TEAs - For Your Consideration
It’s that time again, time for another TEA consideration post. While I’ll likely make a recommendation list later after I’ve had chance to go through my backlog of fic squealing (and double-checking what people want nominated), this list just features my own work. Also @ifishouldvanish has started an incredible site to help you with nominations, so also go check that out.
Where the Sea Takes You for Best May Day Menagerie (and Best One-shot if you’re feeling particularly generous)
If you choose to only nominate me for one thing, please let this be it. I’m so proud of this story for combining show mythology with a less common sea creature.
Belle refuses to give up hope that Rumplestiltskin is out there somewhere. He just can't be dead. After Belle reads about a creature created through their connection to the darkest of magic and forced into serving penance for their misdeeds, she goes to the island in hopes of finding her true love.
Knight in Shining Armor for Best Reunion
Mr. Gold followed Madame Mayor to the hospital hoping for some blackmail material. He found something much more important instead.
Finding Home for Best Creature AU and/or Best Spinner Rum
It seemed no matter what form she was in, Belle was unable to stop herself from being the hero and helping someone in need. But this rescue gives her much more than she bargained for.
Also features my favorite first kiss dialogue:
