hi! do u have any good capri fic recs?? ty!!!
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Please, remember that all canon warnings apply to these works. I will add some warnings in the tags but please be careful and read the tags of each individual fic before reading it.
Pre-canon
Tricks of the Trade by caravanslost (Smaurent & Auguste)
“Does Mother know?” Laurent asks, wondrous.
“No.” Says Auguste. “Only I know, and now you. And you mustn’t tell a single soul. Can you promise me that?”
This one-shot is so sweet, so tender. You will die reading this.
jealousy by hyacinthis (Nicaise & Laurent)
“I get it.” Nicaise says, sliding his ring back onto his finger. “I get it.”
He crosses his arms, staring at the blonde. It looks could kill, Laurent would be dead. But he just continues his work, paying Nicaise no mind.
“You’re jealous.” Nicaise sneers.
Everything by this author is absolute gold. It is simply divine, amazing, and it hurts so bad. If you want something short that will make you cry and see Nicaise and Laurent’s relationship in a different light then read this. READ THIS AND EVERYTHING THIS AUTHOR HAS EVER WRITTEN.
deal by hyacinthis (Nicaise & Laurent)
“It better be important.” Laurent says.
Nicaise pushes the door open and Laurent looks up, his expression instantly changing. His brows furrow and he nods for Nicaise to come in. He sighs quietly and stands up, placing his papers down on the table.
“You’re shivering.” He says.
“Do you ever stop working?” Nicaise remarks tiredly as he shuts the door.
This author. This. Author.
happy returns by liesmyth (Nicaise & Laurent)
The Prince looked Nicaise up and down from behind golden lashes, brows arching. “Does my uncle know that today is your birthday?”
This is the first fic featuring Nicaise I ever read and I’m not ashamed to say I cried reading it. Amazing.
Canon divergence
Sweetmeat by Nununununu (Auguste & Laurent)
“Would you like me to paint your face, Laurent?” His uncle’s voice sounds so gentle, so hopeful of an agreement.
With Auguste unconscious due to his injuries after Marlas, the man who was set to become Regent seeks an opportunity to help cheer Laurent up.
Or at least this is what he tells the innocent young prince.
Who does not like to read an Auguste saves the day fic? Lovely, short, and straight to the point.
14 Years, 5 Months, 19 Days by Insomnia_Productions (Nicaise & Laurent)
“Nicaise is 10 years and 2 months old when he is patted on the head by the Regent.
It’s an honour, he is told. Nicaise has never held much stock for honour, but he is old enough to know an opportunity when he sees it.”
If you want to know what I thought about this check out the comment I left there, but there are simply no words? Nicaise’s characterization is just perfect. This is nostalgic but also hopeful and amazing. The ending Nicaise deserved.
Canon compliant
they're angry, they're sorry, they're worried (you don't care) by iwasgonegonegone (Laurent/Damen)
“I feel fine, and I’d feel even better if you would let me sleep,” Laurent’s voice is teetering on the edge of something and Damen decides he doesn’t want to find out what.
“Alright. Goodnight, sweetheart,” he settles on, and pulls the covers over them both.
“Goodnight,” Laurent whispers. Damen stares at the back of his husband’s head and waits to see his breath even out. It doesn’t, and neither does his./
or, 5 times Laurent has a nightmare and the one time he lets Damen in.
Honey, do yourself a favor and read this masterpiece. It has everything you are probably looking for: hurt, comfort, angst, fluff. Their conversations are so precious in this. I think I’ve read it three times now, but who’s counting, right?
The Color of Sapphires by timelymeanwhile
“Nicaise closes his eyes, and sees a long line of beautiful boys with eyes the color of sapphires—made in the image of a golden prince whose memory outshines them all.
Nicaise's final conversation with the Regent.”
Listen. This fic ended me. The writing is the best thing I’ve seen in a long, long time. In fact, I would not hesitate to say this is one of my favorite fics, if not my absolute favorite. It’s sad and I know we all like to pretend Nicaise didn’t die, but this fucking fic... This fic... You need to read this. It’s like reading poetry. That last line... I’m dead.
AU
Greatness by bigyikesdude (Ancient Greece AU)
Damianos of Akielos is on the path to become a great hero, but first, he must stop in Delpha to hear his fate.
He gets a bit more than that.
This is like Capri meets The Song of Achilles (sort of?). Laurent has visions and Damen is like Hercules. Please, read this. It’s an original idea. I don’t think I’d ever seen it before in this fandom!
Trust Falls by ChristyCorr (Modern AU, BDSM)
Damen's made some questionable life decisions before, but subbing for the co-worker he hates the most might just take the cake.
Damn, Nikandros is going to kill him.
Simply delicious. Laurent is so in character. I loved everything about this.
Gone Away by Blue_Starburst (Modern AU)
Laurent visits Auguste's grave.
So sad and short but it really has a lot of depth? I feel like the author really captured the whole “mood” of grief in this.
losing dogs by uptillthree (Modern AU, Auguste lives)
“I hate you,” Laurent says, heart hammering in his chest. He regrets the words the moment they’re out of his mouth.
Auguste leans back as though Laurent has physically struck him, mouth open.
(Laurent sneaks out one morning. Auguste is, quite understandably if you asked him, very worried.)
As the author said in the notes, it’s not often that people write Auguste in his role as a legal guardian with teen!Laurent. It’s simply amazing and to be honest you should read it more than once because there are a lot of details that are SO subtle but so good. Every time I read this I come across something I had missed the last time I read it.
Shut your mouth and run me like a river by Anonymous (Modern AU, Musicians)
LV @princeofrock—-
RT: @RollingStone Laurent Vere (“sharp tongue.”, “verisimilitude”) announces a ten-date tour, starting February 2021 in Europe rol.st/3a39f8
Damen @thedamianos—-
REALLY excited to see what this guy is going to do next! @princeofrock RT: Laurent Vere announces a ten-date tour…
LISTEN. THEY ARE BOTH MUSICIANS. YOU NEED TO FUCKING READ THIS AU OR I WILL DIE. DO YOU WANT ME TO DIE? LAURENT IS SO GOOD IN THIS. IT’S AMAZING.
The Mannequin Gallery by marrieddorks (Modern AU, Social Media and Models)
If things would have gone the way they were supposed to, Damen and Laurent would have never met. But things didn't go the way they were supposed to, not at all, and their meeting ended up being the equivalent of skydiving with a malfunctioning parachute. Damen tried not to complain. After all, he was now living his dream; he was travelling with his best friend without having to make sure their "I"s were dotted and their "T"s crossed. And, sure, Laurent was difficult to work with, to work for, but he was also great to look at and they made it work well as long as they were anywhere but in Paris. But when Laurent's past begins to cause present-day problems, Damen finds out those difficulties Laurent constantly displays were a bit more warranted than he could have ever imagined. And Laurent? Laurent finds out the truth -- and finds out how to smile.
If you’re looking for a fic that is well-written, has a cool plot, has long chapters and amazing characterization... read this. I think this is the best Damen I’ve ever read. You need this in your life, trust me.
Lamen Week 2020 - Prompts by melancholicpie
All of these are amazing (8 one-shots, btw) but you NEED to read Soulmate AU. I mean it is the best thing I have read in so long. It’s beautiful and there are so many little details (LAURENT SMOKES) and I love it. ALSO, check out Heart by Heart and leave a comment so the author decides to complete my fave fic.
Other pairings
Jord/Aimeric
turning into black and white by derogatory
His whole body sings with it, the thrill of Jord pressed flush against him. He claws long angry lines along his back and it's all he can manage from not shouting already, demanding, Fix this, fix me, and shoves him against the mattress with more force than is probably necessary.
Listen, this is heartbreaking. If you love Aimeric, you have to read this. Everything by this author is amazing, but this fic... The details, the way Aimeric deals with his trauma, Jord... The ending... Read this. If you don’t want me to die, read this.
Jord/Aimeric/Nikandros
Cherry Wine by SteeleStingray
Aimeric's life is a mess: his family kicked him 4 years ago out for an accusation he made, he has no money, no education, and his current lover, whom he lives with, has a violent temper. All of his exes have had a little too much anger. At the local emergency clinic, he has just about given up on the idea that people can be good and kind and selfless.
However, the clinic nurse does him two small favors and suddenly...there might just be some hope for him after all.
I mean, we all know anything by this author is good so... Yeah. If you want to read my thoughts on this, check out the comment I left on the last chapter of this fic. I think this is one of those fics you have to read or else you will wake up when you’re eighty and regret not listening to me. That makes no sense, but seriously. Read the shit out of this.
These are just the ones that I had on my phone. If you want more please send me another ask because this fandom is full of talented people and I will write a full essay about every fic and explain to you why you should read EVERYTHING these people write.
