the time to rise has been engaged

Firefly

Be It Ever So Humble by out_there
Really lovely look at Kaylee.

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The Expanse

Vids

White Flag by runawaynun
"I'd rather die than give up the fight." The women of The Expanse are badass. Exactly what it says on the tin. :D :D :D

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He sank beneath your wisdom like a stone

Star Wars

The Family Tree by frodogenic
Luke literally gets stuck up a tree with Darth Vader. Family drama ensues. <333

Life and What Comes After by Ibelin
AU where almost two years after Obi-Wan dies on Jabiim, Anakin finds him alive but without his memory. Somehow, losing Obi-Wan allows Anakin to reconcile himself with the Jedi and his own emotions (somewhat) so their reunion is both joyful and heart-wrenching. This is so full of how much Anakin loves Obi-Wan and how much Obi-Wan trusts Anakin. <333

Stitched with Its Color by lammermoorian
Luke's been all over the galaxy searching for clues about the Jedi - he should have started a little closer to home. A conversation between Luke and Hera that should absolutely happen in canon. Oh my heart.

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it's hardly what I'd be doing if you gave me a choice

DCU

and life goes on (without you) by weareallmadeofstardust
Bruce sees echoes of his parents in his children. Oh my heart. #i'm not crying you're crying

Blood in the Water by MishaDerps
Long, compelling read where it turns out that Tim is also Bruce's biological son, and this has implications for everyone. (The elder Drakes do not come off at all well.)

Cold Snap by solomonara
Damian catches a cold and brings the whole family down with him. Aw. This is adorable.

Cracking Open by Hinn_Raven
Steph has a concussion and Bruce is sleep deprived and some home truths are finally aired. *sobs*

First Gear by nanami
Damian teaches Jason how to drive. This is adorable. (though there is some brake/break confusion)

have you been half asleep, and have you heard voices? by Cerusee
Two-part series including the one where Steph finds Jason (and Cass) on the street and the one where Bruce tracks down Steph's daughter. GROSS SOBBING.

How to Date a Superhero by solomonara
Someone spots the Batman kissing Mild Mannered Reporter Clark Kent. Hijinks ensue. This little series is hilarious, and read the deleted scenes too, for Alfred's utterly amazing rescue.

In for a Penny by Cdelphiki
Talia brings Damian to Bruce as a baby instead of a 10yo, and Bruce (and Dick) have to adapt. Oh heart. (there's a currently ongoing sequel, but this ends in a good place.)

Nightwing's Thirsty Villains by sophene
When Nightwing has to leave town, he asks his youngest brother to keep an eye on Blüdhaven. Things do not go the way that Damian expects. Damian has to deal with Nightwing's overzealous fans. Hilarity ensues.

One Night by Hinn_Raven
Steph stops a mugging in Crime Alley, because it's the right thing to do. <333

Reasons to Not Fall in Love by nanami
This is a really sweet story of Damian coming around to being friends with Jon (and maybe someday something more?).

Rendition by heartslogos
This is the reason why Bruce doesn't let them watch Ovation TV anymore. in which Bruce's children torment him with musicals. HILARIOUS.

(Something Like) An Anniversary by incogneat_oh
Jason says, "You make a cake, Alfred? "Happy Death-Day, Jason" piped over the top?"

And Alfred responds, after a moment, "I could, sir. If you thought it would help." Jason comes home for his death-iversary. Oh my heart. #i'm not crying you're crying

That's Good Enough for Me by CaramelMachete
batman vs. shortbread! <333 I love stories of Bruce in the kitchen and this is a sweet one.

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you're dangerous, you don't know what you want

Avengers
Most of these stories include Endgame spoilers! Also note that one (1) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse series is included in this list.

6th and Williams by quigonejinn
Really lovely missing scene for Endgame. Spoilers obv.

born in fire (again and again) by defcontwo
What happens to Natasha after the movie ends. And Steve's POV: sky comes falling down.

The Discreet Charms of the Cyborgeoisie by havisham
Three cyborgs walk into a bar... or Bucky, Rhodey and Nebula have a drink after the funeral.

the family brooklyn by tactfulGnostalgic
New York is notoriously protective of its superheroes. Brooklyn takes care of its native son. *sobs* This is so great! I just sobbed my face off. This the train and the cranes but all for Miles. <333

The sequels are great too! The first one is about Miles's dad figuring out he's Spider-Man and the second is Gwen and Peter B. making some peace with each other and the versions they lost.

a fraction of a smile (a fragment of his mind) by neonhummingbird
"I needed an Avenger who's both good with children and can be trusted with them. Which is not a combination I'm finding in most of them, honestly." Peter doesn't expect being an emergency babysitter to lead to bonding with Morgan and talking to Pepper about stuff he thought he'd really rather not talk about. *sobs*

the good fight by Destina
A late night conversation between Steve and Bucky. Oh my heart. (Endgame spoilers)

hey mr. stark by harryandthestars
Peter keeps a video diary. *sob*

how much was mine to keep by kaydeefalls
Peggy's face in the compass, always pointing the way to true north, and Steve has long since lost any other sense of direction. Bucky knows what he's gonna do with the time machine even before Steve.

The post-Endgame fix-it in which Bucky gets a time machine of his own, Steve gets a chance to process his trauma, and Peggy gets a say in the matter, too. Exactly what it says on the tin. Oh Bucky. Oh Steve.

I Saw You Yesterday by stereobone
Bruce counts down from five, but Steve never reappears on the platform.

And all of a sudden Bucky starts seeing him everywhere. Wonderfully melancholy AU from the end of Endgame.

In My End Is Your Beginning by Destina
In which the kids are all right. Oh heart.

Just This Once (The Everybody Lives Remix) by dsudis
An alternate ending to Endgame.

Kiss Me Once Again by ShowMeAHero
Steve gets his second chance with Peggy, and then he gets a second chance with Bucky. Brilliant! <333

like heaven stood up in you by napricot
Steve takes a few side trips, ties up a few loose ends, on his final trip through time. <333

the long way down by actonbell
"Nat. If you were in heaven, or having some kind of after-life experience, would we both be dripping wet and would I still be a giant pain in your ass?" This should have been the post-credits scene for Endgame. <333

One Last Time by Rachel500
Steve's journey at the end. Nicely done. Endgame spoilers.

One More, For Love by Shadaras
Beautiful missing Tony/Pepper scene from Endgame.

the other end of a telescope by sagemb
Really lovely post-CACW Steve/Bucky.

a stitch away from making it by QueenWithABeeThrone
this takes place in an AU where Steve gets dusted while Bucky doesn't, which means Bucky's the one who goes time-heistin'. this happened. Oh heart.

A Very Specific Skill Set by Siria
As always, Natasha saves herself. <333

Weekend at the Lake House by lizznotliz
Peter visits Morgan at the lake house once a month. #I'm not crying it's just raining on my face

when we came home by augustbird
AU for the end of Endgame. Steve comes back and Bucky learns to live with him again. <333

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Crossovers

Lord of the Rings/Captain America

In the Shadow of Armistice by superheroresin
MCU/LOTR fusion set after the war of the ring. it shouldn't work, but it does, with a nice Steve/Bucky relationship and some fun stuff for the others. (no Thor or Hulk, though)

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