cardel
Fandoms
Recent works
-
Tags
Summary
Prompt: Gladio/Noctis gen or platonic, aftermath of the marilith attack. Gladio's reaction to Noctis having been attacked by the marilith. does he vow to train harder so he can always protect him from now on? does he feel guilty even though he knows he has nothing to feel guilty for? does he visit Noctis while he's unconscious?
Gladio learns about the attack on the prince on his way home from school. He is thinking about what to do first when he gets home, homework, sword work, or maybe, a Cup Noodle before any of that. He is so lost in thought, it takes him a minute to realize he has been weaving around people, who have stopped in the middle of the sidewalk, their eyes looking up.
-
Tags
Summary
Prompt: The reason Gladio is so adamant about Noct carrying out his duty is because he carries the Amicitia clan's secret with him - they're tasked with both protecting the King and killing them if they ever stray from the crystal's path, because someone like Ardyn cannot be allowed to happen again.
Gladio is three years old when the 114th King of Lucis is born. The future king is a week old when Gladio’s father takes him to meet him. It is then that his father tells him of his duty to the tiny prince. Gladio looks down at the sleeping prince and can’t help but feel bad for him, so small and already without a mother to help keep him safe. Not even a month old and already life is being unfair to him. He decides then and there, he can do this, he will protect this baby from all harm.
-
Tags
Summary
FFXV kink meme prompt: Gladio's Big Chest Scar. Noctis hates it and is super-passive aggressive about it because it means that Gladio fucked off and almost got killed doing whatever.
As the days go on the idea that it is his scar that is making Noctis so withdrawn starts taking on more weight. After catching Noctis giving, not so covert, looks at his chest Gladio starts getting irritated and a little self-conscious.
-
Even When I Doubt You I'm No Good Without You by cardel
Fandoms: The Avengers (Marvel) - All Media Types, The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America (Movies)
24 May 2016
Tags
Summary
Tony’s face plate is gone, his repulsors are dead, his suit is useless. Steve is a heavy, deadly weight on top of him. Tony sees the moment Steve seems to realize this because he quickly stands up, grabs him underneath the arms and holds him up against the wall. Tony starts struggling even though he knows it’s useless, his rage the only thing fueling his actions.
“Stop this Tony!” Steve shouts holding him up. Tony doesn’t listen
-
Tags
Summary
Derek doesn’t mean to stare, he knows it’s rude but he can’t seem to help it. The guy has been talking to his circle of friends for the better part of the lunch period and they’re all listening, riveted, just like Derek.
Recent series
-
Summary
Basically these started out on my tumblr with me calling them, season 3 according to me ficlets, and that's pretty much what this is. Each work is a "rewrite" if you will of the corresponding episode. I'd call them Fix-It fics but so far this has not been true :( I swear though at the very least ONE of these will end up a happy fix-it fic! Wish me luck!
- Words:
- 6,693
- Works:
- 6
- Bookmarks:
- 26
Recent bookmarks
-
Tags
Summary
Maybe Will should make out with random guys more often in order to get Mike's attention.
Bookmarked by cardel
10 Jan 2026
-
Tags
Summary
New City. New School. Same Old Heartbreak.
Will Byers thought sharing a dorm with Mike Wheeler would be a dream come true. Instead, it’s a front-row seat to Mike’s awkward attempts at moving on from El. But when a messy night ends in a kiss that feels anything but accidental, the rules of their friendship are rewritten overnight.
Will is happy to play the role of the secret lover, the placeholder, if it means keeping Mike in his life. He’s prepared for the breakup. He’s prepared for Mike to find a "real" girlfriend. He’s prepared for everything... except the possibility that Mike isn't pretending at all.
---
or:
Will does not realize he and Mike are dating.Series
- Part 1 of The Observer Effect
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 53,105
- Chapters:
- 5/5
- Comments:
- 223
- Kudos:
- 1,084
- Bookmarks:
- 231
- Hits:
- 12,677
Bookmarked by cardel
08 Jan 2026
-
Tags
Summary
Mike really just wants to take care of Will, in every way he possibly can.
Series
- Part 1 of i can't be without you
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 12,261
- Chapters:
- 2/2
- Comments:
- 151
- Kudos:
- 1,712
- Bookmarks:
- 257
- Hits:
- 15,946
Bookmarked by cardel
06 Jan 2026
-
the green in his eyes (the guilt in mine) by castle__byers
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
07 Jan 2026
Tags
Summary
Will misses the Mike he used to know.
He misses when it was just the two of them. When they were free and inseparable and when they were astronauts and adventurers and pirates and the paladin and the sorcerer. When he was Mike's prince, and Mike was his knight in shining armour.
Will misses his Mike.
—
(technically an au but also a really fitting time skip fix-it for the shit show that season 5 was. ur byler wounds will heal i promise ㅠㅠ)
Bookmarked by cardel
01 Jan 2026
-
if there is a right time (chances are i’ll be here) by andiwriteordie
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
01 Jan 2026
Tags
Summary
“And I guess… I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’m sorry,” Mike says, and he scoots closer to Will, knee brushing against Will’s own. “I’m sorry that I let you deal with all this shit alone, and I’m sorry I didn’t see what was happening or what I was doing, and I’m sorry I hurt you, Will. But… but most of all…
Will’s heart pounds, and he waits with nervous anticipation, hanging onto Mike’s every word. “I’m sorry I was too late,” Mike whispers, tears welling in his eyes. “That… that I was too late for us.”
Or:
The one in which Will and Mike fall apart before they fall back together.
Bookmarked by cardel
01 Jan 2026