A little bit late *cough* but here are our personal faves from the 2017 Secret Mutant Exchange and Secret Mutant Madness! Fics from both collections are thrown together and in no particular order. Since these are all written works, please make sure to check out some of the fabulous art that was posted too!
The Stryker Institute by TurtleTotem [Cherik, PG13]
Erik is a juvenile delinquent determined to cause as much trouble for his baseline oppressors as possible. Charles is the king of the school, leading the students and charming the teachers, trying to keep the peace. They hate each other immediately. Or... something like that.
Mod note: Great dynamics with an uncommon but still spot-on characterisation of Charles. It’s very well-written and bleaker than most highschool AUs, therefore I’d absolutely recommend it to people who usually avoid this trope as well.
The Moment of Waking by still_lycoris [En Sabah Nur/Charles Xavier, PG-13]
En Sabah Nur is woken from his long sleep. He does not wake alone.
Mod note: Oh delicious Apocalypse mindfuckery! I can never get enough of it.
three’s a crowd by annejumps [Azazel/Charles/Erik, mild dub-con, NC-17]
Charles catches a glimpse of what his oh-so-casual fuckbuddy and argument partner Erik really wants in bed.
Mod note: Oooof, the very very hot Cherzazel (?) threesome you never knew you needed!
Fast West by fullmetalcarer [Cherigan, PG13]
Logan leant on the bar waiting for Lehnsherr. It wasn't like him to be late. Maybe he was having trouble finding someone to look after Nina. He was fussy about who he'd leave her with. Logan didn't blame him. Nina was the most precious thing in the world as far as Lehnsherr was concerned and damned if Logan didn't agree with him.
Mod note: Super cute polyamorous child-rearing in the Wild West is all I’m saying.
and yet must be by dedkake [Cherik, PG13]
Erik brings Charles to a safe house after an attack on the mansion.
Mod note: How can something be tender and chilling at the same time? Find out here!
Teacher’s Note by Gerec [Xavierine, PG]
Logan has been getting weekly updates in note form from Laura’s teacher for most of the school year. When they finally meet, he finds the image in his head of Professor Xavier to be nothing like what he expected.
Mod note: Laura as a cheeky (and very wolverine-y) match-maker is the cutest thing ever.
breaking the ice by annejumps [Cherik, NC-17]
It's Erik's first winter in Westchester Castle, and he's not sure his new husband even wants him around.
Mod note: The age-old question of what happens when feelings arise in an arranged marriage and one’s beautiful husband only seems to have eyes for other people?
‘Tis the Season by ikeracity [Cherik, M]
Ten years ago, Charles and Erik were bitter enemies in college. Now Erik runs a mutant community center, and Charles is a successful physician. When the community center launches a volunteer-run free clinic focused on mutant health, their paths cross once again. Old wounds are reopened, and old grudges spring back to life. But will old feelings reignite as well?
Mod note: 30k of intelligent, slow-burn, feel-good fluff that lets its characters work for their happy end and makes the ride more than worthwhile. In other words: fanfic dreams come true.
A Gentleman in Distress by bocje_ce_ustu [Cherik, NC-17]
Canon-divergence during First Class. They're both closeted to the other, but as fate would have it, decide to 'unwind' on the same night at the same underground gay bar.
Mod note: Hot porn that includes great introspection into Erik’s insecurities and some amazing period slang/code. I loved every paragraph of it.
and to all a goodnight by afrocurl [Cherik, PG]
Charles has no choice but to talk to his grumpy neighbor when he's locked out of his apartment.The solution is not what Charles expects.
Mod note: Fluffy Christmas match-making attempts from Lorna!
Walking in a Winter Wonderland by TurtleTotem [Cherik, PG-13]
Charles hasn't seen Erik since their devastating breakup ten years ago. He's certainly the last person he expects to run into at a Christmas lights display.
Mod note: Dumb boys finding each other again and Kurt being the cutest little angel.
Principles of Sharing by citrinesunset [Charles/Hank/Moira, M]
Charles is thrilled to reconnect with Moira, and Hank likes seeing him happy. But when the three of them go on vacation together, it isn't clear where things are heading.
Mod note: The pairing is unusual but it’s explored so well here and Hank’s feelings are so intriguing that I really wanted to see more of this constellation and how it might work out in the future. Also there’s a an entertaining amount of smitten and cheesily flirty Charles.
Dream Sharing by Unforgotten [Charles/Jean, age difference, NC-17]
Jean doesn't have feelings for the Professor. He doesn't have feelings for her, either. So why do they keep having sexy dreams together?
Mod note: Sexy dreams indeed, oh boy. Sizzling hot telepath porn.
