Annika's Troped Fics
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Secrets are what brought Jasper and Monty together. Sharing things they've never told anyone else, things they're scared to say. They both have them.
But some secrets weren't meant to be shared. Or at least, weren't meant to be known. They were always shared.
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“Nobody else knows,” he says. “Nobody else can ever know.”
“Know what?” Monty has never seen this kind of urgency from Jasper before, the intensity of his gaze and his voice. “Jasper, you’re scaring me.”
“Sorry,” Jasper says again, not meeting Monty’s eyes as he crosses the room. “Just – this is lives on the line. But it’s what she wanted. And it’s her birthday.”
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- Part 1 of Annika's Troped Fics
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your voice is like a ghost inside my head by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: The 100 (TV)
06 Oct 2019
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“I bear it so they don’t have to,” Clarke said when she left. But Bellamy has to.
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“How do you bear it?” Bellamy asks.
“What?”
“You were there too,” Bellamy says. “You helped us. We pulled the trigger, but you put the weapon in our hands. Don’t you feel…” He doesn’t know how to finish that sentence. He doesn’t know how Monty feels. Only that it doesn’t seem to be a fraction of what he’s feeling. Or if it is, he hides it better.
Monty is quiet for a long time. “I guess,” he says at last, “I just figure… we do what we have to. And then… we have to keep moving. Keep living. Because otherwise, what was it all for?” He shrugs, though it feels like his shoulders are heavy with it. “I did what I did. You did what you did. Now we’re here.”
Here. Monty says it like it’s simple. We’re here. But Bellamy has never felt more lost.
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Written for the Chopped Challenge Round 1: Canon Divergence.
Placed 3rd for Best Use of Trope 1: Somebody lives… or somebody dies.
Placed 2nd for Best Use of Trope 2: ProtectivenessSeries
- Part 2 of Annika's Troped Fics
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Don't Wanna Fly If You're Still On The Ground by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: The 100 (TV)
09 Feb 2020
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Clarke has always been the one person who really got Wells. She understands the pressures of his position in a way no one else ever has. She knows what it is to be a leader, to bear responsibility. She's one of a kind. Wells can't imagine a life without her.
She feels the same way, but differently. Sometimes that's hard, but Wells wouldn't trade it for the world.
Or, four times Wells almost said "I love you" to Clarke... and the one time she said it first.
Placed 3rd for Most Unexpected Use of a Trope (Character not looking for love)
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- Part 3 of Annika's Troped Fics
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Echo was sent to capture Octavia, to bring her before King Roan. She failed. Though the fall from the cliff did not take her life, it did take her memories. With no past, suddenly she has a chance to rewrite her future, to be born again, phoenix-like, from the ashes.
Written for Troped Madness 2021: Qualifying Round
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- Part 4 of Annika's Troped Fics
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You Choose Your Race (And Then You Run) by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: The 100 (TV), Saddle Club - Bonnie Bryant
15 Mar 2021
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Octavia has always lived in her older brother’s shadow. Everyone knew her just as Bellamy’s little sister -- if they knew her at all. Homeschooled for most of her life, she had few friends of her own and was so excited to finally step out into the world and follow in her brother’s footsteps to be a political science major at Boston University.
Until she flunked out of college. She realized she isn’t her brother, can’t be her brother, and wants to run as far as she can in the other direction. She leaves the university with no direction and winds up in Willow Creek, Virginia, rooming with Carole Hanson who is taking a gap year to work at Pine Hollow and save up for vet school.
Written for Troped Madness 2021: Round 1
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- Part 5 of Annika's Troped Fics
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“I never asked to be the Commander,” Lexa says, starting out the window.
Becca’s hand is gentle on Lexa’s shoulder again. “It is not easy to lead,” she says. “We give up so much. We give up our dreams for our people’s, our lives for our people’s.”
“I love my people,” Lexa says, her eyes on the city below, watching people weave through the dusty streets. “But I also love her. Can’t I have both?”
Written non-anon for the tropes of Troped Madness 2021: Round 2
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- Part 6 of Annika's Troped Fics
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this is the life that we choose (this is the life that we bleed) by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: The 100 (TV)
25 May 2021
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Madi kom Louwoda Kliron was hidden from the Flamekeeper’s scouts by her mother. But Heda Lexa kom Louwoda Kliron found her -- and trained her in secret. Madi was never supposed to become the Commander, unless something went terribly wrong and there was no other option.
But, of course, something went terribly wrong.
Written for Troped: Conclave.- Placed 1st for Best Storyline We Wish We Had Seen On The Show
- Placed 2nd for Best Use of Chosen Tropes
- Placed 3rd for Best Use of Chosen POV Character
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- Part 7 of Annika's Troped Fics
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You Only Hold Me In Winter (so how can you know me at all) by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
24 Aug 2021
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When Yasha is invited to become a gardener at Castle Xhorhaus -- of course she has to take it. Beau wouldn't dream of standing in her way. She's sure they can make their relationship work, no matter the distance.
But its hard. Yasha is always so busy with work, and Beau just... misses her.
“I’m gonna fuckin’ miss you,” Beau whispered.Yasha’s laugh was soft and low. “I will miss you too,” she said. “I don’t know -- I feel like I’ve forgotten a time before I was at your side every night.”
Beau squeezed Yasha’s hand. “Always the poet,” she said.
“Always, for you,” Yasha agreed. “You deserve poetry, and it will be waiting when you come to visit.”
Written for the Troped: Visual challenge, using the round 1 moodboard.
Placed 1st for Most Creative Use of the Visual Prompt
Placed 3rd for Best Use of the Visual PromptSeries
- Part 8 of Annika's Troped Fics
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Octavia and Bellamy had drastically different upbringings. He's the son of one of the wealthiest men in the city and goes to the fanciest school in the city. She... is not and does not. But when she sneaks into the Halloween party one of his classmates is throwing, she's determined to make an impression anyways. It just might not be the impression she expected to make.
Written for the Troped Choice: Halloween 2021 event.Series
- Part 9 of Annika's Troped Fics
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Let Me Be Your Good Night by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
07 Feb 2022
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There’s an idea brewing in Jester's eyes, something that always fills Beau with equal parts excitement and apprehension. Sometimes Jester’s ideas are mischievous and marvelous, sometimes they’re chaotic and concerning, and sometimes it’s hard to tell which until after it’s done.
“What if you taught me?” Jester says.
Beau blinks. “What?”
“You could teach me,” Jester says. “You have experience. You know how to… you know.”
Beau blinks more. “Are you propositioning me?”
Or, Jester wants experience, Beau has experience, it just makes sense. Girls helping girls, you know? It doesn't have to mean anything... right?
Written for the Troped Throwback: All The Choices multifandom event.
Placed 2nd for Best Overall
Placed 3rd for Best New Fandom
Placed 3rd for Best New PairingSeries
- Part 10 of Annika's Troped Fics
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I ain't gotta tell him (I think he knows) by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: The Old Guard (Movie 2020)
08 Feb 2022
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When Nicolo and Yusuf are apart, they write each other letters. They can't always say everything they want to say, but they always know what the other means.
I am enclosing a small token that I obtained from an artist in town; I thought you might enjoy it. He’s a talented woodworker who creates many intricate pieces – animals, plants, even buildings. This particular design is rather simple, but I thought it might interest you. The long, rounded, slightly textured shape feels familiar and yet somehow abstract, able to be interpreted in a multitude of ways. The surface is smooth under your fingers and finished to a warm glow – it is quite nice to the touch. I hope this gift will make you think of me with pleasure.
Written for the Troped Throwback: All The Choices multifandom event.Placed 3rd for Best Overall
Placed 2nd for Best Use of Original Prompt
Placed 2nd for Best Use of Theme
Placed 1st for Best Use of Wildcard Trope: POV Switch
Placed 2nd for Best New FandomSeries
- Part 11 of Annika's Troped Fics
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Waiting On The Winds Of Change To Blow by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: Emelan - Tamora Pierce
27 Jun 2022
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Briar was taken in from the streets of Summersea by Duke Vedris and raised to hold a position in his household. He's been given many honours and opportunities, and now his match to a wealthy merchant's daughter will give him money and connections as well. He's grateful, really he is. But sometimes he wonders if it's really what he wants.
“Is something the matter, Briar?” Sandry asked.Briar sighed. “No, it’s nothing, I just…” He trailed off, not sure how to explain it without sounding ungrateful.
Sandry studied him for a moment. “Are you nervous?” she asked. “I wouldn’t have expected it of you; you’re always so confident – but this is a significant moment for you.”
“I suppose I am,” Briar said slowly. Nervous wasn’t exactly how he’d describe it, but he could work with it. “I just… wasn’t expecting this. Marriage was never really something I considered for myself – given my upbringing, you know.”
A developing story, written for the Troped: Chapters multifandom challenge.
NOT PLANNING TO CONTINUESeries
- Part 12 of Annika's Troped Fics
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the ghost of a broken heart don't stay six feet down by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan
23 Oct 2022
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Nico wonders (not for the first time) why the hell he agreed when Bianca suggested they hold a séance in the barn. She's the one who likes spooky stuff, not him.
But what he does like is a certain tall, blond, tanned individual who lives on the next farm over, who’s been coming over to play with them for as long as Nico can remember, who taught them about wild foods and archery and never complains when Nico goes on rambling rant-spirals about old unsolved mysteries.
So unfortunately, he knows exactly why he agreed to this. Because unfortunately, Bianca knows exactly what to say to get him to agree to pretty much anything: “Will is coming, are you?”
Written for the 2022 Troped Choice: Horror multifandom event.
Placed 2nd for Best Overall
Placed 3rd for Best Use of Chosen Theme
Placed 2nd for Best Use of Chosen Tropes
Placed 2nd for Best Scary Story
Placed 1st for Best Use of HalloweenSeries
- Part 13 of Annika's Troped Fics
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through the snow and through the storm by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: The 100 (TV)
26 Mar 2023
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“Everyone is so concerned about this storm,” Raven says. “It’s calling for what, three or four inches of snow? Back home in Minnesota, that’s not even enough to close schools.”
Murphy snorts. “Well, hon, welcome to Georgia,” he says. “This may be a shock to you, but we don’t get as much snow as Minnesota.”
“Yeah, I’ve noticed,” she says, chuckling. “It’s kind of boring, honestly.”
“Being locked up in your house for months because the outside world is trying to freeze your face off sounds boring.”
“That’s what scarves are for, John.”Written for Troped: Madness 4.0 - Round 1
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- Part 14 of Annika's Troped Fics
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The upstairs is both simple – just a bed, night table, and wardrobe, with a small shower and washbasin in the corner – and remarkable – all the furniture is growing out of the walls and floor! The showerhead is a living flower!
Octavia’s widened eyes suddenly narrow as another question pops into her head. “There’s no toilet,” she says. “Do faeries, like. Do you not poop?”
As soon as the words have left her mouth, she wishes she could take them back. That was a bit much, even if it is a perfectly reasonable question, it’s not really an attractive one.
But Lincoln just tips his head back and laughs. Octavia realizes she’s not sure if she’s ever seen him laugh before – not for her or for anyone else. He’s sweet, and she’s certainly earned enough of his smiles, but his laugh… it makes her stomach flip, and suddenly she doesn’t regret the stupid question at all.
Or, Octavia has already captured Lincoln's heart -- but can she capture his cat's?
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- Part 15 of Annika's Troped Fics
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Time Turns Flames To Embers by SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic
Fandoms: A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket
24 Sep 2023
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September 30th, 7:48am
Woke up to the sound of Violet working on her latest invention. I asked her what it is, but she wouldn’t say a thing – just that it’s important. Whatever it is, it’s enormous, taking up nearly the entire room – a great contraption of tubes and gears and beakers and crystals. Just looking at it makes me feel dizzy.
I think I’ll spend the day in the library; perhaps that will be far enough away that the clanging and banging will be somewhat muffled. Something tells me that it won’t be, though.Series
- Part 16 of Annika's Troped Fics