King and Lionheart
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After the vortex is destroyed, Dream and the Corinthian duel - a fist fight, one on one, on even ground.
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“I want a trial punch."
"A trial punch?" Dream's voice hitches with mirth.
"I need to know you’re for real. That I'm really going to be able to hit you and fuck you up bad, and that I'll get to define the rules from now on.”
"Only if you win, little thing."
The Corinthian doesn't hear - he's steeling himself, planting his feet, winding back -
He socks Dream squarely in the jaw.
There’s a satisfying crunch of bone on bone, and the Sandman is flung cleanly off his feet.
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Series
- Part 1 of King and Lionheart
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Fully informed by Teeceelee for Already_Been_Taken
Fandoms: The Sandman (Comics), The Sandman (TV 2022)
13 Mar 2023
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"Corinthian, no relationship is completely equal. But you need to be able to have a say in things, even if he's your master. Dream needs to stop when you want him to.""I never want him to stop," the Corinthian says with a grin.
It's a prompt, assured, confident reply, brimming with such certainty that Death's heart melts a little.
___Death sees Dream behaving in a domineering and self-entitled manner with the young Corinthian, and gets between them to make sure the Corinthian has a say in how he's treated.
There's a light and positive but still serious conversation on consent and devotion, the Corinthian rewards Death with a bit of trust, and everything ends well!
Series
- Part 2 of King and Lionheart
- Part 3 of Asking Nicely
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The Importance of Doing Nothing by Teeceelee
Fandoms: The Sandman (TV 2022), The Sandman (Comics)
20 Apr 2024
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The Corinthian catches up to Dream from behind, and before Dream knows anything, he’s floating gently into the air, a solid arm beneath him, and then - solid shoulders settle themselves beneath his thighs.
“It’s alright,” the Corinthian says. Dream, already beginning to protest that he can walk on his own. “It’s alright. I’ve got you.”
The nightmare begins to move, slowly but surely over the snow, careful not to jostle his rider.
“Corinthian - ”
“Hush. Let me do it. It’s a beautiful place; you’ll see. There’s nobody here but us. I’ll show you. You’ll like it - you’ll feel less - ”
The Corinthian cuts himself off, holds on to Dream’s calves pressed against his chest, and focuses on walking. Dream’s fallen silent, and he reminds himself that he has to be careful, even now, to not make it seem too much like he’s -
helping.
The Endless upon his shoulders is heavy and warm.
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Seeing Dream’s exhaustion, the Corinthian does him a service. If he's lucky, he'll get to do him another.
Series
- Part 3 of King and Lionheart