Hi Lisa! Don't think I forgot you. I have not. I just have a big technical issue and it seems I won't be able to post your present until December 26th. I hope you are not too disappointed. I wish you a merry Christmas and promise you to post it as soon as I've fixed everything. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Merry Christmas! Tis the season for epic technical failures Santa. I'm in Utah, far from my home in NY and was SURE I had MY CSSS queued to post but apparently I did not.. and I dont have access to a computer to fix the situation. I barely have wifi and can't post from mobile. I feel just awful about it. So, no worries and I will happily accept whatever it is whenever it comes because I'm grateful to have been a part of this! Merry Christmas again Santa!!🎄🎁
Hi Lisa! CS Secret Santa here again. I really don't know if I am doing anything wrong and you don't receive my messages or if you are too busy to answer them. I would really get to know you better. I am already working on your gift and I cannot wait giving it to you. Do you have all your presents yet? Are you excited about Santa coming in 9 days? Have a great day. Santa
Hi Santa - sorry it’s taking me some time to get back to you. I’ve been so busy finishing up my shopping this week before we leave for Utah, and my birthday was this weekend, this is the first time I’ve had free. We celebrated Christmas early tonight with my mom’s family, since we’re traveling to be with my dad at the end of the week. Watching my girls so excited, I think that’s my favorite part of this holiday! It makes me excited for it all again.
I’ve literally never been this late to the game before... I am just sitting down with my kids Christmas lists attempting to bang it all out in one. I had myself convinced I had time because we were going to Utah... but no.
Hi Lisa! I am not sure if I do something wrong and if you get my asks, but here I am again - your Santa - who would love to get to know you better. I know you will do great with your giftee. So hopefully that won't be a 'one time thing' for you ;) - tell me a bit about you. So you like(d) Gremma and Millian? Is CS endgame for you or do you enjoy all three couples the same? I really think I know what I will create for you and I cannot wait to start creating it. I promise to write again soon!
I am SO sorry SS - I sort of ghosted off Tumblr/social media last week. Just needed a quick detox to get things straight and really ready to roll here! I have two littlish girls (8 & 2) so even though we’re going away I still have to festive up everything which... I have 12 very very very large storage boxes full of Christmas decorations. It’s... a massive undertaking for me.
So I loved Gremma, I respect Millian... The second Emma pressed a knife to Hook’s throat though it was over for me and I’ve been a Ride or Die CS’er since. I think Gremma and Millian were both necessary in order for CS to work the way they do. I still lowkey ship Gremma and I’ll read Gremma fic as long as Killian is never introduced. I don’t feel that way about Millian though. I have conflicting feelings about Milah, because we don’t get to see enough of her and Killian together to form a solid opinion on them. I do believe Milah deserved a better fate than what was given to her in the Underworld... I think Killian deserved closure with her that he never got... I think she got screwed over more than a few times by Rumple and it was shitty for the writers to just use her the way I feel they did.
Hope you’re doing well and I promise not to go off grid again! How are your preparations going? What are you doing to get ready in your part of the world? What language is your first? English is my first, but I grew up listening to my oma speak German so I understand and speak that conversationally (not fluently because phew that’s a hard one!), I took Spanish in HS and still speak that fairly well, I can read and write French (though I can’t speak it at all... I learned for an RPG I played years ago!), and I know some Italian (I worked in pizzerias and they taught me a little, though I think it’s Sicilian more than Italian?). I’m always looking to learn more though! I think Portuguese is the next one I’d like to tackle!
If you happen to still do the winter prompts, I have a request, and no rush or worries if it takes time to complete! -- 47. our first date goes horribly so i don’t know why i say yes to a second date, and now, we’re stuck at the diner until the snow slows down and i’m having fun
I’m happily ignoring the madness that is tumblr right now to bring you this prompt that really got me inspired (thanks, Sarah :*) and that I only altered a little bit. :D Again, if you like this, check out all of ‘Tis The Season and if you really really like it, check out my brand new book which also contains a selection of Christmas stories - thank youuu!
47. our first date goes horribly so i don’t know why i say yes to a second date, and now, we’re stuck at the diner until the snow slows down and i’m having fun from @lifeinahole27
Fifth Date is the Charm; ~ 7, 500 words; FF.NET || AO3
Hey.
So… I caught my guy faster than expected.. doyou wanna get a cup of something at Granny’s maybe?
It’s Emma by the way.
From last week?
Killian stares down athis phone, his finger a bit numb from shock. He was fully convinced that thefirst two messages were meant for someone else and was just typing a reply(something along the lines of Sorry,lass, I think you texted the wrong number. This is the inadequate arsehole youwent out with last week.) when the other two came in.
Is it possible thatshe had more than one date last week? Well, it’s certainly more probable thanher wishing to see him again. Ever. In any situation. Let alone a social one.Their date was a “low point” for Killian. And that coming from a guy who, inthe last year alone, lost his hand, his job and his girlfriend in that preciseorder, each one as a consequence of the previous.
Hello, Swan. I feel like I should make sureyou’re aware – this is Killian Jones. Ruby set us up last week.
He tosses the phoneback on his coffee table, sure that he is not going to even get an oh shit, sorry, wrong number and headsto the kitchen, sending a silent prayer that there is some spaghetti leftbecause he does not want to gooutside in this weather.
He’s out of spaghetti.Of course, he is. The universe doesn’t leave pasta in the cupboards of thepeople it hates.
His phone pings againand he feels bad for underestimating Emma Swan’s politeness. After all, this isthe woman who stoically sat through the excruciating two hours that constitutedtheir “date” and even asked if he needed a ride home afterwards. The woman ispart angel. But then he figured that out pretty quickly. That was part of theproblem.
I know?
Killian frowns down atthe bright screen. The hell? He starts sliding his thumb over the keyboard,cursing as he gets every second word wrong in his rush.
I’m sorry. I just wanted to make sure. You wantto get something to drink at Granny’s? Now? With me?
He scrunches up hisface. Can you get second-hand embarrassment from your own texts? Or is thatjust first-hand embarrassment?
Umm, yes? If you want to?
He doesn’t understand.Is this to be payback? Maybe she’ll stand him up? Or show up and throw a drinkin his face? In either case, she is entitled to it, he won’t deny her that. Andit won’t take more than a few minutes probably, he can replenish his pastasupplies on the way back.
Hello lovely! So I am such a bad Santa because last time I sent an ask I didn't even mention that I am your Santa. I only asked how you are and if you are ready for Christmas, etc. I am very sorry for that. You must have thought I forgot about you. NO WAY, I WOULD NEVER DO THAT! This I can promise you. I will not drop out, no matter what. My Santa dropped out last year last minute and I know how disappointing that can be. So you can rely on me. Your plans for Christmas sound lovely. (1/?)
Oh gosh, word limitation, that's aweful... well, where were I? Oh yes... It's great when people come together again around Christmas. It's such a peaceful and lovely time of the year. So tell me, do you read a lot of fanfiction or are you more into gifs, art or browsing through dashes and reblogging stuff? Is there anything you love most about OUAT or CS and is there anything/one who cannot stand? Do you have anything specific in mind you would have loved to see on screen but never did? (2/3)
I would love to get to know you a little bit better so I can find out what to gift you. I am so excited already. Getting to know people is always the best part of the CSSS and of course, creating the gift and gifting the gift and well, no, everything is exciting about it. That's why I participate again. I love giving and so it's the perfect event for me. Have a great day, Lisa.
Hi Anon! Can I tell you a secret? I had a feeling even without you saying so. ;)
That’s a lot of questions there SS (it’s really not is it? But they are kinda loaded questions lol)
Do I read fanfiction? I consume fics like a holocaust fire. I originally joined Tumblr back in the day as part of the DW fandom, but when I crossed over into OUAT, I found some of the most amazing authors and stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading (I’m “old” too by most fandom standards... I remember ff.net before the Great Purge.) The CS fandom has completely spoiled me as far as my standards are concerned for “good” fanfic. This fandom is an absolute blessing in that respect. I love a good manip/gif set and I am a sucker for anything that draws a parallel between “The Princess Bride” and Captain Swan.
What do I love most about OUAT? Emma’s Magic. There’s a whole headcanon I can give you for that, but the reader’s digest version is that I always felt it was a metaphor; the more open Emma became to those around her, the idea of loving and being loved, the more her magic developed and was more under her control. It’s part of why Frozen Swan is my #1BroTP.
Sigh - who can’t I stand? Regina after S2. I loved the Queen in the beginning but her muddled redemption arc and other avenues they took her down just completely ruined her for me. I love a good redemption, hers was not one... which plays into your next question... something I would have loved to see on screen? A decent redemption for Regina is definitely one of them, but above all is MORE OF EMMA’S STORY. Growing up... The Swans... her time in Tallahassee... her referenced married boyfriend... I don’t know literally anything. I am a Duckling, first and foremost. OUAT was Emma’s story, in my opinion, and I would have loved to see more about her than see certain other characters slaughter yet another village. I would have liked to see more of Killian and Milah too. (I’m a big Gremma and Millian fan, but that’s a whole ‘nother tirade!)
I will open signups again until Sunday, December 2nd!
Word has reached my ear that there are people out in the fandom who forgot to sign up or who heard about the event after signup period closed, so if you have anyone on your friendslist who might be interested, please tell them!
This WILL NOT (!) influence any pairings which are already made!
This idea might only be a chance to
- add more people who are interested but missed the deadline
- add more people who are interested but heard about the event too late
- drop out without having a bad feeling about it because we might find new people who want to join us
- spread the word about this fabulous event
- spread Christmas joy
If you have any questions, ideas, concerns, please let me know. My askbox and my inbox are always open for you!
PS: Only 25 days until Christmas!!! Can you believe it?
If you think now: ‘great that she opened signups again, but how do I sign up?’
That’s easily explained: Send me an ask telling me you want to participate until December 2nd. After that I will send out an ask to each one of you, telling you who your giftee (the person you have to give a gift) is.
Please make sure to enable anonymous asks AND also allow people who are not following you to send asks as well.
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Meet Killian Jones. Attractive. Wealthy. Arrogant. He has it all… until he becomes aggressively unattractive outside as he is on the inside. Cursed to find someone that can see him better than he can see himself, he hides away, because who could ever learn to love a beast?
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Archive: Captain Swan Big & Little Bang
I can’t believe this is it. Where has the time gone?! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the love and support you’ve shown this story, you never cease to blow me away!
This story wouldn’t be what it is without the help from @initiala and @idristardis . You ladies helped me so much, thank you.
To @cocohook38, your art brought this story to life, thank you! Banner - Chp 1 - Chp 5 - Chp 9
To every single person involved in @captainswanbigbang, it’s been an amazing journey and I’m honored to have made it with you!! <3
Chapter Ten – All You Need Is Love
April – 2018
Killian checks around his room one final time to make sure he hasn’t forgotten anything before he zips up his bag and walks over to his closet. Opening the door, he moves to grab one of his jackets when the sight of black leather catches his eye. With a deep breath, he runs his hand down the leather until he feels the hole and reaches into the pocket to pull out the pocket watch.
Ok - Okokokok... I have literally never been so upset over Tumblr than last night because I literally spent TWO HOURS typing out a reaction post to this chapter, hit backspace one time too many like a FOOL and lost the WHOLE FREAKING THING. I gasped and sat in shock, and my poor husband was so confused when I turned to him with legit tears in my eyes hysterical laughing because...
Having said this... I am now typing in Google Docs to AVOID such a problem again and will ATTEMPT (under the cut) to remember and recapture everything I said last night because it took a long time and 100% Kristin is worth driving myself crazy for. So... here we go...
I know it started with “A-FREAKING-HEM…”
I honestly can’t even remember how I started this is so upsetting to me. (Honestly I did this twice, but the first time I only lost my introduction so while it was upsetting, it wasn’t as devastating as the second time when I was about to hit post noticed a typo and LOST IT ALL. OH I REMEMBER!)
Normally I do my best work flailing in the tags, but since I am about 90% coffee, tending towards shouty capitalizations, and my NY is showing in full force today, I am going to do a stream of consciousness reaction post to the final chapter of a fic I feel like I have been waiting forever for. (I’m 95% coffee and 5% stolen pancake this morning so this all works still!)
Goddamn your blog font is super freaking small on my monitors. I actually had to go get my glasses for this!
Ok, here we go…
CAN WE TALK ABOUT JEWELHUNTER!? This is beyond my favorite and I would love the hell out of a rambling one-shot dedicated to their domesticity. When you first introduced them I remember saying something about theem trading secrets on styling curls and I stand by that damnit! It’s only going to get better now that they are going to live together and I love it. They are so goshdarn adorable in the few seconds they are even featured that I just want more of it… (casual begging for more JewelHunter…)
I am the older sibling to a much younger sister (I’m turning 34 this month, she is 20.) I feel Liam so hard in general when it comes to his worries over Killian, because I have totally been there myself. (I still am frankly.) I have definitely had a similar freak out over my sister driving somewhere and while obviously my sister wasn’t a cursed recluse for 3 years, it really resonates all the same, the concern and the rambling worries. It’s hard letting them go…
Oh Killian driving on the wrong side of the road… silly Brits.
Wait… what? Did I miss something? Was there a conversation that happened about them staying together? Listen I have been distracted this week, I completely admit that (and you know this because I maybe kinda yelled a little yesterday that I was TWO DAYS behind the update like a fool!) But I am lost here.
The fucking letters are adorable! I see my husband every day but I still write little post-its and notes to him on the regular and hide them around the house for him to find.
“No more talking.” Emma cutting to the chase. I would too, not gonna lie.
NO ONE SHOULD HAVE A CELL PHONE. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE CS SEXY TIMES.
There was a cut scene right? I feel like I missed something again lol Did we know MM was pregnant? This is why I like to binge read, so I don’t forget anything lol.
These two idiots are adorable with their crossword puzzles.
Ok… this… Just… ugh, some of this is gonna sound maybe a little creepy? Lol but…
You write this smut so well (and a hugh thank you to @initiala for making you do this.) It reads very well and feels super authentic. OMG Killian being a smol nervous little bunny about pleasing Emma because he’s been abstinent for three years is so precious, and I just really really loved it.
I feel like sometimes I read smut/smutty parts and I am sitting there trying to figure out WHAT THE HELL position everyone is in and ‘how in the hell do you manage something like that?’ if I can actually figure it out… but I don’t get that with you and it just…
Ok but Z totally would be the kind of aunt to let you have chocolate milk in your cereal Henry… not because she’s a “cool aunt” (even though I definitely think she would be the snarky drunk aunt in the corner talking smack about everyone at the family party which is in my opinion the DEFINITION of cool aunt lol), but because she knows it will totally pissed Regina off when she finds out lol
HOLY MISDIRECT!
From the second Ruby said: “Even apart you guys are sickly sweet. Let me guess, you miss her even though you only saw her just last night.” I for sure thought we were getting a CS wedding
And then that scene with Leo and Dave -- I really thought… Oh but then you come through AGAIN WITH THE JEWELHUNTER…. Seriously living for it.
THE PANCAKE INCIDENT
One of my favorite things that I feel like you do so well is seamlessly work in canon material into your AUs… it’s an absolute gift and I love it. Poor Liam.
I love Killian being jealous here… because it’s so silly of it. Emma was with Graham who obviously isn’t interested in her and Killian knows this but is still seeing green. I think it’s not because she was with another guy so much as he wants to be the one she falls asleep with all the times… I see you Killian, I know what’s up.
(still one of my fav commercials ever btw lol)
OH GIRL YOU DROPPED A BOMB…
“Because I’d want the baby to be in the wedding.”
(Ok so you did that out of order, whatever… the sentiment is there!)
I waited for this from you for a long time, and it was completely worth the wait. You are a fantastic writer my friend, truly truly gifted. I can’t wait to see what you do next.
((there was definitely more last night before I lost it all and I am truly so upset about it but I think I hit all the points I wanted to hit even if I didn’t match it word for word. The point is I enjoyed the heck out of this and I can’t wait to go back and binge read it again and appreciate it all over!))
