#akaiikowrites

[ohitsaunicorn]

I’ve posted this one so many times in various stages of unfinish but it’s done now!

[thekamisamanejimaki]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 7/10 Fandom: Voltron: Legendary Defender Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Keith/Shiro (Voltron), Minor or Background Relationship(s) Characters: Keith (Voltron), Shiro (Voltron), The Rest of the Gang's Here Too Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Slow Burn, Daddy Kink, Friends to Lovers, Questionable Humor, RomCom Level Shenanigans, Undernegotiated Kink, Possessive Behavior, Belting, Soft BDSM, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Veteran Shiro (Voltron), Honestly a Lot Lighter Than It Sounds I Promise, Podfic, Podfic & Podficced Works, Audio Format: Streaming, podfic cover art welcome, Podfic Length: 1.5-2 Hours Series: Part 1 of of all the things my ears have heard (the best by far is you) Summary:

A podfic of akaiiko's "don't call me baby (unless you mean it)" aka the best fic to have ever blessed my eyes. Ever.

Original story summary:

Getting with Shiro is worth anything. Anything. So Keith is going to fake being the cliche with daddy issues - complete with stuffed animals, booty shorts, and an utter loss of dignity - until he makes it. Hopefully along the way he'll figure out why it feels like being Shiro's baby boy might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to him.

Keith has a moment where he wonders, somewhat blankly, how he bought this perfectly serviceable shirt and then promptly forgot its existence. Then he looks down. And remembers in a series of post traumatic flashbacks exactly why he’d blocked the shirt from his consciousness.

Namely, three words, in a font that isn’t comic sans but comes insultingly close to it, garnished with red glitter: Daddy’s Little Boy.

“Keith?” Very slowly, he turns to look at the closed door to his bedroom. “Keith, are you okay? I heard…” Probably some kind of vaguely strangled noise. But Shiro’s too nice to articulate that kind of thing. “Keith? If you don’t answer, I’m coming in.”

Chapter 2, Part 3: The One with Regrets is now live on AO3 and YouTube!

[zjofierose]

2018 Sheith Fic Rec Post Pt. 1

This is the first installment of several rec posts I’m planning to make in conjunction with the new year and with @sheithfictioncatalogue’s reclist/follower celebration! I keep a spreadsheet of fic I read in a year, and I read over 500 last year alone (I read fast, and I have a commute). So, when I went through and looked even for just the fics I’d marked for myself with 5 stars, there were… a lot of them.

I’ve tried to select ones that might be somewhat less widely known, though there are a few classics mixed in. Please note these are based on my taste alone, and thus ymmv! Hopefully you’ll find something new and enjoyable here!

she's cheer captain kissing him under the bleachers | akaiiko, onehornyunicorn | T/E | 4,035 (2 fic series)  @akaiikowrites

Falling in love with Keith Kogane hurts. Everyone knows that. But it’s easy to fall in love with her, anyway.

I enjoy trans!keith or nb!keith stories a lot, though I don’t personally headcanon him that way in the actual series, and I’m also a sucker for HS/College AUs, so this little series hits me in a couple good places. That said, this wouldn’t be half as enjoyable if it weren’t so well-written. Keith as a high school ice queen? Shiro as the sweetheart athlete who knows what he wants when he sees her it? It’s delightful, and sweet, and I would read so much more in this verse.

control: see (me) | arcadenemesis | T/E | 20,326 (2 fic series) @copilotsheith

“I just can't believe you found me,” he whispers. It's nothing short of a miracle to Shiro too. When Keith had first changed course unexpectedly, he had been concerned. They were already battling against time to get back to Earth. The last thing he could have ever expected was a gut-wrenching sense of deja vu as Black tenderly collected up a tiny, dying Altean ship, floating in the vacuum of space. Not all the clones perish. A sole survivor threatens to tip the balance of Voltron.

I know in the series Kuron… basically stops existing once Shiro’s put into his body. Or something. But I find stories exploring the clones and their relationships to Shiro himself and the other paladins really fascinating, because there are just so many ways they can go. This one I really love, because Shiro and Keith’s reactions feel very real to me, and the clone becomes a fully realized person, especially in the sequel. The first one stands alone well, the second one is delightfully NSFW, but will also punch you in the gut at the end, so be forewarned.

i told the moon to never let me go | pumpkinless | E | 57,035  @disloyalpunk​

Sometimes the best decisions are the most reckless, and Shiro's recklessness is inspired.

I love me some pre-kerberos fic. IDK that I could even tell you why, other than that I like a good origin story, but I do. I also love, love, love established relationship/married fics. This is both of those, and also it’s long, and also it is so full of intelligent emotional writing, and hope, and joy, and grief, and… this is my go-to fic for “I Have Too Many Emotions Right Now And Need Catharsis”. It will fuck you up, and you will thank it for the privilege.

a god big enough for your love | xerampelinae | M | 8,387 @xerampelinaekiss

When the universe was empty, there was only quiet. Then out of nothingness came the first of the Five Gods: the Black Lion, Guardian of the Sky, and the Red Lion, Guardian of Fire. The First God and the Second came together in the great dark and brought forth light.

Who loves a good mythological AU??? raises hand and waves it around So, consider this a blanket rec for all of xerampelinae’s work, because it is all fantastic, and it varies a lot, which is fun as a reader. But this particular Greek Mythology AU/Crossover Thing is particularly wonderful imho. 10/10, do recommend.

laws of the beast | tagteamme | E | 100,871 @phaltu​

Under the scorching desert sun, Shiro picks up a hitchhiker who ends up saving his life— and claims to know him.

I can’t write a suspenseful plot to save my life, and I respect the hell out of anyone who can, let alone someone who can sustain one over the length of a novel, plus include gut-twisting emotional scenes, and develop genuine stakes for the characters and readers. This fic is a hell of a ride, and absolutely worth your time. One of my favorite long-fics.

toast the snow that fell | p0rth0s | E | 31,126

Keith leans forward a little further, puts his weight on his arms and kicks his socked feet in the air a few times, like paddling water. “I’ll be your friend, Shiro.”

Shiro pauses where he’s bent over the couch, meets Keith’s gaze dead-on and stares. “Aren’t you generous.”

“I’m so good,” Keith chirps. “So drunk,” Shiro mumbles. He’s not wrong. TL;DR a first meeting, a snow in, a Holt, and two lonely boys

A thing that I think is very hard to find in fics is believable and extended sexual and romantic tension. It’s hard to write! It’s very easy to either fall into tropes or to drag things out too long, or make them too soft (I love soft, but that lessens the edge of the tension usually), or whatever. This fic? Keeps you on tenterhooks. Also, it’s got a real sweet underpinning of found family and excellent Keith&Pidge and Pidge&Shiro friendships, which I always love.

negative spaces | lysapadin | T | 2,294 @lysapadin​

What does it mean to be the clone of a man like Takashi Shirogane? Here are some things you don't have: A prosthetic where your right hand and arm should be; a scar crossing the bridge of your nose; any hair that has been stripped of color by quintessence; a patchwork of scars across your skin, the roadmap to your nightmares; any real right to those nightmares.

As far as Shiro!clone fics go, this is probably my favorite. The writing style is experimental, but it really, really works for the story. I love the way it deals with the loss of entities/beings/people that were never known, but were so closely tied, and the accompanying sensations of guilt and sorrow, along with the inevitable identity crises.

and we could touch the sun | miaoujones | T | 3,147 @miaoujones​

"Why did you do it?" The tightness in his chest makes Shiro feel short of breath but he pushes on, holding Keith's gaze. "Why did you save me, after." Keith doesn't interrupt him, but Shiro stops there anyhow. His gaze slips from Keith's eyes to his cheek, to the scar burned into his face.

Non-sexual intimacy fics are a rare breed, and even rarer when they’re done well. This is an excellent example of the genre, and I highly recommend it, as well as the rest of this author’s works.

of glass hearts and gold | arcadenemesis | T/M | 31,019 (3 fic series)  @copilotsheith​

Keith is an up and coming figure skating prodigy with an image problem. Shiro defies traditional belief as the undisputed Champion of his discipline. It's only a matter of time before fate draws them together.

I’m a sucker for a good AU, and this is a Good AU. Keith and Shiro are Olympic Figure Skaters, chasing each other on the ice and around the world. They do (not really a spoiler) get together, but it’s not always easy, and this fic carries an authenticity in their relationship both as competitive teenagers and devoted friends, and eventually as lovers in an adult commitment.

Riftwood | neyasochi | M | 56,128  @neyasochi​

In the year since Takashi Shirogane went missing on the trail, national park ranger Keith has spent all the time he can spare searching the rugged terrain for his boyfriend. But Shiro’s sudden return one summer night brings as much uncertainty as it does relief— amid dark discoveries deep in the woods, Keith finds himself questioning just how deeply Shiro changed during his lost year.

I do not do horror. Do. Not. Do Horror. Which means I genuinely have no idea how or why I started reading this - I think I was just cruising through the author’s other fics, and started reading without checking the summary? Suffice it to say, I got partway in and was reading through my fingers, but it was too good to put down. It’s the rare horror that avoids gore and ends well, and I love it - very creepy, well characterized, and exceptionally well written.

sand and stars | neyasochi | T | 22,203 @neyasochi​

Keith’s no stranger to shit going sideways, but mistakenly assaulting and robbing a crown prince is definitely the peak misfortune of his considerable criminal career. Suddenly in the custody of the royal guard and slated for a swift and unceremonious execution, he figures his short life is over. Imminently.

But then Prince Takashi offers him an alternative.

Hands down my favorite Sheith Fantasy AU. This has a sequel, which I think was actually written first, and which was also very good, but I prefer this one. Wonderful character moments, beautifully constructed world, excellent storytelling.

that chaste mouth open like | pumpkinless | E | 9,643  @disloyalpunk​

There is fire dancing underneath Keith’s skin, and all he can think about is burning hotter underneath Shiro.

I read widely. If I like the author, I’ll give just about anything a chance, regardless of whether it’s a kink or genre I’m usually into. Which, thank you, pumpkinless, is how I ended up reading Daddy!kink w/ a side of humiliation. Now, it helps that the author (whom you probably already know from their incomparable Frat AU) is a maestro at writing scorchingly hot and deeply emotional smut, but there’s an undercurrent of love and trust and safety in this fic that made me able to enjoy these particular kinks in ways I wouldn’t usually.

[wallmakerrelict]

-chinhands- please do tell about "legendary defenders of the old kingdom" in excruciating detail.

Shiroflashed him a grin and whistled anear-splitting note. The eyes painted on the prow of the Paperwing flashedyellow and looked pleased at his audacious bravery. Keith gripped the sidesof the fuselage for dear life. As Shiro unspooled a litany of Charter marksthat Keith would never have dared to attempt, the Paperwing sped up, pointedits nose at the sky, and stalled out.

For a momentthey hung suspended in the air, motionless, all their momentum swallowed by thestall. Then they fell. The Paperwing twisted slowly on its axis like a leaf inthe wind as it plummeted toward the waves. Keith kept his butt in the seat by clingingto it with both hands and both legs, but his hair whipped upwards and his heart wasin his throat.

Shiro heldon with only two fingers hooked under the edge of the prow. The rest of hisbody floated free, one arm stuck out like a wing, legs kicking as if he wereswimming in air. He laughed and laughed. He had the courage of youth then, andno sense of his own fragility. Pretending he was flying even as he was falling.Keith would remember him that way for a long time.

[wallmakerrelict]

wip meme

The Rules: Post the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Pick out the title that most intrigues you, or interests you and I’ll post a little snippet of it or tell you something about it!!

Tagged by @akaiikowrites and HOLY SHIT, friend! You have a lot of WIPs! The last time my WIP folder looked like that I had to take a shot of whiskey, bite on a block of wood, and delete everything because it was giving me anxiety. (This worked wonders for my mental health at the time but I do not advise it for obvious reasons.)

The only actual WIPs I currently have are labeled “Legendary Defenders of the Old Kingdom” and “A Generation Lost in Space” (both Voltron).

Also teeeeechnically in my WIP folder are “Surface Tension” (Supernatural) and “The Next Galahad” (Kingsman). But I should probably, after over three years, finally accept that these are not WIPs and are in fact dead fics.

tagging @oak-ley and @lucifercaelestis

[myelinatedsheith]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 9/10 Fandom: Voltron: Legendary Defender Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Keith/Shiro (Voltron), Minor or Background Relationship(s) Characters: Keith (Voltron), Shiro (Voltron), The Rest of the Gang's Here Too Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Slow Burn, Daddy Kink, Friends to Lovers, Questionable Humor, RomCom Level Shenanigans, Undernegotiated Kink, Possessive Behavior, Belting, Soft BDSM, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Veteran Shiro (Voltron), Honestly a Lot Lighter Than It Sounds I Promise, Podfic, Podfic & Podficced Works, Audio Format: Streaming, Audio Format: M4A, Download Available, Podfic Length: 3-3.5 Hours, Podfic Cover Art, Podifc Cover Art Now Included! Series: Part 1 of of all the things my ears have heard (the best by far is you) Summary:

A podfic of akaiiko's "don't call me baby (unless you mean it)" aka the best fic to have ever blessed my eyes. Ever.

Original story summary:

Getting with Shiro is worth anything. Anything. So Keith is going to fake being the cliche with daddy issues - complete with stuffed animals, booty shorts, and an utter loss of dignity - until he makes it. Hopefully along the way he'll figure out why it feels like being Shiro's baby boy might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to him.

Keith has a moment where he wonders, somewhat blankly, how he bought this perfectly serviceable shirt and then promptly forgot its existence. Then he looks down. And remembers in a series of post traumatic flashbacks exactly why he’d blocked the shirt from his consciousness.

Namely, three words, in a font that isn’t comic sans but comes insultingly close to it, garnished with red glitter: Daddy’s Little Boy.

“Keith?” Very slowly, he turns to look at the closed door to his bedroom. “Keith, are you okay? I heard…” Probably some kind of vaguely strangled noise. But Shiro’s too nice to articulate that kind of thing. “Keith? If you don’t answer, I’m coming in.”

Part 9 is now live!  Now with cover art!!!  Thank you to @wowanothergotdamnedartist​ for such a beautiful piece; you were an absolute joy to work with!  They’re still accepting commissions last time I checked, so please hit them up if you’re interested!

[myelinatedsheith]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 8/10 Fandom: Voltron: Legendary Defender Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Keith/Shiro (Voltron), Minor or Background Relationship(s) Characters: Keith (Voltron), Shiro (Voltron), The Rest of the Gang's Here Too Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Slow Burn, Daddy Kink, Friends to Lovers, Questionable Humor, RomCom Level Shenanigans, Undernegotiated Kink, Possessive Behavior, Belting, Soft BDSM, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Veteran Shiro (Voltron), Honestly a Lot Lighter Than It Sounds I Promise, Podfic, Podfic & Podficced Works, Audio Format: Streaming, Audio Format: M4A, Download Available, Podfic Cover Art Coming Soon, Podfic Length: 2.5-3 Hours Series: Part 1 of of all the things my ears have heard (the best by far is you) Summary:

A podfic of akaiiko's "don't call me baby (unless you mean it)" aka the best fic to have ever blessed my eyes. Ever.

Original story summary:

Getting with Shiro is worth anything. Anything. So Keith is going to fake being the cliche with daddy issues - complete with stuffed animals, booty shorts, and an utter loss of dignity - until he makes it. Hopefully along the way he'll figure out why it feels like being Shiro's baby boy might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to him.

Keith has a moment where he wonders, somewhat blankly, how he bought this perfectly serviceable shirt and then promptly forgot its existence. Then he looks down. And remembers in a series of post traumatic flashbacks exactly why he’d blocked the shirt from his consciousness.

Namely, three words, in a font that isn’t comic sans but comes insultingly close to it, garnished with red glitter: Daddy’s Little Boy.

“Keith?” Very slowly, he turns to look at the closed door to his bedroom. “Keith, are you okay? I heard…” Probably some kind of vaguely strangled noise. But Shiro’s too nice to articulate that kind of thing. “Keith? If you don’t answer, I’m coming in.”

Part 8: The One with the Bandaids is now live!  Please click through to the AO3 link and read the notes on the newest chapter!  I have some exciting updates to share!

[myelinatedsheith]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 6/10 Fandom: Voltron: Legendary Defender Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Keith/Shiro (Voltron), Minor or Background Relationship(s) Characters: Keith (Voltron), Shiro (Voltron), The Rest of the Gang's Here Too Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Slow Burn, Daddy Kink, Friends to Lovers, Questionable Humor, RomCom Level Shenanigans, Undernegotiated Kink, Possessive Behavior, Belting, Soft BDSM, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Veteran Shiro (Voltron), Honestly a Lot Lighter Than It Sounds I Promise, Podfic, Podfic & Podficced Works, Audio Format: Streaming, podfic cover art welcome, Podfic Length: 1.5-2 Hours Series: Part 1 of of all the things my ears have heard (the best by far is you) Summary:

A podfic of akaiiko's "don't call me baby (unless you mean it)" aka the best fic to have ever blessed my eyes. Ever.

Original story summary:

Getting with Shiro is worth anything. Anything. So Keith is going to fake being the cliche with daddy issues - complete with stuffed animals, booty shorts, and an utter loss of dignity - until he makes it. Hopefully along the way he'll figure out why it feels like being Shiro's baby boy might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to him.

Keith has a moment where he wonders, somewhat blankly, how he bought this perfectly serviceable shirt and then promptly forgot its existence. Then he looks down. And remembers in a series of post traumatic flashbacks exactly why he’d blocked the shirt from his consciousness.

Namely, three words, in a font that isn’t comic sans but comes insultingly close to it, garnished with red glitter: Daddy’s Little Boy.

“Keith?” Very slowly, he turns to look at the closed door to his bedroom. “Keith, are you okay? I heard…” Probably some kind of vaguely strangled noise. But Shiro’s too nice to articulate that kind of thing. “Keith? If you don’t answer, I’m coming in.”

Chapter 2, Part 2: The One with the Study Group is now live!

Tonight is a study group, but the only thing getting studied is Keith's sex life (or lack thereof)!  This part features not only Keith and Shiro, but also Pidge, Lance, Hunk, and Allura!

This part of the podfic is approximately 20 minutes long.  Please check it out!