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Sep. 16th, 2025 07:11 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
svgurlDear creator,
Thank you for participating in this exchange! I'm excited to see what you come up with and I hope the info I provided helps. I love Halloween themes in fic - costumes, costume parties, trick or treating, Halloween candy, watching movies and the like - but I also love fics without them too so don't feel the need to include it if it doesn't inspire you but you're welcome to if you are in the mood. I left a few prompts for each request but again, you don't have to stick to those. You can also use a prompt for one request for another one if you feel it fits. Prompts from older letters are also available.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask via the mod and I will do my best to answer ASAP. :)
Likes/DNW
9-1-1 (TV)
Crossover Fandom
DC Extended Universe
Gilmore Girls
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Smallville
Superman (Movie 2025)
Star Trek (AOS)
Ted Lasso
Likes:
-all ratings (g-nc17)
-mutual pining
-holidays/holiday themes (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day)
-happy endings
-soulmates: bonds with mind links, tattoos, etc. I do prefer that you stay away from the whole 'can't see color' until you meet your soulmate
-friends with benefits
-amnesia
-fake dating
-friends to lovers
-frenemies to lovers
-canon level action/adventure
-banter/flirty bickering
-hallmark/lifetime AUs
-romcom AUs
-friendships
-found families
-'shop AUs (bakery, coffee, book, etc)
-fork in the road/canon divergences
-different first meetings
-different career AUs
-matchmaking
-misplaced jealousy
-misunderstandings
-road trips
-vacations
-mistaken identities
-triangle for two
-meet cutes/meet uglys
-fairytale AUs
-accidental/overheard confessions
-angst with a happy ending
-fluff
-5+1 (or variations)
-big heroic rescues
-everyone thinks they're together/knows about their feelings
-case fic
-bed sharing
-first times
-getting together
-domesticity
-care taking
-resolved UST
-clothes sharing/wearing each other's clothes
-pre-canon
-post-canon
-slice of life
-competence
Smut Likes:
-dirty talk/banter during sex
-accidental simulation
-semi voyeurism/sex in a semi public place (ex: they sneak off during a party, that kind of thing, but I don't want them to actually get caught - just the threat of it)
-sex in places outside the bed/bedroom (that's good too, but also shower, kitchen, against the wall, etc)
-manhandling (not with the intent to injure)
-oral sex
-fingering/hand jobs
-edging
-begging
-desperation/gotta have each other/can't keep their hands off one another
-anal with m/m ships
-one partner being handcuffed/tied to a bed or a piece of furniture
-being affectionate/gentle/emotional during sex (kissing, pet names)
-body worship
-both partners getting off on a size/power difference if there is one
-both protected and unprotected sex
-riding
-topping from the bottom
-lingerie/sexy underwear
-roleplay/costumes
-vanilla sex
DNW:
-first or second person POV, outside of epistolary (including but not limited to text messages, emails, articles, documents, etc)
-bigotry (homophobia/racism/transphobia/sexism/etc)
-reader fic
-unrequested romantic ships (established parent-type ships like Jonathan/Martha or OCs paired with one another are fine)
-pre-relationship/unacknowledged feelings: I don't need them to make out or have sex, but in a "/" fic, I do prefer the main ship be aware of each other's feelings and at least seem to decide to date, if it is a getting together type story
-unhappy/open/bittersweet endings
-character/ship bashing
-identity headcanons
-fics ending in pre-relationship
-love triangles (perceived is fine, like A thinking B is into C but they aren't)
-unrequited feelings between main ship/feeling as if one half is settling for the other, such as 'a will always love b but is content in their life with c'
-graphic torture/violence
-sexual assault/rape
-omegaverse
-adultery/cheating
-underage
-incest
-domestic/child abuse
-major power differences (ex: student/teacher or principal)
-high school AUs
-drugs/drug abuse
-mafias/gangs
-large age gaps (unless canon)
-horror themes
-bestiality
-zombies
-vampire AUs (canon requested is good)
-vore/cannibalism
-kinks involving bodily fluids
-graphic description of bodily fluids
-focus on miscarriages/abortion (especially pro life talking points in pregnancy fic)
-current politics (character investing politicians for a story is fine)
-police AUs
-graphic description of medical procedures
-villain AUs (ex: evil Superman)
-good guys are the bad guys (or vice versa)
-prostitution
-slavery
Smut DNW:
-daddy/mommy kink
-pet play
-Non-sexual body fluids in sex scenes
-voyeurism from a third party
9-1-1:
fandom dnw: buck/tommy (outside of past/canon history), tommy bashing (criticism over his canon behavior/actions is fine but no extremes, like him portrayed as suddenly becoming an abusive bf/ex)/the idea he was actually interested in eddie first, buck being woobified at the expense of other characters (eddie being overly harsh during/post lawsuit, chim/bobby/maddie bashing, etc), buck being treated like a better dad to christopher than eddie, buck having custody of christopher pre-canon (aus where buddie already know each other or are together and eddie is off in the army is fine), buck/shannon
Other Ships I like (for background, if necessary): Bobby/Athena, Hen/Karen, anything that doesn't break up the requested ships or the other ones listed here
Friendships/Gen: any combo of the 118, Eddie & Shannon, Eddie & Adriana & Sophia, Eddie & May, Eddie & Karen, Eddie & Linda, Eddie & Carla, Eddie & his abuela, Eddie & Pepa, Buck & Pepa, Buck & Jee, Buck & May, Maddie & Athena, Maddie & Hen & Karen, Maddie & Jee
Buck & Christopher: I love their relationship. They not only love each other, but the fact that Christopher knows that he can rely on Buck when he's in trouble - he can go to him when he's mad at his dad or when he needs someone to call to help his dad says so much. Also Buck isn't just the cool "fun" uncle - when Chris runs away, he calls Eddie, he backs Eddie when he pulls the plug on the tech, and he even is good about negotiating cookies after dinner, to name a few instances. Their reunion was one of my favorite parts about 8.17. I didn't think we'd see them on screen together in s8 and I was so happy to be wrong. Also it is both adorable and funny that Chris and Buck still have such a strong physical resemblance.
Prompts:
1. Christopher and Buck buying/carving pumpkins - even Buck sharing traditions that he used to have with Maddie or getting to do things he never did as a kid
2. keeping in touch while Chris is in Texas (both versions - either Chris talking only to him or initially refusing to do so and gradually softening as time goes on)
3. Buck parenting Christopher over the years
Buck & Maddie: They're such good siblings and I love them so much. Their shared bond and how Maddie pretty much raised Buck really gets to me. They both deserved so much more from their parents. I love how they can tease and be playful but also they can be there for one another and tell it to each other straight when needed. He was her first kid! And they know it! Also the pinky swear ritual they have is very cute!
Prompts:
1. Maddie taking Buck trick or treating or making him a costume
2. sibling bonding time
3. they get into an accident and have to work to save themselves/stay alive
Eddie Diaz: He's my favorite character since he first showed up. I really love what a soft, caring, complex person he is. He has his flaws but he is also such a loving father (the fact that his own dad was so absent and traditional yet Eddie was shown to be so affectionate towards Chris from their first scene together was so telling at who he is innately. Plus what he probably learned from his abuela) and friend too. I love that he gives good advice when allowed, tries his best, and is very competent at his job. And he may go reluctantly, but I do believe that the therapy works! Definitely should've stayed on. Just when I thought I couldn't love him more, we found out he was a competitive ballroom dancer. 10/10, no notes. :D
Prompts:
1. Eddie takes ballroom dancing classes or ends up on a first responder edition of Dancing With the Stars
2. moments from his childhood, with his sisters or Abuela and Pepa
3. missing moments from his time back in El Paso
Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz: They're my OTP and I love everything about them. From the initial hostility to their quick friendship and easy chemistry. The way they react to (almost) losing each other. I love how important they are to one another, how they've clashed (and I don't blame one side for the lawsuit mess or getting caught up with their respective grief in 8.17) and come back, and how they support each other in ways they can't get from anyone else (here for Eddie telling Buck that he didn't owe his parents an apology). I'm so soft for the fact that Eddie told Buck on the balcony scene about how Maddie is the one that needs to be taken care of and then ten episodes later, Buck is breaking down Eddie's door and taking care of him. And how supportive Eddie was of Buck coming out! Though Buck's face when Eddie says nothing is going to change does live in my head rent free because he says "it's a relief" but doesn't look it. Same with Eddie when Buck's all "I can't stop thinking about him". :D Even when they didn't know what was going on with each other in 8.17, Buck was dreaming about a family dinner in the beginning and by the end, that's exactly what Eddie gave him. On the same page even when they're not. I'm fine with mentions of Buck/Tommy but in canon divergences in s7/post s7/early s8 fics, I'd rather them be mostly off screen and please no blatant Tommy (or Shannon/Ana/Taylor/Marisol) bashing stories either. I don't want him to be a cheerleader for Buddie or the blatant villain either.
Prompts:
1. masquerade ball/costume party and they accidentally end up in a couple's costume or there is some sort of mistaken identity shenanigans
2. magic AU where Eddie (and/or Buck) is a witch
3. post season 7 with Eddie discovering himself (interests, hobbies, etc ) and his love for Buck along with it (wouldn't mind a little pining, a bit of Eddie being all "I wish I was the guy he couldn't stop thinking of instead of the one he worries about")
Christopher & Eddie: Their relationship is so precious to me - definitely one of my favorites on the show. I love how patient and openly affectionate and loving Eddie is with Chris and how Chris is such a great kid, but is also not infallible, as we've seen him lash out and snap. Neither of them are perfect but they learn and grow together. I was happy to see them back together in 8B (even if I was disappointed we never saw them get into the real reason Chris left) and how despite being on uncertain terms, Chris trusted his father enough that he could tell him about how much he hated chess. And Eddie 'dad'd up'! :D
Prompts:
1. Eddie takes Chris trick or treating
2. witch!Eddie teaches his son magic
3. different ways that the team could've found out about Christopher
Maddie & Eddie: I really wish we could see them interact. As much as I'm glad that they didn't go through with the original plan to have them get together, I do believe they could be friends. There's definitely some parallels and similarities, between how they are the older siblings who were given added responsibilities too early and some of their struggles and could support/advise each other in a different way.
Prompts:
1. Maddie is still at Dispatch when Eddie joins and they get to know each other (I'm here for the cliche wine nights with them + Karen + Athena + anyone else who you think fits, like Josh)
2. they meet pre both of them showing up in LA and end up in a marriage of convenience
3. comforting each other when Buck is hurt
Maddie Buckley/Howard "Chimney" Han: They're the best and I'm so glad that JLH suggested Maddie be with Chimney because they're really perfect for one another. I love how they connected immediately - amazing chemistry from the jump - and then they became friends while clearly falling for one another (karaoke my beloved). They've been through so much together and separately but they have found their well deserved happy ending with one another. I'd say they deserve a break but they are very good at being in pain so unfortunately they won't get one.
Prompts:
1. taking their kids trick or treating
2. they meet at a costume ball pre-canon (maybe AU where Maddie left Doug sooner but Buck wasn't there yet)
3. actor au where they're cast to play love interests in a movie - maybe Maddie is making a comeback after getting away from Doug and Chimney has finally found a breakout role after being cast as the sidekick too many times so they're wary and try to be professional but can't deny their connection
Crossover Fandom:
fandom dnw: bashing canon love interests (Lois, Steve, Rory, etc)
Arthur Curry (Aquaman 2006)/Clark Kent (Smallville): I won't pretend that Justin Hartley playing AC doesn't have a part of this. I love their chemistry and ship them on Smallville for sure. But I also was interested in what I saw of the Aquaman TV show and thought it did have a lot of potential. I'm not totally sorry it didn't work out because it did bring JH to Smallville and his Oliver is my favorite, but also I genuinely do wish we could've seen more and I think Clark and AC, who both had to find about their own pasts and discover who they are would really understand each other. You can handwave Smallville AC if you would like, if you want to have them meet after s5.
Prompts:
1. one of them rescues the other
2. college roommates AU
3. Clark interviews AC for an article
Diana Prince (DCEU)/Natasha Romanov (MCU): Diana and Natasha have potential and I can see them being interested in one another. They've both experienced loss and pain but they still fight for the better of the world and are the backbones of their respective teams.
Prompts:
1. their teams work together (in a shared mcu/dceu universe - you can handwave the details) and they pine while trying to stay professional
2. Natasha ends up in Themyscira
3. they dress as each other for Halloween
James "Bucky" Barnes (MCU)/Eddie Diaz (9-1-1): I just think it'd be neat and not because his nickname is similar to Eddie's best friend. They're both vets with a snarky sense of humor who have been through some stuff but come out of the other end still kind and good. I think it would just be fun and I could see them both being slightly amused at the nickname thing - I could see Eddie preferring to call Bucky "James" but it would work both ways. I don't ship Stucky though so I would rather not have them connect because they're both pining over their respective best friends. I also don't ship Buck/Tommy or care for Tommy, but I'm okay them as a very minor/background ship - like mentions of them. Example: the reason Bucky and Eddie meet somewhere when Eddie is alone is because Buck had a date, but I'd rather they didn't have a focus/presence, such as Buck and Tommy setting Eddie up or double dates and the like. Also fine with Buck with Taylor, but the same thing applies.
Prompts:
1. They meet at a bar and connect - one night stand/casual sex turns into something more
2. Bucky saves Eddie's life - they could either meet right after or Bucky disappears immediately, leaving Eddie to be curious over who saved his life, especially if he was the only one who saw him
3. Eddie is dressed as Bucky Barnes or the Winter Soldier at a Halloween party only to run into the man himself
James "Bucky" Barnes (MCU)/Evan "Buck" Buckley (9-1-1)/Eddie Diaz (9-1-1): Basically see above and add Buck. I definitely think Buck and Bucky would enjoy trolling the rest of the 118 a little bit but also if Eddie and Bucky get together or become friends first, Buck would definitely be thrown off and I wouldn't be surprised if his abandonment issues kick in.
Prompts:
1. Buck and Bucky are both on the same football/baseball team and Eddie is newly signed/traded
2. Bucky and Eddie get together when Buck is still with Tommy and after those two breakup, Buck ends up spending more time with the two them and develops feelings (which of course are mutual)
3. Buck and Eddie always had childhood crushes on Bucky Barnes and then end up actually meeting him
James T. Kirk (ST:AOS)/Diana Prince (DCEU): Again, the fact that Kirk is played by Chris Pine and I ship Diana/Steve does play a part, but I think that specific angst makes it more interesting. Kirk and Steve are very different and I imagine it would be jarring to see someone with Steve's face but nothing like Steve for Diana. I love both characters a lot and I can see Kirk flirting with Diana, getting the brush off, but somehow, being even more intrigued. Diana would probably initially want to keep her distance from this Steve doppleganger but it would be interesting if she couldn't stay away and liked Kirk for his own merits.
Prompts:
1. The crew of the Enterprise (or even just Kirk) end up on Themyscira
2. Diana is brought in as a specialist to help with a mission
3. they meet when Kirk is on shore leave
Jess Mariano (Gilmore Girls)/Peyton Sawyer (One Tree Hill): For some reason, I'm really fascinated with the idea of these two. They're both interested in music and while Peyton isn't as big a reader as Jess is, I think they would get along, after maybe initially being snarky and clashing if they met when they're teenagers.
Prompts:
1. Jess ends up in Tree Hill instead of Stars Hollow when his mom sends him away
2. they meet in California, when Jess is with his father and Peyton has moved there after high school
3. Peyton's label has signed Lane's band and they meet through them (maybe at a show)
Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)/Lucas Scott (One Tree Hill): I thought they had chemistry when CMM played Tristan but I think character wise, Lucas would be much more fitting for Rory. Even though Lucas plays basketball, they both love to read and love music and are a bit more on the reserved/introverted side. Also they were both raised by single moms (I could totally see Karen and Lorelai as friends, even if the former is a bit more conservative than the latter) and have a couple of issues with their father (though Dan is definitely worse than Christopher).
Prompts:
1. Their high schools play each other and Rory runs into Lucas after the game
2. She interviews him when he's promoting one of his novels
3. they meet at a college party
DCEU:
Other Ships I like (for background): Arthur/Mera, Barry/Iris, Bruce/Selina (I know she wasn't in the DCEU so you can use your favorite interpretation)
Friendships/Gen: any combo of the Justice League, Clark & Martha, Clark & Steve, Lois & Steve, Lois & Martha, Diana & Etta
Clark Kent/Lois Lane: They're great together. I love how mature and loving their relationship is. Lois figuring out Clark and his identity and Clark appreciating Lois for believing in him even in MoS was lovely. I didn't see BvS but the scene where Clark tells Lois that she is his world gets to me. I love the way that she was the one who calmed him down and brought him back post resurrection and I'm so glad that they seem to be not only engaged but have a baby after the ZSJL.
Prompts:
1. baby's first Halloween
2. anything set in between MoS & BvS - the two of them adjusting to their relationship and work life - case fic, saving one another, etc (do they it on the down low at work? are there rumors about Lois & Superman?)
3. post ZSJL, where they're preparing to get married & have a baby.
Diana & Lois: I wish we could've seen them really meet/interact. I think they both could use another friend and Gal and Amy had such good off screen chemistry in interviews too. I think they would get along, especially after BvS - Diana knows what it is like to lose the man she loves and it could've been a good place to start.
Prompts:
1. AU where Lois meets Diana before she meets Clark
2. Lois and Diana work together to solve a case/track down a villain
3. It's Diana who visits Lois instead of J'onn disguised as Martha
Diana (Wonder Woman)/Steve Trevor: I definitely fell for these two hard in the WW movie. I loved how they met, with Diana saving Steve, and how she took a risk to leave with him. The way he isn't intimidated by her and how they work together so well really sold me on the ship. I was happy to see Steve back in WW84 but I didn't like how he possessed someone else's body to return. AUs of the movie are also more than welcome.
Prompts:
1. Diana and Steve visit Themyscira
2. learning about Halloween
3. Steve returns in WW84 but not possessing someone else's body. Maybe he is a ghost and they don't realize only Diana can see him. I would like for them to have a happy ending though. Maybe he does go away by the end of the movie events but returns in the present day
Gilmore Girls:
fandom dnw: Rory bashing/shaming, Jess "showing up" other characters (especially Rory's exes and Christopher), Emily and Richard getting treated as if they didn't do anything wrong
Other Ships I like (for background): Paris/Doyle, Paris/Jamie, Sookie/Jackson, Richard/Emily. I'm also fine with Lane/Zach if you want to set it in the later seasons
Friendships/Gen: Jess & Lane, Jess & Paris, Jess & April, Jess & Doula, Jess & Lily, Rory & Lane, Rory & Paris, Rory & April, Rory & Richard, Rory & Emily, Rory & Luke, Lorelai & Sookie, Lorelai & Emily, Lorelai & Richard, Lorelai & Paris
Jess Mariano: He was one of my favorite characters on the show. I like that we saw this broody boy who, to be fair, had reason to be upset that he was stuck in Stars Hollow (as much as I love him, Luke was pretty much forced in taking him) and we saw him really grow. Even though he may not have been serious about school but he was clearly a hard worker, as proven by the fact that he got Employee of the Month and he took steps to changing himself in s4 by reading the self help book. I like how his relationship with Luke was at the heart of his development and that we not only saw the potential but saw him live up to it and it stuck in the Revival, which was one of my favorite parts. It was really heartwarming to see him stable and be supportive to both Luke and Rory.
Prompts:
1. AU where Jess grew up in Stars Hollow (with or without Liz)
2. Jess in between s4 & s6 - writing his book, making friends with Matt & Chris and working at the Truncheon
3. Jess getting to know April and/or Doula
Lane/Dave: I really loved these two together. Lane is one of my favorite characters- she's funny, daring and loyal- and Dave was such a good guy. The way he was willing to go along with the secrecy even when it was complicated for them to see each other and read the whole Bible just to figure out what Mrs Kim meant was so great. I know they didn't work out because Adam Brody left to go on the OC but I wish it had. They seemed to really make each other happy.
Prompts:
1. after Lane gets kicked out, she finds her way to California and meets up with Dave
2. meeting at a music festival (either as guests or being in different bands)
3. Lane is working at Luke's and Dave is a frequent customer who is part of a band. One day, they need a replacement drummer.
Lane & Rory: I loved their friendship. I love how they were outsiders together in the beginning and they really were the sister the other one never had. They had such fun scenes and chemistry and while they had their ups and downs, they always came back together in the end. And it was so sweet how Lane wanted Rory to be her kid's "Lorelai". All my feelings. :D
Prompts:
1. pre-canon (first meeting, movie nights, study sessions, etc)
2. Rory being a godmother to Lane's kids/Lane being the same for Rory's child
3. keeping in touch post s7
Lorelai & Rory: I really loved this mother/daughter relationship. It wasn't perfect but that makes it all that more interesting. Lorelai did her best to give Rory a good life and prioritize her and it was very clear that Rory appreciated all the sacrifices her mom made for her. For all that the show tries to push the narrative, especially in the Revival, that everyone turns out like their parents, Lorelai and Rory are shown to be very different people and I think it is worth thinking about how that affects them as she got older/did her own thing.
Prompts:
1. in which Rory has more internships abroad or her dream job puts her in more dangerous situations and Lorelai having to deal with that
2. anything set pre-canon (Rory's first Halloween, etc)
3. anything Halloween related - I can't imagine they wouldn't be all over a holiday with candy and costumes (and Stars Hollow would be too)
Luke & Jess: Their relationship is one of my favorites on the show. I like how they were both uncertain and edgy - as much as I love Luke, he did take in Jess reluctantly - and then grew so close. Luke did want what was best for Jess, even when he didn't know how to express it, and Jess really grew to appreciate Luke's support and loyalty. Jess being there and supporting Luke in the Revival was one of the highlights for sure.
Prompts:
1. Jess grows up in Stars Hollow/goes to live with Luke earlier
2. keeping in touch after Jess leaves in s4
3. Jess showing Luke his first book
4. anything surrounding Jess's childhood - maybe Luke takes him trick or treating as a kid
Luke/Lorelai: One of my favorite friends to lovers ships. I really liked how they bantered and were there for each other, even in s7 when they were broken up. Plus there were tons of 'almost' moments and signs of feelings before they were able to admit it. And denial was another fun aspect of this ship too! Another slow burn ship that was worth the wait, because their first kiss was one of my favorite moments. I hated how they had so many communication issues later on, but I was happy they ended up together. I like AUs, fics set during any point of the show, the Revival or anything in between.
Prompts:
1. anything set after s7- where they're working their way back together, and maybe they even get married/do decide to have more kids
2. AU where Luke finds out about April when she's a toddler and is also a single parent
3. Lorelai needs/wants a date to a Halloween party (or any party) and she drags Luke
Paris/Rory: My favorite rivals to friends (to lovers) ship! Paris is a great character and I love her dynamics with Rory. Rory was so patient with her in the early seasons- she was able to stand up to Paris when necessary but also was open to listening her to and being there for her when she needed a shoulder. That Chilton dynamic was fun but I also loved how it resulted in them being such good friends and their dynamic even in the Revival was so solid, which was great.
Prompts:
1. post GG Revival; Paris helps out Rory through her pregnancy and they develop feelings
2. AU where Rory grew up with her grandparents and how that changes her relationship with Paris (if it does) as they grow up together
3. friends with benefits/casual sex turns into real feelings
Rory/Jess: These two are one of my favorite ships. Some people like to read but for Rory and Jess, it is more than that, which is why their shared passion is so important. They found a connection with someone else who understood them. Sure, Jess was surly and closed off, but he was a teenager who had been neglected by his mom and didn't really have a reason to trust anyone. I like that Rory fell despite herself but she also was able to call him out, at when they were friends. And Jess had moments of softness toward her too. When they were good, they were great, and I wish we could've seen more of them actually dating rather than it being alluded to. And I love that Jess grew up, partially inspired by Rory but not just because of her (love his relationship with Luke). Grown up Jess in s6 was a treat and I do like to pretend they found their way back to one another. like anything set pre canon, during canon, canon divergences, AU after the s7 finale, complete AUs or compliant with the Revival. Not picky in that department. What I don't like though is that people acting like Rory doesn't deserve Jess or she has fallen too far off in the Revival. Sure she made mistakes but just like Rory accepted Jess, I don't think he would judge her for it and it's clear in canon he still believes in her. Another thing I love about them.
Prompts:
1. Rory and Jess don't break up at the end of s3 and try a long distance relationship while Jess figures out his life
2. anything Halloween related - Jess getting dragged to a Stars Hollow festival or them ending up celebrating as adults
3. anything set during s3 - the show referred to their regular dates but we didn't see it! So movie nights, going to the bookstore, etc
MCU:
fandom dnw: Steve/Steve's Endgame ending bashing (feel free to ignore), rehash of CW debate with bias toward one side (I'm on Team Cap but I don't want to go over it again), past/present/unrequited Steve/Bucky or Steve/Sam, focus on Zemo, Bucky only having flirted with Sarah to make Sam jealous
Other Ships I like (for background, if necessary): Bruce/Betty, Bucky/Darcy, Bucky/Sam/Natasha, Bucky/Sam/Rhodey, Clint/Coulson, Clint/Laura, Maria/Natasha, Maria/Sharon, Natasha/Clint/Coulson, Natasha/Peggy, Natasha/Pepper, Natasha/Rhodey, Natasha/Sam, Natasha/Sharon, Natasha/T'Challa, Nebula/Rhodey, Carol/Rhodey, Sam/Rhodey, Sam/Erik Killmonger, Sam/T'Challa, T'Challa/Nakia, T'Challa/M'Baku, Thor/Jane, Thor/Sif, Tony/Pepper
Friendships/Gen: anything that's listed in the ship section, Steve & Bucky, Steve & Sam, Steve & Natasha, any combo of the Avengers, Tony & Rhodey, Jane & Darcy
Bucky/Natasha: I haven't read the comics but I think the potential of these two is intriguing. They both have darkish pasts that they struggle to go past and want to make the right choices. Both have a dry sense of humor and I feel like Natasha would enjoy teasing Bucky the way she does Steve. Natasha has said to have lost to the Winter Soldier multiple times so they have clashed in the past and I definitely would've been interested in seeing more of them together in the MCU. I am good with it being set during TFATWS too, with Natasha's death being handwaved or she is return when Steve returns the soul stone
Prompts:
1. Natasha survives post Endgame, and she is hanging around during TFATWS. I can see her making fun of Bucky's attempts at blind dating and the two of them gradually falling in love
2. They meet in the '40s - either Natasha existed then or she's time traveling
3. They're set up on a blind date/meet on a dating app
Bucky/Sam: I liked the idea of them when I noticed how much chemistry Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan had during their TWS press tour, but I think I really fell for them during CACW. I just love frenemies to lovers/bickering friends and they gave it to me in spades, especially the scene in the car and the "I hate you". The fact we got to move from that to the soft look Bucky gave Sam in Endgame was such a treat and everything that developed during TFATWS was even better. Never imagined I could get this much content for them. Bucky has been through so much and I love that Sam just doesn't treat him with kid gloves. They have this special bond and I love it a lot. Sam's one of my overall favorite characters- I loved him immediately in TWS and he is just the best. The way he is brave and fights for what he believes and is such a good friend are some of his (many) great traits. Plus he is good at cutting through the BS, which is why he didn't tolerate Rumlow's monologue or even Zemo's attempts at manipulation. I'm fine with fics set anywhere after TWS, pre-canon, TFATWS, or total AUs.
Prompts:
1. trying to date while avoiding the media
2. There are rumors about them being a couple, only they're not and now they can't stop thinking about it
3. either they time travel to the past or past!Bucky comes to the future and he flirts with Sam, making present!Bucky jealous
4. spending time in Louisiana
Peggy/Steve: I really loved them in TFA- the way Steve was amused at Peggy immediately and Peggy being interested in pre-serum Steve just won me over. Tons of UST. This is the ship I truly didn't think I would see together again, even though I appreciated all the moments of Steve loving Peggy in the present day and Peggy still loving Steve in Agent Carter so for them to get their dance and a happy ending in one timeline made me really happy.
Prompts:
1. Peggy got some version of the serum and she is on the plane when it crashes and they both end up in the future
2. Steve is found sooner and he and Peggy adjust to live with the added celebrity of Captain America
3. Instead of dying in CACW, Peggy is deaged. Or she dies and comes back to life
Steve/Tony: I fell for them in the Avengers movie and they quickly became one of my OTPs. Ships that initially fight but are on the same side are definitely a favorite of mine and I liked how they progressed during that movie. Their ups and downs over the course of the rest were hard but they had some really great moments. I don't blame Steve for not telling Tony about Bucky (it's easy to say Tony wouldn't have killed Bucky while watching afar and be a little more wary when you are in the moment) and I don't blame Tony for being hurt. Both are stubborn and have communication issues for sure but they do have common goals and I'm just a sucker for scenes like Tony giving Steve his shield back in Endgame and Steve being all "I do" when asked if he trusted him. The way they were able to communicate effortlessly despite all that time apart (when communication issues were the problem!) was a delight to see. Plus you know they shared a bed on Clint's farm. I just would prefer that while they work on their issues, I don't want one of them grovelling to the other the entire time.
Prompts:
1. impromptu feelings revelation, maybe after one of them gets hurt protecting the other
2. first dates, anniversaries, date nights, proposals - anything fluffy and/or romantic
3. artist Steve + Tony as his muse
Smallville:
fandom dnw: Arrowverse characters/fanon ships, 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' (good with Clark and Lois having twins/being married in Clois fics, but not with him permanently giving up his powers)
Other Ships I like (for background): Martha/Jonathan, Lois/Kara, Kara/Jimmy, Kara/Lana, Kara/Chloe, Oliver/Dinah, Oliver/Chloe, Chloe/Victor, Chloe/George Dean (guy she was with in Apocalypse AU), Chloe/Lana, Chloe/Bart, Bart/Mia, AC/Mera, Lex/Lana (as long as he doesn't go evil), Lana/Jason (again, as long as he doesn't go evil), Tess/Emil
Friendships/Gen: any combo of the SV Justice League, Clark & Lana, Clark & Lois, Clark & Oliver, Clark & Lex, Clark & Tess, Lois & Lana, Lois & Oliver, Lois & Martha, Oliver & Mia, Oliver & Tess
Clark & Jonathan & Martha: I love this family unit. They really were the heart of the early seasons and it was a shame when Jonathan died and Martha left; I felt like the show missed a little something without them. They may not have been perfect but they were so loving and Clark loved his parents and a lot and they always seemed to *want* to do what was best for him.
Prompts:
1. Clark's childhood - learning to control his powers, milestones like his first Halloween, etc
2. Jonathan doesn't die and they have to adjust to him being a politician
3. any family moments
Clark & Kara: I really liked the idea of these two and I wish we could've seen more of them in s7. Clark having stable Kryptonian family that could teach him about his history (Raya was the only other one that got close - I'm not all that fond of the AI) and culture would've been nice. It'd also be great to see Kara finding her own footing and see where she lands up, outside of Supergirl.
Prompts:
1. Kara and Clark bonding
2. the two of them teaming up to take down a villain
3. AU where Kara's ship opened and then she finds/takes care of Clark herself
Clark/Lois: A canon OTP for me. I really loved other version of Clois but this one is my favorite. I fell for them immediately and I absolutely loved their frenemies to lovers journey- their banter was fun, but I also enjoyed the way they got close immediately, in between Clark being there for Lois after her sister left again (and later with even with some of the guys she dated- he definitely came off as jealous of AC) and Lois stopping Clark from murdering Alicia's killer- they were really strong friends and their journey to realizing how they felt was lovely. They definitely flirted (see: dunk tank scene) and suppressed some feelings over the years, but when they were finally on the same page and got together, it was well worth the wait. He really lets her in and fights for her and she makes him laugh and loves all sides of Clark. In the end, they just love each other for all that they are, flaws and all. Lois getting close to Clark's parents even before they were together (and how they love her) is another point that I appreciated. I like anything set during canon or divergences or post canon (or in that seven year gap) or complete AUs. I only ask that you don't make Lana the villain should you go this route. I am not a fan of Clana but I also think she would be supportive and not derail them.
Prompts:
1. finding time to date
2. Daily Planet Halloween party
3. Lois remembering one of the things she didn't in canon (what happened in 'Crimson', keeping her memories after Clark turned back time in 'Identity', retaining her memories after 'Pandora') and how that changes things for them
Clark/Lois/Oliver: My OT3. While I love the individual ships in it, I also love the dynamic they have as a trio. We didn't get to see as many scenes with just them as I would've liked but the ones were got were really great. They really balance one another out. Each of them has something in common with one of the others (Clark with Ollie, Clark with Lois, Lois with Ollie) but they're different enough to really make it interesting. I'm good with the three of them getting together at the same time or two of them already being together and including the third.
Prompts:
1. they get to finish their movie night in "hydro"
2. Oliver hangs out with Lois & Clark post Green Arrow reveal and has feelings for both of them
3. tabloid rumors about them over the years
Clark/Oliver: Another OTP. I didn't expect to fall for them as hard as I did in s6 but I just loved their dynamic. The push and pull and the way they had this ultimate respect for one another was great but then it grew in s8-10. It was tough watching them fight but I did like how they always came back together, and even when they didn't agree, they cared about each other with Clark always believing Oliver was better and Oliver reminding Clark that the Kandorians weren't the only family that he had. One of my favorite moments was when Clark said that he hadn't quit on Oliver Queen in "Echo". One thing I do ask if that if you choose to set it in the later seasons that Lois doesn't get hurt. I am fine with handwaving the Clois romance rather than her having unrequited feelings or them breaking up because I adore her/don't want to see her hurt and I love Clois.
Prompts:
1. Clark goes to a masquerade ball hosted by Queen Industries and strikes it off with a mysterious "stranger" (maybe J'onn is posing as Oliver to practice his shapeshifting, which is why he doesn't think it's Ollie?)
2. one of them gets hurt and the other one seems to not be visiting but it turns out that they're taking the night shift so others can rest/they can protect them when they're most vulnerable
3. Oliver broke a witch's heart (can be Zatanna) and her father curses him to be a genie/trapped in a lamp. Clark buys it.
Lois/Lana: They had their own little meet cute at the graveyard. I liked how they were friends right away and how Lois took to Lana immediately. They clearly get along very well and they had some good chemistry to which I can see them being a couple. Lois respects Lana and has listed her virtues to even Clark and Lana called Lois a good listener. I haven't read the s11 comics but it seems they had some good scenes there and Lana even gave Lois (and Clark) her blessing. On that note, please don't make Clark the villain or have them hook up because one or both are pining over him.
Prompts:
1. Lois doesn't get kicked out of college and then she needs a roommate
2. Lana meets Lois in Paris instead of Jason
3. they get set up on a blind date (this can be an AU where they never met or just have a common friend. or maybe Clark knows and he gives them a push)
Lois/Tess: I fell for these two immediately after their first scene in "Odyssey". I have to admit I had my doubts on Tess because she seemed like too much of a Lex replacement but I was won over right away and I shipped these two a lot. They had such chemistry right off the bat and it never faded. I loved them when they were at each other's throats and also loved how they became friends/trusted each other in s10. They're both strong willed, determined and they want to do what it is right- Lois is a little more brash while Tess is more calculated but at the end of the day, they ended up on the same side. I like fic set during any of those time periods, preferably AUs where Clois never got together if it is in the later seasons.
Prompts:
1. soulmate AU, where they have each other's initials. I imagine that with all the people with LL, it might get confusing, and Lois would not even know Tess's name is Lutessa so maybe she doesn't even think it could be her
2. Lois meets Tess before she ends up on the island
3. Lois gets roped into participating in a charity auction; Tess bids on/wins.
Lana/Tess: They may not have had many scenes together but what they did have sold me on the chemistry and potential. Both of them are complicated and want to do what is right/be the hero (Tess has obviously had more stumbles than Lana) and they were each manipulated by Lex at some point. Lana already believed in Tess when they met in s8 and I think they would get along even better if they spent time in later seasons together, especially after Tess switches sides.
Prompts:
1. they wake up in Vegas, married
2. accidental soulbond when they touch an artifact they found while working together
3. different first meeting- Tess shows up to Smallville when Lex is still alive and meets Lana
Superman (Movie 2025)
Friendships/Gen: Clark & Krypto, Lois & Krypto, Lois & Jimmy, Clark & Jimmy & Lois, Clark & Jimmy, Clark & Mister Terrific, Clark & Jonathan & Martha
Clark/Lois: I absolutely loved these two! There was so much chemistry and the movie really gave me the dynamic that I'm looking for. I like how Lois is unsure about being in a relationship/can't really commit while Clark can be defensive and got a shock when be willing to give Lois an interview meant that he would actually get full Lois as reporter and wasn't actually ready for it. The banter and the cuteness and how even when she wasn't sure what they were (or was ready to break up with him), she showed up for him! And he was so happy/in awe of that!
Prompts:
1. rumors about the two of them once Lois gets an actual interview with Superman (a funny one would be that Superman dumped/left Clark Kent for Lois Lane)
2. pre-canon with how the two of them started dating/Lois found out about his secret
3. chasing down a Halloween related story (love potions, a questionable costume story, etc)
Star Trek (AOS)
Other Ships I like (for background): Bones/Christine, Bones/Uhura, Bones/Carol Marcus, Gaila/Uhura, Amanda/Sarek
Friendships/Gen: any combo of the Enterprise command crew, Kirk & Bones, Spock & Amanda
Kirk/Spock: I'm a sucker for the frenemies to lovers dynamic, where the ship doesn't get along right away but has to work together and I loved it here too (I was definitely won over by the whole "see we're already getting to know each other" in XI). I liked how they had their own biases against one another and then they both ended up growing along the way and needing each other. While I had my issues with 'Into Darkness', Spock getting emotional over Kirk's death and going nuts on Khan does get to me.
Prompts:
1. Kirk jokingly proposes to Spock, but the media takes it seriously
2. Kirk time travels and ends up saving Amanda
3. playing chess or hanging out in their down time/finding time and ways to date on a ship
Ted Lasso
fandom dnw: sam/rebecca - together or bashing/rebecca using sam as a replacement for ted, nate bashing/focus on his comeuppance
Other Ships I like (for background): Keeley/Rebecca, The Higgins, Sam/Dani, Sam/Jamie, Colin/Michael, Colin/Isaac
Friendships/Gen: any combo of AFC Richmond players, Ted & Beard, Ted & Roy, Ted & Jamie, Roy Beard, Roy & Jamie, Rebecca & Higgins, Rebecca & Keeley, Rebecca & Nora, Rebecca & Sassy, Keeley & Jamie, Roy & his yoga mums
Keeley/Roy: I just loved their relationship on the show. How they came together, and how they communicate and make it over their hurdles and how *into* each other they were. Also so supportive and reassuring. Really adorable. I was very sad about their breakup in s3 but I like to imagine that they can still find their way back to one another. I'm fine with fics set at any point or AUs where they didn't break up at all.
Prompts:
1. Keeley ends up winning Roy in the auction
2. Roy finds a time/way to propose and now they have to plan the wedding
3. getting back together post season 3
Keeley/Roy/Jamie: I like the potential of these three. Roy and Jamie have come so far, Roy and Keeley are adorable, and of course Keeley and Jamie's friendship is great too. Especially in the second half of season 2 and season 3. They were literally in a triangle at one point and how they were laughing together and seemed to fit just made it feel like they could easily go in that direction. I was annoyed at the show having that weird fight between Roy & Jamie, especially at that point and after Jamie specifically said he wouldn't get in their way toward the end of s2, but at least Keeley shut it down. The ending felt very open to the three of them being together too.
Prompts:
1. post canon- there's some misunderstanding (maybe Roy thinks Keeley & Jamie are back together) and it ends up with Roy going on a date with another guy who looks like Jamie (maybe he even acts a little like Keeley or a mix of both). Keeley and Jamie are jealous
2. Roy gets amnesia and becomes more like he was in his early twenties; Keeley and Jamie find it hot
3. s3 AU where Keeley & Roy don't break up but they both end up closer to Jamie
Roy/Jamie: Their relationship came so far - from constantly getting in each other's face to Roy voluntarily training Jamie and Jamie choosing to check in on Roy after the breakup. I like how intense they were about each other back in s1 and there was just so much chemistry. The fact that Jamie admitted to having Roy's poster and then it was revealed that it was still on the wall in s3 was a delightful twist! Roy Kent always remains! :D Jamie is needy and Roy is clingy and I think they would balance each other perfectly in that sense. I did hate their fight (and they deserved to have Keeley shut the door in their face) but it is at least telling that they could brush past it and go back to get kebabs. I'm good with fics being set at any time period, pre, during, or post canon, but as someone who loves Keeley, and Roy/Keeley, I don't want Roy hurting her even further.
Prompts:
1. Roy opens a restaurant after he retires
2. Jamie comes out as bisexual and starts dating again, even finding a boyfriend, who seems perfect. Roy tries to be supportive in his grumpy way but also pines
3. team Halloween party
Roy & Phoebe: They are one of my favorite relationships/duos on this show. Roy is such a good uncle and Phoebe is not only adorable but also adores him. I like how he is his grumpy self but does show Phoebe affection in his own way. He is protective of her and wants her to be the best she can be. Them talking after she gets in trouble for swearing was the sweetest moment.
Prompts:
1. playing princess & dragon (Roy is forever the princess <3)
2. moments as Phoebe grows up
3. anything pre-canon with baby/toddler/child Phoebe and Roy
Roy & Phoebe & Jamie: One of the highlights of season 3 was Phoebe inviting Jamie to uncle's day. I wasn't sure if we would ever see them interact but we did and it was fun! I love her inviting Jamie and Jamie actually showing up with a great gift! Just a few season prior he didn't even know he had to bring a gift for Secret Santa and he came with a really thoughtful one for Roy. Growth! Plus Phoebe calling Jamie and Roy best friends and letting out that Roy talks about Jamie all the time was delightful. Roy would totally be outnumbered if they spent more time together. I'm good with Jamie & Roy being platonic or together.
Prompts:
1. they take Phoebe trick or treating or anywhere else
2. Jamie is Phoebe's favorite player and Roy introduces her (reluctantly) earlier
3. Jamie and Roy go to Phoebe's football game
Ted/Rebecca: I liked the idea of them in s1 but I really fell for them in s2. They've come along so far and even if there were episodes where they didn't directly interact as much or at all, they were clearly still in each other's lives, I especially liked how Rebecca was the one to notice Ted was having a panic attack or the moments during Rebecca's father's funeral, like Ted being the one to pick up the song and remind Rebecca of a happy moment of her father. I also thought their faces when they seemed shocked/confused at being so in sync was a good jumping off point for a realization of feelings.
Prompts:
1. Ted's already divorced when he gets the Richmond job and has a one night stand before his first day of work and it turns out that it was Rebecca
2. celebrating Halloween (or any other holiday) together
3. they miss each other after Ted goes back to Kansas and how they gradually find their way back
Thanks again! :D
Thank you for participating in this exchange! I'm excited to see what you come up with and I hope the info I provided helps. I love Halloween themes in fic - costumes, costume parties, trick or treating, Halloween candy, watching movies and the like - but I also love fics without them too so don't feel the need to include it if it doesn't inspire you but you're welcome to if you are in the mood. I left a few prompts for each request but again, you don't have to stick to those. You can also use a prompt for one request for another one if you feel it fits. Prompts from older letters are also available.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask via the mod and I will do my best to answer ASAP. :)
Likes/DNW
9-1-1 (TV)
Crossover Fandom
DC Extended Universe
Gilmore Girls
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Smallville
Superman (Movie 2025)
Star Trek (AOS)
Ted Lasso
Likes:
-all ratings (g-nc17)
-mutual pining
-holidays/holiday themes (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day)
-happy endings
-soulmates: bonds with mind links, tattoos, etc. I do prefer that you stay away from the whole 'can't see color' until you meet your soulmate
-friends with benefits
-amnesia
-fake dating
-friends to lovers
-frenemies to lovers
-canon level action/adventure
-banter/flirty bickering
-hallmark/lifetime AUs
-romcom AUs
-friendships
-found families
-'shop AUs (bakery, coffee, book, etc)
-fork in the road/canon divergences
-different first meetings
-different career AUs
-matchmaking
-misplaced jealousy
-misunderstandings
-road trips
-vacations
-mistaken identities
-triangle for two
-meet cutes/meet uglys
-fairytale AUs
-accidental/overheard confessions
-angst with a happy ending
-fluff
-5+1 (or variations)
-big heroic rescues
-everyone thinks they're together/knows about their feelings
-case fic
-bed sharing
-first times
-getting together
-domesticity
-care taking
-resolved UST
-clothes sharing/wearing each other's clothes
-pre-canon
-post-canon
-slice of life
-competence
Smut Likes:
-dirty talk/banter during sex
-accidental simulation
-semi voyeurism/sex in a semi public place (ex: they sneak off during a party, that kind of thing, but I don't want them to actually get caught - just the threat of it)
-sex in places outside the bed/bedroom (that's good too, but also shower, kitchen, against the wall, etc)
-manhandling (not with the intent to injure)
-oral sex
-fingering/hand jobs
-edging
-begging
-desperation/gotta have each other/can't keep their hands off one another
-anal with m/m ships
-one partner being handcuffed/tied to a bed or a piece of furniture
-being affectionate/gentle/emotional during sex (kissing, pet names)
-body worship
-both partners getting off on a size/power difference if there is one
-both protected and unprotected sex
-riding
-topping from the bottom
-lingerie/sexy underwear
-roleplay/costumes
-vanilla sex
DNW:
-first or second person POV, outside of epistolary (including but not limited to text messages, emails, articles, documents, etc)
-bigotry (homophobia/racism/transphobia/sexism/etc)
-reader fic
-unrequested romantic ships (established parent-type ships like Jonathan/Martha or OCs paired with one another are fine)
-pre-relationship/unacknowledged feelings: I don't need them to make out or have sex, but in a "/" fic, I do prefer the main ship be aware of each other's feelings and at least seem to decide to date, if it is a getting together type story
-unhappy/open/bittersweet endings
-character/ship bashing
-identity headcanons
-fics ending in pre-relationship
-love triangles (perceived is fine, like A thinking B is into C but they aren't)
-unrequited feelings between main ship/feeling as if one half is settling for the other, such as 'a will always love b but is content in their life with c'
-graphic torture/violence
-sexual assault/rape
-omegaverse
-adultery/cheating
-underage
-incest
-domestic/child abuse
-major power differences (ex: student/teacher or principal)
-high school AUs
-drugs/drug abuse
-mafias/gangs
-large age gaps (unless canon)
-horror themes
-bestiality
-zombies
-vampire AUs (canon requested is good)
-vore/cannibalism
-kinks involving bodily fluids
-graphic description of bodily fluids
-focus on miscarriages/abortion (especially pro life talking points in pregnancy fic)
-current politics (character investing politicians for a story is fine)
-police AUs
-graphic description of medical procedures
-villain AUs (ex: evil Superman)
-good guys are the bad guys (or vice versa)
-prostitution
-slavery
Smut DNW:
-daddy/mommy kink
-pet play
-Non-sexual body fluids in sex scenes
-voyeurism from a third party
9-1-1:
fandom dnw: buck/tommy (outside of past/canon history), tommy bashing (criticism over his canon behavior/actions is fine but no extremes, like him portrayed as suddenly becoming an abusive bf/ex)/the idea he was actually interested in eddie first, buck being woobified at the expense of other characters (eddie being overly harsh during/post lawsuit, chim/bobby/maddie bashing, etc), buck being treated like a better dad to christopher than eddie, buck having custody of christopher pre-canon (aus where buddie already know each other or are together and eddie is off in the army is fine), buck/shannon
Other Ships I like (for background, if necessary): Bobby/Athena, Hen/Karen, anything that doesn't break up the requested ships or the other ones listed here
Friendships/Gen: any combo of the 118, Eddie & Shannon, Eddie & Adriana & Sophia, Eddie & May, Eddie & Karen, Eddie & Linda, Eddie & Carla, Eddie & his abuela, Eddie & Pepa, Buck & Pepa, Buck & Jee, Buck & May, Maddie & Athena, Maddie & Hen & Karen, Maddie & Jee
Buck & Christopher: I love their relationship. They not only love each other, but the fact that Christopher knows that he can rely on Buck when he's in trouble - he can go to him when he's mad at his dad or when he needs someone to call to help his dad says so much. Also Buck isn't just the cool "fun" uncle - when Chris runs away, he calls Eddie, he backs Eddie when he pulls the plug on the tech, and he even is good about negotiating cookies after dinner, to name a few instances. Their reunion was one of my favorite parts about 8.17. I didn't think we'd see them on screen together in s8 and I was so happy to be wrong. Also it is both adorable and funny that Chris and Buck still have such a strong physical resemblance.
Prompts:
1. Christopher and Buck buying/carving pumpkins - even Buck sharing traditions that he used to have with Maddie or getting to do things he never did as a kid
2. keeping in touch while Chris is in Texas (both versions - either Chris talking only to him or initially refusing to do so and gradually softening as time goes on)
3. Buck parenting Christopher over the years
Buck & Maddie: They're such good siblings and I love them so much. Their shared bond and how Maddie pretty much raised Buck really gets to me. They both deserved so much more from their parents. I love how they can tease and be playful but also they can be there for one another and tell it to each other straight when needed. He was her first kid! And they know it! Also the pinky swear ritual they have is very cute!
Prompts:
1. Maddie taking Buck trick or treating or making him a costume
2. sibling bonding time
3. they get into an accident and have to work to save themselves/stay alive
Eddie Diaz: He's my favorite character since he first showed up. I really love what a soft, caring, complex person he is. He has his flaws but he is also such a loving father (the fact that his own dad was so absent and traditional yet Eddie was shown to be so affectionate towards Chris from their first scene together was so telling at who he is innately. Plus what he probably learned from his abuela) and friend too. I love that he gives good advice when allowed, tries his best, and is very competent at his job. And he may go reluctantly, but I do believe that the therapy works! Definitely should've stayed on. Just when I thought I couldn't love him more, we found out he was a competitive ballroom dancer. 10/10, no notes. :D
Prompts:
1. Eddie takes ballroom dancing classes or ends up on a first responder edition of Dancing With the Stars
2. moments from his childhood, with his sisters or Abuela and Pepa
3. missing moments from his time back in El Paso
Evan "Buck" Buckley/Eddie Diaz: They're my OTP and I love everything about them. From the initial hostility to their quick friendship and easy chemistry. The way they react to (almost) losing each other. I love how important they are to one another, how they've clashed (and I don't blame one side for the lawsuit mess or getting caught up with their respective grief in 8.17) and come back, and how they support each other in ways they can't get from anyone else (here for Eddie telling Buck that he didn't owe his parents an apology). I'm so soft for the fact that Eddie told Buck on the balcony scene about how Maddie is the one that needs to be taken care of and then ten episodes later, Buck is breaking down Eddie's door and taking care of him. And how supportive Eddie was of Buck coming out! Though Buck's face when Eddie says nothing is going to change does live in my head rent free because he says "it's a relief" but doesn't look it. Same with Eddie when Buck's all "I can't stop thinking about him". :D Even when they didn't know what was going on with each other in 8.17, Buck was dreaming about a family dinner in the beginning and by the end, that's exactly what Eddie gave him. On the same page even when they're not. I'm fine with mentions of Buck/Tommy but in canon divergences in s7/post s7/early s8 fics, I'd rather them be mostly off screen and please no blatant Tommy (or Shannon/Ana/Taylor/Marisol) bashing stories either. I don't want him to be a cheerleader for Buddie or the blatant villain either.
Prompts:
1. masquerade ball/costume party and they accidentally end up in a couple's costume or there is some sort of mistaken identity shenanigans
2. magic AU where Eddie (and/or Buck) is a witch
3. post season 7 with Eddie discovering himself (interests, hobbies, etc ) and his love for Buck along with it (wouldn't mind a little pining, a bit of Eddie being all "I wish I was the guy he couldn't stop thinking of instead of the one he worries about")
Christopher & Eddie: Their relationship is so precious to me - definitely one of my favorites on the show. I love how patient and openly affectionate and loving Eddie is with Chris and how Chris is such a great kid, but is also not infallible, as we've seen him lash out and snap. Neither of them are perfect but they learn and grow together. I was happy to see them back together in 8B (even if I was disappointed we never saw them get into the real reason Chris left) and how despite being on uncertain terms, Chris trusted his father enough that he could tell him about how much he hated chess. And Eddie 'dad'd up'! :D
Prompts:
1. Eddie takes Chris trick or treating
2. witch!Eddie teaches his son magic
3. different ways that the team could've found out about Christopher
Maddie & Eddie: I really wish we could see them interact. As much as I'm glad that they didn't go through with the original plan to have them get together, I do believe they could be friends. There's definitely some parallels and similarities, between how they are the older siblings who were given added responsibilities too early and some of their struggles and could support/advise each other in a different way.
Prompts:
1. Maddie is still at Dispatch when Eddie joins and they get to know each other (I'm here for the cliche wine nights with them + Karen + Athena + anyone else who you think fits, like Josh)
2. they meet pre both of them showing up in LA and end up in a marriage of convenience
3. comforting each other when Buck is hurt
Maddie Buckley/Howard "Chimney" Han: They're the best and I'm so glad that JLH suggested Maddie be with Chimney because they're really perfect for one another. I love how they connected immediately - amazing chemistry from the jump - and then they became friends while clearly falling for one another (karaoke my beloved). They've been through so much together and separately but they have found their well deserved happy ending with one another. I'd say they deserve a break but they are very good at being in pain so unfortunately they won't get one.
Prompts:
1. taking their kids trick or treating
2. they meet at a costume ball pre-canon (maybe AU where Maddie left Doug sooner but Buck wasn't there yet)
3. actor au where they're cast to play love interests in a movie - maybe Maddie is making a comeback after getting away from Doug and Chimney has finally found a breakout role after being cast as the sidekick too many times so they're wary and try to be professional but can't deny their connection
Crossover Fandom:
fandom dnw: bashing canon love interests (Lois, Steve, Rory, etc)
Arthur Curry (Aquaman 2006)/Clark Kent (Smallville): I won't pretend that Justin Hartley playing AC doesn't have a part of this. I love their chemistry and ship them on Smallville for sure. But I also was interested in what I saw of the Aquaman TV show and thought it did have a lot of potential. I'm not totally sorry it didn't work out because it did bring JH to Smallville and his Oliver is my favorite, but also I genuinely do wish we could've seen more and I think Clark and AC, who both had to find about their own pasts and discover who they are would really understand each other. You can handwave Smallville AC if you would like, if you want to have them meet after s5.
Prompts:
1. one of them rescues the other
2. college roommates AU
3. Clark interviews AC for an article
Diana Prince (DCEU)/Natasha Romanov (MCU): Diana and Natasha have potential and I can see them being interested in one another. They've both experienced loss and pain but they still fight for the better of the world and are the backbones of their respective teams.
Prompts:
1. their teams work together (in a shared mcu/dceu universe - you can handwave the details) and they pine while trying to stay professional
2. Natasha ends up in Themyscira
3. they dress as each other for Halloween
James "Bucky" Barnes (MCU)/Eddie Diaz (9-1-1): I just think it'd be neat and not because his nickname is similar to Eddie's best friend. They're both vets with a snarky sense of humor who have been through some stuff but come out of the other end still kind and good. I think it would just be fun and I could see them both being slightly amused at the nickname thing - I could see Eddie preferring to call Bucky "James" but it would work both ways. I don't ship Stucky though so I would rather not have them connect because they're both pining over their respective best friends. I also don't ship Buck/Tommy or care for Tommy, but I'm okay them as a very minor/background ship - like mentions of them. Example: the reason Bucky and Eddie meet somewhere when Eddie is alone is because Buck had a date, but I'd rather they didn't have a focus/presence, such as Buck and Tommy setting Eddie up or double dates and the like. Also fine with Buck with Taylor, but the same thing applies.
Prompts:
1. They meet at a bar and connect - one night stand/casual sex turns into something more
2. Bucky saves Eddie's life - they could either meet right after or Bucky disappears immediately, leaving Eddie to be curious over who saved his life, especially if he was the only one who saw him
3. Eddie is dressed as Bucky Barnes or the Winter Soldier at a Halloween party only to run into the man himself
James "Bucky" Barnes (MCU)/Evan "Buck" Buckley (9-1-1)/Eddie Diaz (9-1-1): Basically see above and add Buck. I definitely think Buck and Bucky would enjoy trolling the rest of the 118 a little bit but also if Eddie and Bucky get together or become friends first, Buck would definitely be thrown off and I wouldn't be surprised if his abandonment issues kick in.
Prompts:
1. Buck and Bucky are both on the same football/baseball team and Eddie is newly signed/traded
2. Bucky and Eddie get together when Buck is still with Tommy and after those two breakup, Buck ends up spending more time with the two them and develops feelings (which of course are mutual)
3. Buck and Eddie always had childhood crushes on Bucky Barnes and then end up actually meeting him
James T. Kirk (ST:AOS)/Diana Prince (DCEU): Again, the fact that Kirk is played by Chris Pine and I ship Diana/Steve does play a part, but I think that specific angst makes it more interesting. Kirk and Steve are very different and I imagine it would be jarring to see someone with Steve's face but nothing like Steve for Diana. I love both characters a lot and I can see Kirk flirting with Diana, getting the brush off, but somehow, being even more intrigued. Diana would probably initially want to keep her distance from this Steve doppleganger but it would be interesting if she couldn't stay away and liked Kirk for his own merits.
Prompts:
1. The crew of the Enterprise (or even just Kirk) end up on Themyscira
2. Diana is brought in as a specialist to help with a mission
3. they meet when Kirk is on shore leave
Jess Mariano (Gilmore Girls)/Peyton Sawyer (One Tree Hill): For some reason, I'm really fascinated with the idea of these two. They're both interested in music and while Peyton isn't as big a reader as Jess is, I think they would get along, after maybe initially being snarky and clashing if they met when they're teenagers.
Prompts:
1. Jess ends up in Tree Hill instead of Stars Hollow when his mom sends him away
2. they meet in California, when Jess is with his father and Peyton has moved there after high school
3. Peyton's label has signed Lane's band and they meet through them (maybe at a show)
Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)/Lucas Scott (One Tree Hill): I thought they had chemistry when CMM played Tristan but I think character wise, Lucas would be much more fitting for Rory. Even though Lucas plays basketball, they both love to read and love music and are a bit more on the reserved/introverted side. Also they were both raised by single moms (I could totally see Karen and Lorelai as friends, even if the former is a bit more conservative than the latter) and have a couple of issues with their father (though Dan is definitely worse than Christopher).
Prompts:
1. Their high schools play each other and Rory runs into Lucas after the game
2. She interviews him when he's promoting one of his novels
3. they meet at a college party
DCEU:
Other Ships I like (for background): Arthur/Mera, Barry/Iris, Bruce/Selina (I know she wasn't in the DCEU so you can use your favorite interpretation)
Friendships/Gen: any combo of the Justice League, Clark & Martha, Clark & Steve, Lois & Steve, Lois & Martha, Diana & Etta
Clark Kent/Lois Lane: They're great together. I love how mature and loving their relationship is. Lois figuring out Clark and his identity and Clark appreciating Lois for believing in him even in MoS was lovely. I didn't see BvS but the scene where Clark tells Lois that she is his world gets to me. I love the way that she was the one who calmed him down and brought him back post resurrection and I'm so glad that they seem to be not only engaged but have a baby after the ZSJL.
Prompts:
1. baby's first Halloween
2. anything set in between MoS & BvS - the two of them adjusting to their relationship and work life - case fic, saving one another, etc (do they it on the down low at work? are there rumors about Lois & Superman?)
3. post ZSJL, where they're preparing to get married & have a baby.
Diana & Lois: I wish we could've seen them really meet/interact. I think they both could use another friend and Gal and Amy had such good off screen chemistry in interviews too. I think they would get along, especially after BvS - Diana knows what it is like to lose the man she loves and it could've been a good place to start.
Prompts:
1. AU where Lois meets Diana before she meets Clark
2. Lois and Diana work together to solve a case/track down a villain
3. It's Diana who visits Lois instead of J'onn disguised as Martha
Diana (Wonder Woman)/Steve Trevor: I definitely fell for these two hard in the WW movie. I loved how they met, with Diana saving Steve, and how she took a risk to leave with him. The way he isn't intimidated by her and how they work together so well really sold me on the ship. I was happy to see Steve back in WW84 but I didn't like how he possessed someone else's body to return. AUs of the movie are also more than welcome.
Prompts:
1. Diana and Steve visit Themyscira
2. learning about Halloween
3. Steve returns in WW84 but not possessing someone else's body. Maybe he is a ghost and they don't realize only Diana can see him. I would like for them to have a happy ending though. Maybe he does go away by the end of the movie events but returns in the present day
Gilmore Girls:
fandom dnw: Rory bashing/shaming, Jess "showing up" other characters (especially Rory's exes and Christopher), Emily and Richard getting treated as if they didn't do anything wrong
Other Ships I like (for background): Paris/Doyle, Paris/Jamie, Sookie/Jackson, Richard/Emily. I'm also fine with Lane/Zach if you want to set it in the later seasons
Friendships/Gen: Jess & Lane, Jess & Paris, Jess & April, Jess & Doula, Jess & Lily, Rory & Lane, Rory & Paris, Rory & April, Rory & Richard, Rory & Emily, Rory & Luke, Lorelai & Sookie, Lorelai & Emily, Lorelai & Richard, Lorelai & Paris
Jess Mariano: He was one of my favorite characters on the show. I like that we saw this broody boy who, to be fair, had reason to be upset that he was stuck in Stars Hollow (as much as I love him, Luke was pretty much forced in taking him) and we saw him really grow. Even though he may not have been serious about school but he was clearly a hard worker, as proven by the fact that he got Employee of the Month and he took steps to changing himself in s4 by reading the self help book. I like how his relationship with Luke was at the heart of his development and that we not only saw the potential but saw him live up to it and it stuck in the Revival, which was one of my favorite parts. It was really heartwarming to see him stable and be supportive to both Luke and Rory.
Prompts:
1. AU where Jess grew up in Stars Hollow (with or without Liz)
2. Jess in between s4 & s6 - writing his book, making friends with Matt & Chris and working at the Truncheon
3. Jess getting to know April and/or Doula
Lane/Dave: I really loved these two together. Lane is one of my favorite characters- she's funny, daring and loyal- and Dave was such a good guy. The way he was willing to go along with the secrecy even when it was complicated for them to see each other and read the whole Bible just to figure out what Mrs Kim meant was so great. I know they didn't work out because Adam Brody left to go on the OC but I wish it had. They seemed to really make each other happy.
Prompts:
1. after Lane gets kicked out, she finds her way to California and meets up with Dave
2. meeting at a music festival (either as guests or being in different bands)
3. Lane is working at Luke's and Dave is a frequent customer who is part of a band. One day, they need a replacement drummer.
Lane & Rory: I loved their friendship. I love how they were outsiders together in the beginning and they really were the sister the other one never had. They had such fun scenes and chemistry and while they had their ups and downs, they always came back together in the end. And it was so sweet how Lane wanted Rory to be her kid's "Lorelai". All my feelings. :D
Prompts:
1. pre-canon (first meeting, movie nights, study sessions, etc)
2. Rory being a godmother to Lane's kids/Lane being the same for Rory's child
3. keeping in touch post s7
Lorelai & Rory: I really loved this mother/daughter relationship. It wasn't perfect but that makes it all that more interesting. Lorelai did her best to give Rory a good life and prioritize her and it was very clear that Rory appreciated all the sacrifices her mom made for her. For all that the show tries to push the narrative, especially in the Revival, that everyone turns out like their parents, Lorelai and Rory are shown to be very different people and I think it is worth thinking about how that affects them as she got older/did her own thing.
Prompts:
1. in which Rory has more internships abroad or her dream job puts her in more dangerous situations and Lorelai having to deal with that
2. anything set pre-canon (Rory's first Halloween, etc)
3. anything Halloween related - I can't imagine they wouldn't be all over a holiday with candy and costumes (and Stars Hollow would be too)
Luke & Jess: Their relationship is one of my favorites on the show. I like how they were both uncertain and edgy - as much as I love Luke, he did take in Jess reluctantly - and then grew so close. Luke did want what was best for Jess, even when he didn't know how to express it, and Jess really grew to appreciate Luke's support and loyalty. Jess being there and supporting Luke in the Revival was one of the highlights for sure.
Prompts:
1. Jess grows up in Stars Hollow/goes to live with Luke earlier
2. keeping in touch after Jess leaves in s4
3. Jess showing Luke his first book
4. anything surrounding Jess's childhood - maybe Luke takes him trick or treating as a kid
Luke/Lorelai: One of my favorite friends to lovers ships. I really liked how they bantered and were there for each other, even in s7 when they were broken up. Plus there were tons of 'almost' moments and signs of feelings before they were able to admit it. And denial was another fun aspect of this ship too! Another slow burn ship that was worth the wait, because their first kiss was one of my favorite moments. I hated how they had so many communication issues later on, but I was happy they ended up together. I like AUs, fics set during any point of the show, the Revival or anything in between.
Prompts:
1. anything set after s7- where they're working their way back together, and maybe they even get married/do decide to have more kids
2. AU where Luke finds out about April when she's a toddler and is also a single parent
3. Lorelai needs/wants a date to a Halloween party (or any party) and she drags Luke
Paris/Rory: My favorite rivals to friends (to lovers) ship! Paris is a great character and I love her dynamics with Rory. Rory was so patient with her in the early seasons- she was able to stand up to Paris when necessary but also was open to listening her to and being there for her when she needed a shoulder. That Chilton dynamic was fun but I also loved how it resulted in them being such good friends and their dynamic even in the Revival was so solid, which was great.
Prompts:
1. post GG Revival; Paris helps out Rory through her pregnancy and they develop feelings
2. AU where Rory grew up with her grandparents and how that changes her relationship with Paris (if it does) as they grow up together
3. friends with benefits/casual sex turns into real feelings
Rory/Jess: These two are one of my favorite ships. Some people like to read but for Rory and Jess, it is more than that, which is why their shared passion is so important. They found a connection with someone else who understood them. Sure, Jess was surly and closed off, but he was a teenager who had been neglected by his mom and didn't really have a reason to trust anyone. I like that Rory fell despite herself but she also was able to call him out, at when they were friends. And Jess had moments of softness toward her too. When they were good, they were great, and I wish we could've seen more of them actually dating rather than it being alluded to. And I love that Jess grew up, partially inspired by Rory but not just because of her (love his relationship with Luke). Grown up Jess in s6 was a treat and I do like to pretend they found their way back to one another. like anything set pre canon, during canon, canon divergences, AU after the s7 finale, complete AUs or compliant with the Revival. Not picky in that department. What I don't like though is that people acting like Rory doesn't deserve Jess or she has fallen too far off in the Revival. Sure she made mistakes but just like Rory accepted Jess, I don't think he would judge her for it and it's clear in canon he still believes in her. Another thing I love about them.
Prompts:
1. Rory and Jess don't break up at the end of s3 and try a long distance relationship while Jess figures out his life
2. anything Halloween related - Jess getting dragged to a Stars Hollow festival or them ending up celebrating as adults
3. anything set during s3 - the show referred to their regular dates but we didn't see it! So movie nights, going to the bookstore, etc
MCU:
fandom dnw: Steve/Steve's Endgame ending bashing (feel free to ignore), rehash of CW debate with bias toward one side (I'm on Team Cap but I don't want to go over it again), past/present/unrequited Steve/Bucky or Steve/Sam, focus on Zemo, Bucky only having flirted with Sarah to make Sam jealous
Other Ships I like (for background, if necessary): Bruce/Betty, Bucky/Darcy, Bucky/Sam/Natasha, Bucky/Sam/Rhodey, Clint/Coulson, Clint/Laura, Maria/Natasha, Maria/Sharon, Natasha/Clint/Coulson, Natasha/Peggy, Natasha/Pepper, Natasha/Rhodey, Natasha/Sam, Natasha/Sharon, Natasha/T'Challa, Nebula/Rhodey, Carol/Rhodey, Sam/Rhodey, Sam/Erik Killmonger, Sam/T'Challa, T'Challa/Nakia, T'Challa/M'Baku, Thor/Jane, Thor/Sif, Tony/Pepper
Friendships/Gen: anything that's listed in the ship section, Steve & Bucky, Steve & Sam, Steve & Natasha, any combo of the Avengers, Tony & Rhodey, Jane & Darcy
Bucky/Natasha: I haven't read the comics but I think the potential of these two is intriguing. They both have darkish pasts that they struggle to go past and want to make the right choices. Both have a dry sense of humor and I feel like Natasha would enjoy teasing Bucky the way she does Steve. Natasha has said to have lost to the Winter Soldier multiple times so they have clashed in the past and I definitely would've been interested in seeing more of them together in the MCU. I am good with it being set during TFATWS too, with Natasha's death being handwaved or she is return when Steve returns the soul stone
Prompts:
1. Natasha survives post Endgame, and she is hanging around during TFATWS. I can see her making fun of Bucky's attempts at blind dating and the two of them gradually falling in love
2. They meet in the '40s - either Natasha existed then or she's time traveling
3. They're set up on a blind date/meet on a dating app
Bucky/Sam: I liked the idea of them when I noticed how much chemistry Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan had during their TWS press tour, but I think I really fell for them during CACW. I just love frenemies to lovers/bickering friends and they gave it to me in spades, especially the scene in the car and the "I hate you". The fact we got to move from that to the soft look Bucky gave Sam in Endgame was such a treat and everything that developed during TFATWS was even better. Never imagined I could get this much content for them. Bucky has been through so much and I love that Sam just doesn't treat him with kid gloves. They have this special bond and I love it a lot. Sam's one of my overall favorite characters- I loved him immediately in TWS and he is just the best. The way he is brave and fights for what he believes and is such a good friend are some of his (many) great traits. Plus he is good at cutting through the BS, which is why he didn't tolerate Rumlow's monologue or even Zemo's attempts at manipulation. I'm fine with fics set anywhere after TWS, pre-canon, TFATWS, or total AUs.
Prompts:
1. trying to date while avoiding the media
2. There are rumors about them being a couple, only they're not and now they can't stop thinking about it
3. either they time travel to the past or past!Bucky comes to the future and he flirts with Sam, making present!Bucky jealous
4. spending time in Louisiana
Peggy/Steve: I really loved them in TFA- the way Steve was amused at Peggy immediately and Peggy being interested in pre-serum Steve just won me over. Tons of UST. This is the ship I truly didn't think I would see together again, even though I appreciated all the moments of Steve loving Peggy in the present day and Peggy still loving Steve in Agent Carter so for them to get their dance and a happy ending in one timeline made me really happy.
Prompts:
1. Peggy got some version of the serum and she is on the plane when it crashes and they both end up in the future
2. Steve is found sooner and he and Peggy adjust to live with the added celebrity of Captain America
3. Instead of dying in CACW, Peggy is deaged. Or she dies and comes back to life
Steve/Tony: I fell for them in the Avengers movie and they quickly became one of my OTPs. Ships that initially fight but are on the same side are definitely a favorite of mine and I liked how they progressed during that movie. Their ups and downs over the course of the rest were hard but they had some really great moments. I don't blame Steve for not telling Tony about Bucky (it's easy to say Tony wouldn't have killed Bucky while watching afar and be a little more wary when you are in the moment) and I don't blame Tony for being hurt. Both are stubborn and have communication issues for sure but they do have common goals and I'm just a sucker for scenes like Tony giving Steve his shield back in Endgame and Steve being all "I do" when asked if he trusted him. The way they were able to communicate effortlessly despite all that time apart (when communication issues were the problem!) was a delight to see. Plus you know they shared a bed on Clint's farm. I just would prefer that while they work on their issues, I don't want one of them grovelling to the other the entire time.
Prompts:
1. impromptu feelings revelation, maybe after one of them gets hurt protecting the other
2. first dates, anniversaries, date nights, proposals - anything fluffy and/or romantic
3. artist Steve + Tony as his muse
Smallville:
fandom dnw: Arrowverse characters/fanon ships, 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' (good with Clark and Lois having twins/being married in Clois fics, but not with him permanently giving up his powers)
Other Ships I like (for background): Martha/Jonathan, Lois/Kara, Kara/Jimmy, Kara/Lana, Kara/Chloe, Oliver/Dinah, Oliver/Chloe, Chloe/Victor, Chloe/George Dean (guy she was with in Apocalypse AU), Chloe/Lana, Chloe/Bart, Bart/Mia, AC/Mera, Lex/Lana (as long as he doesn't go evil), Lana/Jason (again, as long as he doesn't go evil), Tess/Emil
Friendships/Gen: any combo of the SV Justice League, Clark & Lana, Clark & Lois, Clark & Oliver, Clark & Lex, Clark & Tess, Lois & Lana, Lois & Oliver, Lois & Martha, Oliver & Mia, Oliver & Tess
Clark & Jonathan & Martha: I love this family unit. They really were the heart of the early seasons and it was a shame when Jonathan died and Martha left; I felt like the show missed a little something without them. They may not have been perfect but they were so loving and Clark loved his parents and a lot and they always seemed to *want* to do what was best for him.
Prompts:
1. Clark's childhood - learning to control his powers, milestones like his first Halloween, etc
2. Jonathan doesn't die and they have to adjust to him being a politician
3. any family moments
Clark & Kara: I really liked the idea of these two and I wish we could've seen more of them in s7. Clark having stable Kryptonian family that could teach him about his history (Raya was the only other one that got close - I'm not all that fond of the AI) and culture would've been nice. It'd also be great to see Kara finding her own footing and see where she lands up, outside of Supergirl.
Prompts:
1. Kara and Clark bonding
2. the two of them teaming up to take down a villain
3. AU where Kara's ship opened and then she finds/takes care of Clark herself
Clark/Lois: A canon OTP for me. I really loved other version of Clois but this one is my favorite. I fell for them immediately and I absolutely loved their frenemies to lovers journey- their banter was fun, but I also enjoyed the way they got close immediately, in between Clark being there for Lois after her sister left again (and later with even with some of the guys she dated- he definitely came off as jealous of AC) and Lois stopping Clark from murdering Alicia's killer- they were really strong friends and their journey to realizing how they felt was lovely. They definitely flirted (see: dunk tank scene) and suppressed some feelings over the years, but when they were finally on the same page and got together, it was well worth the wait. He really lets her in and fights for her and she makes him laugh and loves all sides of Clark. In the end, they just love each other for all that they are, flaws and all. Lois getting close to Clark's parents even before they were together (and how they love her) is another point that I appreciated. I like anything set during canon or divergences or post canon (or in that seven year gap) or complete AUs. I only ask that you don't make Lana the villain should you go this route. I am not a fan of Clana but I also think she would be supportive and not derail them.
Prompts:
1. finding time to date
2. Daily Planet Halloween party
3. Lois remembering one of the things she didn't in canon (what happened in 'Crimson', keeping her memories after Clark turned back time in 'Identity', retaining her memories after 'Pandora') and how that changes things for them
Clark/Lois/Oliver: My OT3. While I love the individual ships in it, I also love the dynamic they have as a trio. We didn't get to see as many scenes with just them as I would've liked but the ones were got were really great. They really balance one another out. Each of them has something in common with one of the others (Clark with Ollie, Clark with Lois, Lois with Ollie) but they're different enough to really make it interesting. I'm good with the three of them getting together at the same time or two of them already being together and including the third.
Prompts:
1. they get to finish their movie night in "hydro"
2. Oliver hangs out with Lois & Clark post Green Arrow reveal and has feelings for both of them
3. tabloid rumors about them over the years
Clark/Oliver: Another OTP. I didn't expect to fall for them as hard as I did in s6 but I just loved their dynamic. The push and pull and the way they had this ultimate respect for one another was great but then it grew in s8-10. It was tough watching them fight but I did like how they always came back together, and even when they didn't agree, they cared about each other with Clark always believing Oliver was better and Oliver reminding Clark that the Kandorians weren't the only family that he had. One of my favorite moments was when Clark said that he hadn't quit on Oliver Queen in "Echo". One thing I do ask if that if you choose to set it in the later seasons that Lois doesn't get hurt. I am fine with handwaving the Clois romance rather than her having unrequited feelings or them breaking up because I adore her/don't want to see her hurt and I love Clois.
Prompts:
1. Clark goes to a masquerade ball hosted by Queen Industries and strikes it off with a mysterious "stranger" (maybe J'onn is posing as Oliver to practice his shapeshifting, which is why he doesn't think it's Ollie?)
2. one of them gets hurt and the other one seems to not be visiting but it turns out that they're taking the night shift so others can rest/they can protect them when they're most vulnerable
3. Oliver broke a witch's heart (can be Zatanna) and her father curses him to be a genie/trapped in a lamp. Clark buys it.
Lois/Lana: They had their own little meet cute at the graveyard. I liked how they were friends right away and how Lois took to Lana immediately. They clearly get along very well and they had some good chemistry to which I can see them being a couple. Lois respects Lana and has listed her virtues to even Clark and Lana called Lois a good listener. I haven't read the s11 comics but it seems they had some good scenes there and Lana even gave Lois (and Clark) her blessing. On that note, please don't make Clark the villain or have them hook up because one or both are pining over him.
Prompts:
1. Lois doesn't get kicked out of college and then she needs a roommate
2. Lana meets Lois in Paris instead of Jason
3. they get set up on a blind date (this can be an AU where they never met or just have a common friend. or maybe Clark knows and he gives them a push)
Lois/Tess: I fell for these two immediately after their first scene in "Odyssey". I have to admit I had my doubts on Tess because she seemed like too much of a Lex replacement but I was won over right away and I shipped these two a lot. They had such chemistry right off the bat and it never faded. I loved them when they were at each other's throats and also loved how they became friends/trusted each other in s10. They're both strong willed, determined and they want to do what it is right- Lois is a little more brash while Tess is more calculated but at the end of the day, they ended up on the same side. I like fic set during any of those time periods, preferably AUs where Clois never got together if it is in the later seasons.
Prompts:
1. soulmate AU, where they have each other's initials. I imagine that with all the people with LL, it might get confusing, and Lois would not even know Tess's name is Lutessa so maybe she doesn't even think it could be her
2. Lois meets Tess before she ends up on the island
3. Lois gets roped into participating in a charity auction; Tess bids on/wins.
Lana/Tess: They may not have had many scenes together but what they did have sold me on the chemistry and potential. Both of them are complicated and want to do what is right/be the hero (Tess has obviously had more stumbles than Lana) and they were each manipulated by Lex at some point. Lana already believed in Tess when they met in s8 and I think they would get along even better if they spent time in later seasons together, especially after Tess switches sides.
Prompts:
1. they wake up in Vegas, married
2. accidental soulbond when they touch an artifact they found while working together
3. different first meeting- Tess shows up to Smallville when Lex is still alive and meets Lana
Superman (Movie 2025)
Friendships/Gen: Clark & Krypto, Lois & Krypto, Lois & Jimmy, Clark & Jimmy & Lois, Clark & Jimmy, Clark & Mister Terrific, Clark & Jonathan & Martha
Clark/Lois: I absolutely loved these two! There was so much chemistry and the movie really gave me the dynamic that I'm looking for. I like how Lois is unsure about being in a relationship/can't really commit while Clark can be defensive and got a shock when be willing to give Lois an interview meant that he would actually get full Lois as reporter and wasn't actually ready for it. The banter and the cuteness and how even when she wasn't sure what they were (or was ready to break up with him), she showed up for him! And he was so happy/in awe of that!
Prompts:
1. rumors about the two of them once Lois gets an actual interview with Superman (a funny one would be that Superman dumped/left Clark Kent for Lois Lane)
2. pre-canon with how the two of them started dating/Lois found out about his secret
3. chasing down a Halloween related story (love potions, a questionable costume story, etc)
Star Trek (AOS)
Other Ships I like (for background): Bones/Christine, Bones/Uhura, Bones/Carol Marcus, Gaila/Uhura, Amanda/Sarek
Friendships/Gen: any combo of the Enterprise command crew, Kirk & Bones, Spock & Amanda
Kirk/Spock: I'm a sucker for the frenemies to lovers dynamic, where the ship doesn't get along right away but has to work together and I loved it here too (I was definitely won over by the whole "see we're already getting to know each other" in XI). I liked how they had their own biases against one another and then they both ended up growing along the way and needing each other. While I had my issues with 'Into Darkness', Spock getting emotional over Kirk's death and going nuts on Khan does get to me.
Prompts:
1. Kirk jokingly proposes to Spock, but the media takes it seriously
2. Kirk time travels and ends up saving Amanda
3. playing chess or hanging out in their down time/finding time and ways to date on a ship
Ted Lasso
fandom dnw: sam/rebecca - together or bashing/rebecca using sam as a replacement for ted, nate bashing/focus on his comeuppance
Other Ships I like (for background): Keeley/Rebecca, The Higgins, Sam/Dani, Sam/Jamie, Colin/Michael, Colin/Isaac
Friendships/Gen: any combo of AFC Richmond players, Ted & Beard, Ted & Roy, Ted & Jamie, Roy Beard, Roy & Jamie, Rebecca & Higgins, Rebecca & Keeley, Rebecca & Nora, Rebecca & Sassy, Keeley & Jamie, Roy & his yoga mums
Keeley/Roy: I just loved their relationship on the show. How they came together, and how they communicate and make it over their hurdles and how *into* each other they were. Also so supportive and reassuring. Really adorable. I was very sad about their breakup in s3 but I like to imagine that they can still find their way back to one another. I'm fine with fics set at any point or AUs where they didn't break up at all.
Prompts:
1. Keeley ends up winning Roy in the auction
2. Roy finds a time/way to propose and now they have to plan the wedding
3. getting back together post season 3
Keeley/Roy/Jamie: I like the potential of these three. Roy and Jamie have come so far, Roy and Keeley are adorable, and of course Keeley and Jamie's friendship is great too. Especially in the second half of season 2 and season 3. They were literally in a triangle at one point and how they were laughing together and seemed to fit just made it feel like they could easily go in that direction. I was annoyed at the show having that weird fight between Roy & Jamie, especially at that point and after Jamie specifically said he wouldn't get in their way toward the end of s2, but at least Keeley shut it down. The ending felt very open to the three of them being together too.
Prompts:
1. post canon- there's some misunderstanding (maybe Roy thinks Keeley & Jamie are back together) and it ends up with Roy going on a date with another guy who looks like Jamie (maybe he even acts a little like Keeley or a mix of both). Keeley and Jamie are jealous
2. Roy gets amnesia and becomes more like he was in his early twenties; Keeley and Jamie find it hot
3. s3 AU where Keeley & Roy don't break up but they both end up closer to Jamie
Roy/Jamie: Their relationship came so far - from constantly getting in each other's face to Roy voluntarily training Jamie and Jamie choosing to check in on Roy after the breakup. I like how intense they were about each other back in s1 and there was just so much chemistry. The fact that Jamie admitted to having Roy's poster and then it was revealed that it was still on the wall in s3 was a delightful twist! Roy Kent always remains! :D Jamie is needy and Roy is clingy and I think they would balance each other perfectly in that sense. I did hate their fight (and they deserved to have Keeley shut the door in their face) but it is at least telling that they could brush past it and go back to get kebabs. I'm good with fics being set at any time period, pre, during, or post canon, but as someone who loves Keeley, and Roy/Keeley, I don't want Roy hurting her even further.
Prompts:
1. Roy opens a restaurant after he retires
2. Jamie comes out as bisexual and starts dating again, even finding a boyfriend, who seems perfect. Roy tries to be supportive in his grumpy way but also pines
3. team Halloween party
Roy & Phoebe: They are one of my favorite relationships/duos on this show. Roy is such a good uncle and Phoebe is not only adorable but also adores him. I like how he is his grumpy self but does show Phoebe affection in his own way. He is protective of her and wants her to be the best she can be. Them talking after she gets in trouble for swearing was the sweetest moment.
Prompts:
1. playing princess & dragon (Roy is forever the princess <3)
2. moments as Phoebe grows up
3. anything pre-canon with baby/toddler/child Phoebe and Roy
Roy & Phoebe & Jamie: One of the highlights of season 3 was Phoebe inviting Jamie to uncle's day. I wasn't sure if we would ever see them interact but we did and it was fun! I love her inviting Jamie and Jamie actually showing up with a great gift! Just a few season prior he didn't even know he had to bring a gift for Secret Santa and he came with a really thoughtful one for Roy. Growth! Plus Phoebe calling Jamie and Roy best friends and letting out that Roy talks about Jamie all the time was delightful. Roy would totally be outnumbered if they spent more time together. I'm good with Jamie & Roy being platonic or together.
Prompts:
1. they take Phoebe trick or treating or anywhere else
2. Jamie is Phoebe's favorite player and Roy introduces her (reluctantly) earlier
3. Jamie and Roy go to Phoebe's football game
Ted/Rebecca: I liked the idea of them in s1 but I really fell for them in s2. They've come along so far and even if there were episodes where they didn't directly interact as much or at all, they were clearly still in each other's lives, I especially liked how Rebecca was the one to notice Ted was having a panic attack or the moments during Rebecca's father's funeral, like Ted being the one to pick up the song and remind Rebecca of a happy moment of her father. I also thought their faces when they seemed shocked/confused at being so in sync was a good jumping off point for a realization of feelings.
Prompts:
1. Ted's already divorced when he gets the Richmond job and has a one night stand before his first day of work and it turns out that it was Rebecca
2. celebrating Halloween (or any other holiday) together
3. they miss each other after Ted goes back to Kansas and how they gradually find their way back
Thanks again! :D