I'm still puzzling out the plot of the actual hunt, but I do have some thoughts on who Lena and Kara would be in this movie, and how they would meet and interact.
Lena would be an elite climber-- sending first summits left and right. In the movie, Charlize Theron's character lost her climbing partner, so I was thinking maybe Lex would be her climbing partner, at least initially. But then an event happens where Lena trusts Lex, and Lex betrays her somehow, resulting in a significant injury she has to claw her back from. And from then on, she doesn't trust anyone-- not even (or especially, rather) the other climbers who audition to fill Lex's spot once Lena is back to climbing like she used to.
I think Lena would eventually settle on selecting Jack Spheer to fill the slot on her team. He's affable and knowledgeable, and doesn't push her for intimacy or try to steamroll her. He respects her, and is happy to just be coworkers, if not amicable friends. Except Lena still trusts no one but herself now. And eventually, something happens on the wall where Jack is advocating for one course of action, and her gut stubbornly insists on another-- and doing it her way gets *Jack* hurt (or dead, depending on how angsty we want it).
So Lena goes into the wild with a mindless sense grief and guilt, and a massive hangup about trusting not only others, but now herself as well. She's adrift, and is kind of wandering, going where the wind takes her.
Meanwhile, Kara would be former military-- pararescue (the people who rescue the special forces), or something like it. And then after her honorable discharge, she gets into search and rescue on the civilian side. She's seen some shit. And eventually, Kara stops seeing the outdoors less as something to admire and enjoy, and more as a continuous threat just waiting to kill hapless humans.
She goes into the same wild as Lena, but for her it's an active effort to recenter and learn to love the outdoors again. To heal from her time in the military, and just... breathe.
They meet at one of the last gas stations outside the park, as total strangers to one another. A trio of grungy locals are heckling and harrassing Lena as she tries to pay and leave without a confrontation. Kara, with all the chivalry the military trained into her, steps in on her behalf. She tells the men to layoff, congenially at first, then more forcefully with a painful arm twist when one of them reaches for her.
They sulkily disperse after that, and Kara heads outside to the gas pumps to check on Lena. Who "had it covered", of course, but.... "thank you." They get to talking and it turns out they're headed towards the same area, in a sense. Lena plans to kayak down the river to a lake known for its peaceful seclusion, while Kara plans to rock climb up to the same lake.
"Who knows," Kara says with a warm grin, "maybe we'll meet at the middle."
"Yeah. Maybe."
It's not much more than that, really. But even so, as Lena drives away, she realizes that for the first time in months, she's smiling.
Since I've been playing Apex nonstop....Sevika as a legend anyone? (Imma avoid the lore cuz I have yet to sit down and learn it fully yet;;)
Apex!Sevika x Reader
I'm thinking Sevika is an assault legend, probably uses her arm for special damage close range and rolls her ultimate with smth heavy. (Like Bangalore)
One the other hand, I think you would be either support, or a controller. Maybe even recon.
Anyways. I'm thinking this isn't your first rodeo. You've been apart of the Apex games way before Sevika shows up. You might look sweet, but you've had your fair share of kills.
But Sevika acts like she's a goddamn hotshot. She hits you with a sneer and chiding words to "aim next time." And even takes the time to pat you head when you're knocked down before finishing the job. (Ok look I dunno abt the lore but let's say in this au it rlly is like the game and you can revive and turn into a box when u die alright...)
So of course, in return you make sure she knows just how smug you are when you win against her. You don't get why Sevika always teases in the first place, but you sure as hell aren't letting her get away with it.
Slowly, everyone comes to know that you both have a sorta rivalry going on. Whenever anyone even mentions spotting Sevika, you're immediately dead set on knocking her down, and it's the exact same with her.
However. The fans notice too, and immediately the public see you both as the perfect set up for enemies to lovers.
You adore your fans, and always want to keep them entertained...but even you have a limit. However, this was a bloodsport, and entertainment came before your pride.
So that's how you find yourself landing on the edge of the map, doing duos with Sevika.
God. It's painful. She takes the shields you call dibs on, the guns from supply bins you open first, even the fucking knockdown shields you stumble upon!
Sevika ignores every time you suggest a location to check out, engages with the enemy without a plan, let alone a warning, and hardly ever acts like a team player. Yet?
"If you're going to be a fucking idiot and die, do it when you're on someone else's squad!" You hiss, dragging Sevika's body behind cover to revive her.
"Ugh, shit–the fucker has like, three hits left on him I swear–"
"And so do I. While he's trying to find us, think it's best to recharge ye?" You tsk, ignoring Sevika's near pout on her face and grumble that you could definitely still kill him. You played smart–played to win, but Sevika?
Honestly? You guessed this was more for the adrenaline rush than anything.
You pull out a syringe with a huff, bloody hands moving to undo her buttons Sevika raises an eyebrow, but youre immune to her subtle flirting, knowing damn well she just wants to get under your skin.
The skin just above her breasts is warm. Her chest heaves, pressing against the pads of your fingers. This close, you're breathing in her scent of gunpowder and cigarettes. Sevika grunts quickly, and her breath is hot against your ear. You nod, feeling her entire body brace before you stabbed her with the syringe. She grimaces, and you tsk, hauling her to her feet.
"Get knocked down on me again, and I'll fucking kill you." Sevika only quirks her dark lips up, and you can't help but think it's unfair. She looks breathtaking despite the mud, blood, and gunpowder covering her head to toe.
"Aw, you worried babe?" What did she just call me? Your cheeks burn at the petname, and you nearly follow through with your threat, pulling out your gun and aiming it at her.
"Huh? Wait! Y/n, are you seri–!"
However, rather than shoot her point blank you shot three times behind her. Your opponent falls to the ground, and you tilt your head in mild surprise as Sevika lets out a shaky breath.
"Huh. So it really was three."
"Well yeah, you said–wait...you were just guessing? You could have gotten us both killed!"
After that, you guys learn that you work, somehow. You get a lot more wins than when either of you are paired with someone else, and eventually you both only like teaming up together. You for the wins, and Sevika because to get a win, there's guaranteed heavy action.
However, as the malice between you two fades, the teasing becomes less superficial, the flirting has a dangerous edge to it all, and every time you come to Sevika's rescue....
Her eyes on you as you press the syringe into her exposed chest, mutter "c'mon, c'mon..." with worry are burning. They're hot as she watches you guard the door as she patches up, hungry as you down enemies easily before letting her know that was the last of the squad....and you didn't even break a sweat wiping them out yourself.
She thinks it's hot. To put it simply.
So one day. One random day of running from the ring, shooting down enemies and getting shot yourself, she goes for it.
"God Sev. How the fuck did you think you could take on three other teams like that? Why couldn't you just wait for me?" You grumble, slamming a door closed before promptly straddling the larger woman.
"Some legend you are, immediately getting gunned down." You speak as you undo her top, letting her rich, tantalizing skin be exposed to you. You glance at her face to see her eyes on you, calmly focusing in a way that infuriates you.
"God, what now? Are you even listening to me–"
"Nope. Not at all." That's it. You immediately stab her with the syringe, smirking when Sevika winces. Her body is a furnace under your legs as you lean forward to snarl.
"You're a fucking piece of shit you know that? I swear to God, I don't even know why I bother saving your ass–!" Lips stop your words mid sentence, and you gasp as Sevika suddenly leans forward to kiss you. Her hand snakes around to the back of your neck, holding you steady and she presses deeper.
Your body tingles, and your fingers holding the syringe tremble. You can't let go, she needs to heal...but she's going to kill you like this! Her metal arm is wrapping around your waist, trailing down your spine and coaxing out a whine from you. Sevika's lips curl into a smile against your own, and she hums with satisfaction.
Why is she doing this? You'd pay to know, shuddering as her teeth pull at your bottom lip when she finally lets you breathe. You huff, scarlet as a now-healed-Sevika eyes her handiwork. Your lips feel sensitive and warm, so you can only imagine how they look–kiss bruised and inviting her to do more.
"Why..." Sharply, a gunshot whizzes past your head, and both of you freeze before scrambling up onto your feet.
"How about we talk about this after we make sure not to die?"
GUYS GUYS HOW WOULD YALL FEEL ABOUT AN APEX AVATAR AU *I'm gonna draw it cause idk how imma write that lol* (nickelodeon series not the blue people plz-)
Okok anyways here's what I have so far and if anyone else has any suggestions for the blank spots or changes then please lmk
Octane: Nonbender/???
Bloodhound: Earthbender
Gibraltar: Earthbender
Lifeline: WaterBender/healing specific/
Pathfinder: (Wouldn't exist???)
Wraith: Chi blocker/Kyoshi warrior (maybe energy bender I'm figuring this out still)
Bangalore: Kyoshi warrior
Caustic: Airbender or Earthbender, also on the fence on maybe being a non bender too
