#parallel timelines

[cosmicportal]

- How do my actions feel in the light of eternity?

[katesemeniuk]

— In the water, the scooter is not clearly seen, and it looks like it's a hunched old man walking with a cane... You know, like in pictures with parallel timelines

— Oooh! Right!

— You see it too, now, don't you?

💜

Some more photos of that sunset:

[shadowstep]

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

Florian found himself back in the last place he expected to be in, Area Zero. While he tries to head back to the surface, he soon realizes that the Paldea that he returned to may not be the one that he had known. And with a certain Pokémon’s powers leading to the return of an old opponent resurfacing and different timelines exposed, he will have to work with old and new friends to return things to normal.

Juliana never expected her life would once again be turned upside-down when all she wanted was to show her friends from Unova a summer vacation in Paldea they would never forget. But life for her had never been normal ever since she started her Pokemon journey. At least she could spend time with her friends by saving Paldea once again from another major threat, alongside the boy she never expected to meet.

All Kieran wanted was to enjoy a wonderful summer vacation exploring Paldea with his friends, thanks to the invitation from the one trainer he had grown to love. But of course fate seemed to side against him. Well, as long as he’s got his most treasured friend by his side, he could overcome any obstacle that stood in his way.

Hello everyone! I've made a new fic, an AU set after the Indigo Disk DLC story with a cross between the Scarlet and Violet universes. Expect a new adventure with Juliana, Florian, the rival characters, along with romantic bonding between specific characters like Dipplinshipping, and lots of timeline shenanigans. Two chapters are currently out right now, but I'm looking forward to expand on this story even further.

If you have any comments or questions about this fic, you can send an ask/message on my tumblr @shadowstep or send a comment through Ao3. I hope you enjoy reading my story if it catches your interest.

[ljandersen]

Abyss

Sideways Part 4

Fandom: Mass Effect (post-war)

Pairing: FemShep/Kaidan Alenko

Rating: Mature

Summary:

Trapped in a timeline created by her renegade decisions, Shepard is running out of time. The only way she'll see her family again is by striking a deal with the nefarious Shadow Broker. She has something to barter, but the cost may be more than she's willing to pay.

Available: Feb 5th on AO3

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Get caught up: Sideways (Part One), Entwined (Part Two), Prism (Part Three)

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What to expect for Part 4 (mild spoilers):

Length: 240k words, 29 chapters

Settings: Orian Station (Terminus System), Citadel & Vancouver

Major Canon Characters: Kaidan, Garrus, Liara, Miranda, Jacob, James, Joker, and some surprises

Minor Canon Characters: Cortez, Donnelly, Daniels, Adams, Traynor, Hackett

Returning OCs: Admiral Cicero, Admiral Wilson, Leida, Avyn, Dr. Quigley, Lyndon Tautum

New OCs: Admiral York, President Rice, Joker's wife, Kaidan's mom

What to expect:

Main focus to be on the renegade timeline

More prominent renegade flashbacks that will explore Shepard's past relationships with Cicero, Tautum, and Kaidan

Leader!Kaidan, the Parliamentary Fleet Admiral, in his role as Commander of Orian and the Terminus Sector

Action! Explosive space battles, deadly hand to hand combat, risky eleventh hour strategy, and a sacrifice with enduring consequences

Formal party with gowns, dancing, and champagne. And maybe, some reunions

Political tension inside the Alliance culminates in a high-profile, life and death standoff of words and wits

Some answers raise more questions (Who is the Shadow Broker? What happened in the Spiral Tower? Are there consequences to Shepard revealing the truth about her timeline? What's in the data file Kaidan wanted from Silver?)

Themes:

Who is Fleet Admiral Kaidan Alenko: An ally to be trusted? A treacherous fake? Or both?

How far will Shepard go to get home? How much of this timeline is she willing to sacrifice, and how many people will she leave in her wake?

What is Renegade Shepard's history with Cicero? Who is this man, both repulsive and magnetic to her?

Renegade timeline:

Shepard's doubts about Kaidan grow as she seeks a deal with the nefarious Shadow Broker. A mysterious voice in the dark holds her key home. If she misteps, it could be key to her destruction.

Meanwhile, Kaidan's back is against the wall as external threats mount. The Federacy wants his head. Cicero may have answers, but is it worth the danger to find out?

Paragon timeline:

Renegade Shepard's dirty deeds are starting to catch up with her. Her daughter's health, her once-happy marriage, even her seat on the Council are all at risk. Cicero has blackmail on her that will rip her life apart, but what he's asking for may tear the galaxy apart.

Trigger warnings: Minor character death, sexual content, canon-level violence, mild stalking (one scene), drug use, toxic relationship (not main)

[stvlti-recs]

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

Liminal Space by CalamityJim

Part of my #Thanksvember series, a daily fic rec challenge created by @anidealiveson​ to show our appreciation for all fic writers out there.

It occurred to me that it... might not be so good to line up Bad Ending fics all up and down my recs queue, so here’s a brief respite for y’all. A feel-good cross-dimensional travel fic for the Batfam. Main continuity Bruce is an asshole? Don’t worry, here’s a fix-it!

Title:  Liminal Space

Author:  CalamityJim ( @danceswithcake​ )

Fandom:  DCU, Young Justice (Cartoon)

Relationships:  Tim Drake & Bruce Wayne, Tim Drake & Damian Wayne, Tim Drake & Batfamily

Rating:  Not Rated by author (but should sit comfortably within the T rating)

Length:  Chaptered

Word Count:  77,180

Warnings:  Referenced Child Abuse, Kidnapping, Canon-typical Violence, Depression, Suicidal Ideation

Summary:  

Bruce's habit of collecting strays is not limited by dimension.

Or

When Young Justice Batman comes across an angsty, seemingly abandoned by his Batman Tim Drake, he decides to step up to the plate and parent the crap out of him.

Status:  Complete

[howifeltabouthim]

There are several kinds of time going on at the same time.

Alice Notley, from Certain Magical Acts

[gioia-rodica]

"I came back time after time, and each time I came back different. Is this a thing that even magic can't explain?"

[your-eyes-can-be-so-cruell]

Favourite Father/Son Relationships: Vegeta, Future Trunks and Young Trunks

You’ve made me proud, my son