any recommendations for shalvis fics? after reading your sick fic i trust your opinion
I'm taking that as a massive compliment. Anyway, I did actually make a rec list a year ago (on a diff account) so I'm gonna remake/update that.
Shorter - Canon/Canon Adjacent
Wet Rats and Large Handcuffs by Taliax. This one focuses more on Reyn interacting with Alvis but its so fun and enjoyable. Reyn is dealing with the fact that Alvis so clearly likes his best friend.
Resolution by Assbele. Shulk + Alvis during the whole remaking the world part of the game. The vibes are immaculate, and there's a kiss. Belief by Assbele. It's Alvis's pov and he just rambles in his thoughts about Shulk and how much he likes/trusts Shulk. Like 7k words. It's great. Deform to Form A Star by KentuckyTheFried. Alvis shows up in Shulk's dream post game and they have an overdue conversation. A little bit of hurt/comfort cause Alvis has some fears. This one influenced my own take on Alvis for sure.
Momentary Solace by moonquartz. I consider this canon to me. It's a conversation between Shulk and Alvis in Alcamoth right after prison island. It's so believable, and I wish it was in the game.
Soothsayers by notyourparadigm. Another thing I think of as canon in my heart. This is a conversation between Shulk and Alvis in Ose Tower.
A Brief Walk in the Cosmos by Zanthe. This one is just fluffy post game stuff where Alvis shows Shulk parts of the new world. If you've read my sick fic, you know I love post-game domesticity.
A Walk In The Sun by Dragon_Falls. During the game, Shulk and Alvis take a hike in the Eryth Sea area. Alvis is a teasing menace. I love the interactions in this.
Goodnight by Dragon_Falls. Shulk talking to the Monado and not knowing Alvis can hear him. This is one of my favorite tropes? headcanons? I live for Alvis can hear/feel/know things because he is in fact the Monado. Such a fun thing to play with. Beneficial by hannelloni. This is basically layering a soulmate au onto canon. I enjoyed this one and the author's take on Alvis. Waiting By The Seaside by Sm0lAvidReader. This is my fic, and I'm really proud of it. It's basically post game Shulk yearning for Alvis who disappeared. It's based on a bit of a timeloop AU but mostly canon otherwise. No fear, it has a happy ending.
Longer - Canon/Canon Adjacent Falling by Dragon_Falls. This was the first Shalvis fic I ever read, and it's mandatory. It's quintessential. Everyone should read it. The Present Moment by Assbele. If you like my sick fic and post-game domesticity, then you will adore this fic. Full confession, I read this fic right after I posted the first chapter of my sick fic, looked at what I had of my second chapter, and threw it all out. My own writing felt unsatisfying, so I reworked it until it made me feel more like how this fic made me feel while I was reading it.
We Will Meet Again by Assbele. Basically check out Assbele's fics. You will not be disappointed.
Recompilation Attempt № 17 by minorthirds. This one is set during future connected and it has my heart. It's sooo good I cannot recommend reading it enough. The resolution gets me every time.
Trinity: Awaken. Reconcile. Resurge. by Dragon_Falls. It's a crossover with XC2 and it destroyed me. I'm very invested in the outcome. AU Fics
Good Luck, Shulk and the sequel by sneep. It's a sci-fi alternate universe and an absolutely fantastic one. Alvis plays favorites and it's so obvious. Shulk has no clue what's going on. The ending made me cry (in a good way).
Heartbreaker by zeldasballad (seitsuki). If you want a modern AU with Alvis being a complete and utter menace, this is for you.
Behind the Bar by Sm0lAvidReader. Another of my fics. This is a modern AU with Alvis as a bartender and also an absolute menace. I call this the let's fluster Shulk a bajillion times the fic.
Vital Exchange by Sm0lAvidReader. Me again. This is Vampire Alvis x Vampire Hunter Shulk. Complete with homoerotic blood drinking cause why not. Vampire AU's are fun.