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1. The Vessel - Part 1: Paradox by CliffhangerCrafter

   Fandoms: Shingeki no Kyojin | Attack on Titan  

   • Mature
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death
   • M/M, Gen
   • Work in Progress

   18 Jan 2025

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Major Character Death
   • Marco Bott/Jean Kirstein
   • Marco Bott
   • Jean Kirstein
   • Original Characters
   • Eren Yeager
   • Marco Bott's Family
   • many many ocs sorry
   • Adoption
   • Fluff and Angst
   • Not Canon Compliant
   • Inspired by Music
   • Inspired by Fanart
   • Commissioned artwork
   • Dissociative Identity Disorder
   • Gay Panic
   • Gay Marco
   • confused jean
   • jean realizes things
   • marco is hiding many things
   • Secrets
   • Mentions of Sex
   • Mental Instability
   • Explicit Language
   • Underage Substance Use
   • Underage Drinking
   • Military
   • Child Abandonment
   • Implied/Referenced Child Abuse
   • Child Abuse
   • Family Dynamics
   • Slow Burn
   • Childhood Friends
   • Mutual Pining
   • Internalized Homophobia
   • Homophobia
   • Fist Fights
   • Angst and Hurt/Comfort
   • Coming Out
   • Visions
   • Prophetic Visions
   • Bisexual Male Character
   • Gay Male Character
   • Lesbian Character
   • lesbian pairings
   • Slurs
   • Lowkey Cottge core
   • set during season 1
   • Shingeki no Kyojin | Attack on Titan Season/Series 01
   • basically an au where Marco is the mc
   • mentions of Eren - Freeform
   • Platonic Relationships
   • Marco Bott & Jean Kirstein Friendship
   • Marco Bott/Jean Kirstein-centric
   • POV Third Person Omniscient
   • Literature
   • no happy ending
   • LGBTQ Character
   • Feminine men
   • Music
   • Musically Inclined Marco

   Summary

   Born within the confines of towering walls designed for protection yet serving as barriers to the outside world, Marco and Jean make the difficult decision to protect their loved ones, enlisting in the Military. As trainees, their friendship is tested by the rigors of bootcamp and the intense process of self-discovery.
   Marco grapples with the weight of secrets he has carried all his life, secrets he fears could unravel the bonds he cherishes with Jean. Meanwhile, Jean confronts his own challenges, exploring his sexuality and grappling with the complex definitions of masculinity. Together, they navigate these turbulent waters of personal growth and self-acceptance.
   Follow Marco and Jean on their journey towards mutual understanding and what it truly means to stand by each other.

   Language:

   English

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   Chapters:

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