Small Town Legends

A Roswell New Mexico rec blog. Icon by @lovingliz.

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Hello I'm sorry to bother you but I was wondering if you could help me find a fanfiction? Here is all I know about it I am looking for a fic that I read on ao3 it is a Malex fic and in it Michael is at Maria's house or Isabel's house I'm pretty sure it's Maria's and he is unconscious or stuck in his head and the things he is seeing in his head start to actually happen to him physically such as the cross burned into his skin and his hand being broken everyone tries to get through to him to get him out of it but nothing works Kyle and I think maybe Rosa call Alex but he is away on some kind of training or something like that and doesn't have access to his phone I think it takes like 2 days for them to reach him and he goes and helps that is all I remember I'm pretty sure it was more than one chapter any help would be much appreciated where I can read it what it's called who wrote it any help would be great. Thank you in advance.

Hello friend!

I think you might be thinking of this fic? or maybe this one?

If those are not the fic you're thinking of, do come back and let us know!

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Hi how did u put the ask me anything in your bio? Help an anon out

Do you mean the text that says "Ask your local airman?"

You can edit the text based on the Tumblr theme you have. Click on the little paintbrush at the top right of your tumblr page and scroll to the very bottom that has the option "Add a page" and follow the steps!

I hope this mini tutorial helped!

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To celebrate the end of Alex Manes week, here are a few of great Alex centric works!

surprise

post s3. now that they are officially together, michael wants to give alex the best birthday party ever.

G | @alexmanesss | Alex Manes/Michael Guerin

tropes

T | @queersirius | Alex Manes

Better than New

It's been three years, seven weeks, five days, and some odd hours since the last time they saw each other. Before the accident. Before Alex lost his leg below the knee. Before Alex had to give up piloting and started teaching instead.

G | @angrycowboy | Alex Manes/Michael Guerin

"what is the mission you’re working on right now?”

T | @manesalex | Alex Manes/Michael Guerin

Alex in Animal Crossing

G | @djchika | Alex Manes/Michael Guerin

Tyler Blackburn for Advocate Magazine

G | @youaremyworldlois​ | Tyler Blackburn, Alex Manes

We hope you take the time to look through all the other brilliant works as well!

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Jones the Movie

Watch out for him this Halloween

T | @djchika​ | Jones, the entire main cast

Why We Love It: Are you ready for Halloween? This incredible reshaping of season 3 turns Roswell into a horror landscape, with Jones as a demonic killer on the loose. Not only does this “preview” bring out the best horror tropes, the infinite Halloween spooky possibilities of Jones’ power are put together to horrify everyone. A fantastic spooky treat!

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whenever you’re ready, can we surrender?

Alex and Michael save each other and take on tomorrow, together. A season 3 finale, canon-divergent coda.

T | @bydayornight | Michael Guerin/Alex Manes

Why We Love It: Season three has come to an end with some ups and downs. Michael and Alex have finally stopped keeping score and are now communicating, listening and caring. It’s been quite the journey.

For whatever reasons there were many gaps in between their scenes and the development of their beautiful relationship is in the hands of our imagination. The author gives us some moments of Alex and Michael saving each other in times of trouble, ready to die for their soulmate if needed be, as well as some great descriptions of Michael using his great powers to defend their love. Also, we get to have declarations! This piece gives us that. They are together. They are meant to be. Our life is complete.

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I don’t belong here, not in this atmosphere

Michael gradually warms up to being part of the pod squad family. A spiritual coda to 3x10, but mostly a tween!pod-squad flashback.

G | @bydayornight​ | The Pod Squad: Michael Guerin & Isobel Evans & Max Evans

Why We Love It: This was such a beautiful glimpse into the Pod Squad's past. Their beginning of coming together as a family. Michael's pain is palpable, and the support of his alien siblings, especially from Isobel, touches your heart. It's evident that the three of them have been through so much, together and apart. We appreciate more of their backstory and the ties created as a result. Witnessing Michael display his powers to Max and Isobel for the first time is exciting. A connection is made when Isobel mentions what she is capable of doing, too. Michael realizes he's not alone. Parallel to the show, it reveals the link from the past to the present, as Dallas is mentioned. These characters we know and love can be strong on their own, but as a unit, they're untouchable. The love between them has always been there. Also, Arturo remains to be the absolute greatest of humans!

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Today is Liz Ortecho appreciation post day! Please help reblog these beautiful portraits of our wonderful protagonist and resident genius scientist

Liz Ortecho at the crashdown

G | @dr-lemurr​ | Liz Ortecho

Liz Ortecho with pokemon

G | @lieselfh-art​ | Liz Ortecho

Liz Ortecho & spirea

G | @slynella​ | Liz Ortecho

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The pieces want to be together

@facelessfrey​ | Michael Guerin/Alex Manes

Why We Love It: This artist always mesmerizes us with breathtaking artwork, and this particular piece captures Malex finally reuniting with one another. We can all scream from the desert: “The pieces are finally together again!” This scene was such a gift resulting in Malex fans rejoicing across our fandom. We love the magic within this art; the colors, their quote, and the spot-on resemblance of these two characters. As much as we adored the kiss, this soft, sweet nuzzle between Michael and Alex reflected a peaceful, loving moment full of hope for their future—the artist achieved that beautiful embrace in this artwork.

We’re so grateful to all of the amazing artists in our fandom! Thank you for recreating these special moments for us. 

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woke me up from the longest dream

Alex gets Michael to tag along to fix up an alien lead and they find something powerful.

T | @spaceskam | Alex Manes/Michael Guerin

Why We Love It:

Really there’s so much to love about this fic. Seeing Alex and Michael work together is always beloved. And this team up includes alien tech, actual communication, evidence of growth from both of them, and one hotel room. Oh and also a really fun alien tidbit that Alex, Liz, and Kyle have discovered and it’s just so good that we’re going to pretend it’s canon.

We won’t give away what happens with their trip and what they discover but there’s a beautifully hopeful ending that leaves you wanting more and also knowing they’re finally working towards the future they both have wanted for over a decade.

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who's gonna watch you die

Kyle wakes up in the hospital after the events of 3x04 to find Liz and Alex at his bedside.

G | @bisexualalienss | Alex Manes & Kyle Valenti, Liz Orteco & Kyle Valenti

Why We Love It:

I'm a sucker for Alex and Kyle friendship moments and this fic does such a great job at showing not only them, but Liz is there to add a little friendship as well. This is a coda for 3x04, but it definitely holds it's worth as more episodes air. We don't get enough friendship moments in the show and canon often falls short at showing people be there for their best friends, so fics like these are the perfect way to get that. It's very sweet and fitting and, like any good coda, I almost wish it would've happened instead. If you need a little Kyle being loved by his two favorite people, definitely check this one out!

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bad blood will out

Post 3x02/pre-3x03 aka trying to smash a year’s worth of talking into a cool 2.5k

He looks the most beautiful in these moments, his rage magnificent and never ending. Hunger is a good discipline, and Michael has spent a lot of his life starving. Or, Alex climbs into Michael's lap and let's him to cling to him for an hour.

Mature | by anonymous | Alex Manes/Michael Guerin

Why We Love It: Besides the amazing fact they communicate like two adults (in love) here, this piece gives us hope we can expect Malex healthy development this season. Alex is about to make a declaration of love, when they end up discussing Forrest Long and the conversation from then on is a statement of Malex being real, good for each other and sexy and full of emotions. A truly nice read for Malex fans.

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Alex Manes quotes T.S. Eliot

G | @bydayornight​ | Michael Guerin/Alex Manes

Why We Love It: A panel of art depicting a malex scene is always a delight to us, but the mix of conversation with poetry is even more so. The artist beautifully combines emotions of Eliot’s poetry with brief but colorful imagery - Alex’s place in the world, his purpose right now, and where he wants to be - with Michael.

Artists in the fandom are rare, so we implore all of you to shower love and likes and reblogs on this particular piece and to the artist!

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Shelter

Max and Michael talk, about Alex, and about Liz.

Coda to 3x03.

G | @ravens-words​ | Max Evans & Michael Guerin — (Pairings: Echo & Malex)

Why We Love It:

We love to see fics with brotherly alien bonding, and this coda delivers! It captures the essence of these two characters and how they’ve bonded once more. This displays how they’re moving through the pain of the past yet addressing the unknown of their futures. The support you feel is something that makes you smile, and you can recognize how they both needed to just open up and express their wounds, fears, and even their hope for the future. Max is there for Michael as he finally tells about his shared moments with Alex. Michael does the same as Max explains his vulnerability with Liz. Sometimes all you need is that one person to open your eyes to move forward in the direction you need to take—that’s what the writer has established for these two characters. Here’s hoping we see more shared moments between the Pod Squad on screen, too!

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fireside chat

3.01 coda.

what if alex went to talk to michael after leaving the bus stop?

G | whoaitsmichele | Michael Guerin & Alex Manes

Why We Love It: A short but hopeful in between scene after the season premiere, this fic refreshes our love of both boys. The sense of connection, the familiarity that both Alex and Michael have of each other comes rushing back reading the exchange in this fic.

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WE ARE BACK!

Season 3 has arrived, and so we have returned to share more wonderful fan made content for everyone to enjoy. We aim to restart rec posts next week!

If there is a specific work you’d like to recommend, please send us an ask

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Hi everyone!

Since the new season is around the corner, we’re going to take a brief break and return with new recs of fandom content once the new season starts

We hope you’ll join us when we return to celebrate the return of the show!

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Liz Ortecho, the badass Latina

G | coup2crayon33 | Liz Ortecho

Why We Love It: An incredible rendering of Liz Ortecho, this beautiful fanart piece pulls together everything we love about our leading lady. Liz is more than just her race, her gender, her culture, and this artist highlights the complexity and beauty of Liz Ortecho, the woman in all her colorful glory. The splash of blood in the background and the handprint are brilliant additions we can’t help but stan.

Max Evans, the space cowboy

G | coup2crayon33 | Max Evans

Why We Love It: Another offering by the same artist, paints an incredible picture of our leading man. While Max doesn’t have the cultural complexities Liz brings, the artist very beautifully renders the dichotomy of Max’s character. His need to protect those he loves, with the need to punish wrongdoers in a see-saw balance in front of him and behind him. 

Lost in the Echo

G | dixie24 | Max Evans/Liz Ortecho

Why We Love It: No one can disagree that the image of Max and Liz touching foreheads is one of the most romantic moments of the show. This lineart captures the intensity of the moment, even in monochrome. The details of closed eyes, and captured hands immediately brings you back to the scene where Liz Ortecho and Max Evans first touched each other, and the rest is history.