Pocahontas/John Smith Fic Rec List
In light of my recent inability to be chill at all about this ship or the movie, I’ve put together a fic rec list for the perusal of anyone wanting to dip in the waters with me.
I generally kept to one fic per author, but quite a few of these writers have some impressive catalogues of fic; and although I picked one personal fave per author for this list, there are a TON of excellent picks on these authors’ pages, so please, please check them out!
[ big thanks to @revangerang for being the lead witness to me absolutely losing it for the past, like, 2 weeks. ]
The Royal Progress by babyb26 [ ff.net | Ao3 ]
When Pocahontas tries to escape the love triangle between her head and her heart by traveling with the king and queen on their royal progress. What could go wrong? What happens when a mysterious stranger claims her as his Queen of Love and Beauty? Can one dance alter a seemingly unhappy future? A wee bit supernatural. Dedicated to SunRise19 and HC247 Rating T-M
Tags: Romance/Supernatural, Solstice/Midsummer, Ritual Sex, Tarot, Love Confessions, Court of King James I
Rating: M
Chapters: 1/1
Word Count: 12,871
Published/Updated: 12/25/2019
Notes: I love me some supernatural elements, and this one-shot is a nice change of pace for this ship, since it focuses on bringing in old spiritual practices of the Isles. This author has a much broader catalogue of fic, so be sure to check out their page!
When Hearts Meet by WishingDreamer5 [ ff.net ]
The moment he locked eyes with her, John Smith was utterly lost.
Tags: Romance
Rating: T
Chapters: 1/1
Word Count: 324
Published/Updated: 8/11/2015
Notes: Just a short, sweet little one-shot. <3
Deleted Scene by fokkusu94 [ ff.net ]
You know how John Smith never tells Pocahontas that he loves her in the movie? Well, for whatever reason, the writers left it out. This is that scene.
Tags: Romance
Rating: K+
Chapters: 1/1
Word Count: 1,473
Published/Updated: 1/24/2014
Notes: What is says on the tin; fluffy and sweet!
Light My Candle by HC247 [ ff.net ]
Pocahontas and John run into a bit of trouble on their wedding night. Fun, fluffy, romance. For Sunrise.
Tags: Romance/Humor
Rating: T
Chapters: 1/1
Word Count: 936
Published/Updated: 12/27/2009
Notes: HC247 is another author with a massive selection of fic to choose from, so it was hard to single one out. This was probably the first one of theirs I read, and it’s still a favorite I like to revisit.
Sweet Sorrow by guardyanangel [ ff.net ]
“What pain? I’ve had worse pain than this.” It was somewhat truthful. What was worse than the pain from his physical injury was the emotional agony he felt knowing he’d have to leave her. Nonetheless… “I just can’t think of any right now.” JS/P Oneshot
Tags: Romance/Angst
Rating: K+
Chapters: 1/1
Word Count: 1,503
Published/Updated: 10/8/2010
Notes: Hope you like pain. I do. ಥ_ಥ
Dream Giver by EnInkahootz [ Ao3 ]
After the events of Pocahontas, John Smith and Pocahontas reunite in a dream.
Tags: Romance, Ficlet, Dreams
Rating: T
Chapters: 1/1
Word Count: 665
Published/Updated: 3/3/2020
Notes: Another bit of wistful fluff <3
The Path to You by Cherriepixie27 [ff.net | Ao3]
This is a fix-it fic in which Pocahontas and John Smith end up together. Ignoring the end of Journey to a New World because I will go down with this ship. Lots of angst and eventual smut, hence the M rating!
Tags: Romance/Angst
Rating: E
Chapters: 2/2
Word Count: 6,931
Published/Updated: 7/20/2021-9/9/2022
Notes: I love the characterization in this fic. It’s got a great balance of angst and yearning and romance. Just two people, finally finding each other again.
Shadows Cast by doodlegirll [ ff.net | Ao3 ]
What if, at the Hunt Ball, instead of a bear baiting, there was a prisoner? ..:Dedicated to my friend Kayla:..
Tags: Romance/Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Whipping [John Smith Whump], Angst with a Happy Ending, Racism/Racist Language, etc.
Rating: T
Chapters: 13/13
Word Count: 39,103
Published/Updated: 7/10/2013-1/12/2023
Notes: doodlegirll is another one with a collection of fic. She goes back quite a ways, and she’s experimented with a lot of different styles over the years! This re-vamp of the non-canon sequel is more recent and action-focused. I have an affinity for it in particular bc I love me some whump ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)
Battlefield by SunRise19 [ ff.net ]
After Pocahontas II. It is often said you can’t have life both ways, no matter how you wish it so. No one expects a battle of inner desires and words to be started during a ball. When the lines are drawn, can one foolish act be enough to make peace? PLZ RR! For HC247…COMPLETE
Tags: Romance/Drama
Rating: T
Chapters: 3/3
Word Count: 11,000
Published/Updated: 10/1/2018-1/1/2019
Notes: fCUk the writing in this one is so good! I’m a little [a lot] obsessed with the way John is written in particular. And SunRise has a TON more fic; there’s a little something for everyone on their page, so be sure to check it out!
Painting with the wind by Psyche Blue [ ff.net ]
A series of one shots following the second film, exploring the lives of John Smith and Pocahontas. Like the film, it is loosely based on historical events.
Tags: Romance/Angst
Rating: T
Chapters: 42/42
Word Count: 20,379
Published/Updated: 2/14/2013-3/3/2013
Notes: *deep breath* aaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
*deep breath*
When they say angst they Mean It, but it’s WORTH it. The story is intense and so beautifully written, I can’t recommend this one enough (although, if you need a happy ending for P/JS…you can always stop a chapter short of the end and Pretend :’D)
Meeting His Match by RhapsodyinB [ ff.net ]
John enjoys being a carefree bachelor until someone causes him to rethink his lifestyle. His version of the classic.
Tags: Romance
Rating: T
Chapters: 2/2
Word Count: 4,897
Published/Updated: 11/21/2012-11/28/2012
Notes: As the summary implies, this is a John-centric lil character study. A heartstring-tugger, with a dash of canon-divergence.
Choosing Her Own Path by Lahiwe [ ff.net ]
Pocahontas never thought she’d be able to listen like her mother had. The gift of understanding was just that, and it hadn’t been given to her. But when she meets a man from across the sea, she learns that the gift is more a part of her than she knows.
Tags: Romance/Adventure
Rating: T
Chapters: 9/9
Word Count: 13,294
Published/Updated: ½/2012
The Collected Writings of Captain John Smith by Lahiwe[ ff.net ]
It’s been a while since Thomas Ryan has had anything to do with the New World. Still, memories of it have never left him. Five years after his return to England, however, he receives a strange parcel and a letter from none other than his old friend, John Smith. Read the story of Pocahontas from Captain Smith’s perspective-perhaps you’ll learn things you never knew you never knew.
Tags: Romance/Adventure
Rating: T
Chapters: 10/10
Word Count: 32,124
Published/Updated: 6/9/2012-12/31/2014
Notes: I included these two fics together because they’re really a two-part series. They’re both wonderful character-focused fics I just adore.
Disney’s Pocahontas: an extended retelling by best obsessed [ ff.net ]
A retelling of Disney’s Pocahontas, now complete. The idea is to see if a serious treatment of the whole story can work. Disclaimer: though some of the characters are my own, most were given their present form by the Disney Corporation.
Tags: Romance/Adventure
Rating: T
Chapters: 25/25
Word Count: 110,703
Published/Updated: 4/12/2009-5/29/2009
Notes: This is an EPIC and, if I were to pick, like, a ‘Citizen Kane’ of P/JS fic, it would be this one. Basically, it’s an expansion on the world of the film, and reframes the story a little more realistically. It’s got EVERYTHING. It’s got a deep study of both leads, complex political maneuvering, John Smith’s Pretty People Problems (obsessed with this), gay lil Thomas having a Lot to deal with, Pocahontas being smarter than everyone, and romanceeeeeee. *muah* c'e bella.
Glory to Glory by pearl037 [ ff.net | Ao3 ]
When John Smith returns to England, Pocahontas is left as the mediator between the settlers and her people. When a bad growing season forces them to cease trading, the new captain will stop at nothing to ensure the survival of his colony. Meanwhile, England prepares for war. Multi-perspective. All rights belong to Disney and history. Part XIII is up!
Tags: Adventure/Romance
Rating: T
Chapters: 14/?
Word Count: 42,731
Published/Updated: 4/6/2019-6/22/2022
Notes: There’s some wonderful characterization in this, and an excellent exploration of grief that just gets me in the gut. It’s more-or-less an alternate sequel, and builds up the setting around both the denizens of Jamestown and John’s gang of fugitives (queen behavior).
Burning Bright by typewriter33 [ ff.net ]
This is a continuation from a “Pocahontas” fanfiction 'The Burning’ published in 1999. He had never dared hope to see her alive and laughing, vibrant and beautiful. T/M
Tags: None
Rating: T
Chapters: 5/?
Word Count: 21,349
Published/Updated: 7/30/2020-7/2/2023
Notes: I’m not sure where the predecessor of this fic is (although I’ll continue to try). It’s a rare modern AU, with a twist. You can piece together what happened before the fic, and the intensity of the universe it happens in. To keep in line with the setting, Pocahontas has a different name, which can be jarring, but once you get past it the premise is interesting and the story, compelling.
The Magic of Hogwarts by orphan_account [ Ao3 ]
“The wall clock reads fifteen minutes till eleven. The newspapers indicate that today is the first of September.
King’s Cross Station is bustling… Here our fairytales begin.” Excerpt from Prologue.
Betaed by the lovely and amazing Crystal (niuniujiaojiao). Please read the notes at the beginning of this fic. I will eventually update.
Tags: Disney/Harry Potter Universe Crossover, Modern Setting, Mentions of Underage Sexuality [see Author’s Notes abt this], More Tags to be had
Rating: T
Chapters: 21/27
Word Count: 112,028
Published/Updated: 4/11/2016-1/10/2020
Notes: I didn’t include any crossovers in the main list, because I hadn’t really broken into that set of fic, yet. But I felt this one deserved a spot on the list. It’s a wide, wide fic, and includes interpretations of a TON of Disney characters. I included this because the Pocahontas/John Smith subplot absolutely fucking wrecked me, and I needed to share. The last update the fic got threw me in the back of a van and beat me with an aluminum baseball bat.
This fic is unfinished as of now, but even if it’s never updated again, it’s worth a read. Just be sure to read all of the author’s notes!
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