I'm so tired of the narrative that Luke was a whiny, useless twink before his aunt and uncle were killed. I've seen a lot of people saying, "Leia was in the senate, leading top secret Rebellion missions, etc., while Luke was whining about power converters and playing with toys."
This is such a bad, low-level take.
Leia was a literal Princess. She was raised in luxury. She was well-educated. And her parents were already an active, secret part of the Rebellion before she was born. That's why she was given to them. Yes, Leia has a fiery personality and wanted to be involved, but she was encouraged and prepared specifically for that role.
Luke was raised, if not in poverty, at least in a low-class life style on a Hutt-controlled slave world. He was raised, perhaps begrudgingly, by a non-blood related aunt and uncle who, above all else, wanted to protect him and keep him safe. They wanted to make sure he didn't follow the ways of his father. One of the ways they did this was to keep him busy with farm work. To keep his head out of the clouds.
And nevertheless Luke had a best friend who immediately joined the Rebellion once he got off world, and who Luke deeply idolized and wanted to follow.
He isn't "playing with a toy" because he is still childish; he is daydreaming about being in that Skyhopper and fighting the Empire. He wants to be out there doing stuff, but he's been raised to obey his aunt and uncle. He feels obligated to stay and help on the farm. You can see why--they are poor, they are struggling, his aunt and uncle are old. They need Luke to help, or so he believes. Luke is maybe too kind and puts the needs and desires of other people in front of his own, but he's not some useless kid. And it is very clear, from ANH as well as the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series, that Owen especially wanted to protect and shield Luke from his heritage. (Whether or not that was right or wrong is another debate, but you can't blame Luke for it.)
Luke is desperate to be out there doing it, but he is blocked at every turn until he's forced into it.
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Michael/Ashton (3) Masterlist
part one, part two
a little extra credit never hurt anybody - @sup3rbloom (haveufoundwhaturlookingfor)
T, 4k
Summary: Michael and Ashton used to be best friends when they were younger, unfortunately Michael ditches Ashton for popularity when they get older. Things change when Ashton gets offered extra credit to tutor a failing student. That student so happens to be Michael Clifford.
are we something to each other (or are we just blowing smoke?) (ao3) - bellawritess
T, 10k
Summary: A startled laugh escapes Michael, and he gently pushes against Ashton’s chest, though his hand lingers as if for a moment he considers holding Ashton in place instead. “You’re lame. And you’re not kissing me like that in front of your friends. I’m a respectable fake boyfriend, I don’t believe in gratuitous PDA.”
Gotta Be Cruel to be Kind (ao3) - fourdrunksluts
E, 26k
Summary: "It’s just for a date or two." Calum sounds exasperated despite Michael's excuse being perfectly valid. "Ashton’s hot."
"Ashton’s a shrew," he corrects, voice biting. "I’m not going to… to tame him, or whatever, just so you can convince some twink to go on a mediocre date with you."
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The fandom required 10 Things I Hate About You fic.
He Drove Away The First of September, But I Remember (ao3) - senioritastyles
G, 6k
Summary: "Hi." He calls, catching the cute worker's attention.
The worker looks up and fumbles around to put his phone away, his face awestruck as he looks at Ashton. "Uh, hi."
There's an awkward moment of silence as they both stare at each other, the sounds of the carnival fading into the background and Ashton feels his heart leap when the boy smiles. He's got on tight black skinny jeans and a Metallica t-shirt, his waist surrounded by what looks like a combination of a fanny pack and an apron. Ashton knows it's probably full of money and tickets even though no one is approaching is the booth to play, and he can't help but smile back at the boy. He's completely stricken by the boy's beauty, mesmerized by the enticing features and pale skin.
Or: Michael and Ashton meet right before Ashton has to go back to school.
It's something unpredictible, but in the end it's right (I hope you'll have the time of your life) (ao3) - orphan_account
G, 4k
Summary: The 5SOS boys are babysitting a real life, small, fat, tiny, cute, little, useless, defenceless, and adorable baby. Oh dear.
"Just a bunch of fucking hocus pocus." (ao3) - pxnkspace
M, 15k
Summary: It's just another boring Halloween night where Ashton has to babysit his brother and sister and miss out on the biggest party of the year. Until he manages to sneak out and bump into this strange boy he keeps seeing. Ashton doesn't believe in the supernatural. But after lighting the black flamed candle, the whole town is in for a hell of a night.
life is never like this (ao3) - merlypops
T, 24k
Summary: The war is over and Ashton finds it hard to carry on until he meets Michael. Life goes on for Luke and Calum.
Mashton: Undercover (ao3) - HPFangirl71
M, 2k
Summary: When kisses undercover lead to something more....
Oh Christmas Lights, Keep Shining On (ao3) - allsassnoclass (brightblackholes)
T, 3k
Summary: Michael and Ashton have won their town's Winter Decoration Competition for the past two years. This year, their new neighbors are going to give them a run for their money.
Playing With Chemistry (ao3) - fourdrunksluts
E, 17k
Summary: It’s the busiest week of the year at the escape room Ashton manages, and it’s hard enough without Michael Clifford tempting him at every turn.
Rather Be a Riot Than Indifferent (ao3) - reversecow
E, 10k
Summary: Michael Clifford hates Ashton Irwin. He's hated him ever since Ashton bumped into him without apologizing on the first day of his third year of university. He hates him more every time they interact, which is why it doesn't mean a thing that the soul marks inked all over Ashton's body match up so well with Michael's. Because there's no way the universe hates him that much.
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A University AU where Michael is stubborn and no matter what anyone else thinks, Ashton is absolutely not his soulmate.
Still Turning Out (ao3) - azsthztxc
T, 11k
Summary: “He disappeared because what he does is run,” Calum corrects. “You freeze. He runs. You’re both incredibly opposite, but the same—you both keep thinking you can just escape the future and your problems. Guess what? No amount of staying in place or refusing to, is going to let you know more about yourself if you don’t let yourself be known.”
Temptation (ao3) - Maluminspace
E, 5k
Summary: Michael is about to start his first term teaching at Hogwarts. Ashton tries to help build his confidence...
the future with you - @sup3rbloom (haveufoundwhaturlookingfor)
T, 2k
Summary: Ashton and Michael have a disagreement when Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Ashton and Michael have never fought in the six years that they've been together. It's a horrible time for everyone involved.
there's glitter on the floor after the party - @sup3rbloom (haveufoundwhaturlookingfor)
T, 1k
Summary: The aftermath of Michael and Ashton's first new year's eve party as a married couple.
Twice As Much Isn't Twice As Good (ao3) - FayeHunter
T, 1k
Summary: Michael's pretty sure this much coffee can't be good for the cute law student coming into the coffee shop
we were just two kids thrown into the flames - @sup3rbloom (haveufoundwhaturlookingfor)
T, 8k
Summary: Ashton Irwin's name is picked during the reaping for the 75th Hunger Games. Unfortunately, so is his little brother Luke. But then, Michael Clifford is volunteering for his brother. Ashton has to figure out how to make sure he stays alive, but the love of his life also stays alive.
wherever I am, I’ll come running (ao3) - nothingliketherain (39_killer_queen)
T, 4k
Summary: If he’s being honest, Ashton doesn’t know what to do either. Out of Michael’s closest friends he’s the only one who doesn’t have a dog, the least likely to have a vet on speed dial, the least likely to have something like this happen to him before. But instead of calling Luke or Calum for help, he called Ashton.
Because if there’s one thing Ashton does know how to do is take care of Michael.
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...is nobody planning to write high fantasy post-golden age of magic and semi-post high fantasy cataclysmic event au dinluke??? with wizard prince Luke frantically learning to be a wizard so he can escape his royal status and free from the royal succession fight and high society political drama, renting an abandoned tower to live like a medieval fantasy equivalent of broke college student. And a retired knight-in-literal-shining-armor hermit landlord who takes commissions for jewelry or metal items and armor/weapon repairs bc he's a pretty good metalsmith too who doesn't charge insane prices, he's quiet and private but checks on Luke weekly and feeds him homecooked meals what a sweet, soft-spoken and well-mannered gentleman wow his voice is so-- nO FOCUS LUKE YOU USELESS TWINK WIZARD WANNABE DONT FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR LANDLORD. GO STUDY.
But the sweet retired knight landlord happens to be secretly the last of dragonkind that can shift into semi-human form and was once the king of the ancient dragon kingdom in the long bygone golden age of magic. Oh no he's been protecting the last green dragon egg that Luke accidentally hatches bc of his experiment with magic now they have to coparent this baby dragon Grogu ("That's a... unique name, Mando. I never heard of it before." "It was a popular name.... Two hundred years ago." and teaches him to shift into semi-human shape before people gets suspicious.
nobody? no?? ok 😶
...also, WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU HAVE A MAGICAL DARK MAGIC SWORD THAT CAN EXPIRE ANY SPELLWORK, DIN?? no, let's talk about your dark sorcerer dad and his ancient dark sorcerer master who massacred my kind a thousand years ago first. that shabuir is still alive and kicking and been sitting his dusty ancient ass behind your kingdom's throne for generations!!
(reposted from my main blog bc it didn't show up in the tags for some reason)
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