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do you have any dmcl fic/author recommendations? :o

YES! this is not comprehensive AT ALL. also i’m only including completed fics bc i know some people don’t like to read wips, and also i’m trying to keep this on the hidden gems side, so stuff you won’t find on the first few pages by kudos/bookmarks. dmcl has so many good deep cuts!!

absolutely favorite beloveds:

ghosting by antimonicacid: really fantastic character study for claude and dimitri. honestly has one of my favorite pre ts dimitris in a fic bar none maybe. this has very quintessential dmcl energy bc theyre so… gentle w each other in this fic? idk i love it. great dedue cameo

the last chapter is explicit but not… necessary for resolution so if it’s not you’re thing you can not read that part.

the ground all around, it was always holy by themorninglark: really beautiful pre ts dimitri character study from claude’s perspective. the writing in this fic is stunning, and the development of their relationship is so compelling and wonderful. this one sort of breaks my heart but it’s not sad the writing just kind of makes me ache a bit.

dreams, they’re for those who sleep by longboyzone: really intimate moment near the end of white clouds that really captured me. i’ve reread this one a lot and i think abt it. also features gentle dmcl. would recommend the other two one shots by this author as well. they’re all really good

celestially written by aetherae: this fic is so good to me i’m obsessed with it? the whole series actually. it just hits so many dmcl buttons for me but basically it’s a joint route vw/am fic where claude takes the hit for dimitri after gronder rather than rodrigue. except like instead of being abt any of that it’s like 13k of people gossiping abt when dmcl is actually gonna get together and it’s. so. good. the outsider pov dmcl in this one just hits idk what else to say. they also have a bunch of other dmcl fics i’ve read that are really good but they’ve written like 30+ fe fics so i’d say just check their profile out!

lion in the mist by trilies: this fic has really stuck so me since i first read it probably because it’s so unique? this has claude (+ the deer) coming across dimitri midskip while traveling to fraldarius. i really love how both dimitri and claude are handled in this fic, idk you can tell the author is handling them both deliberately and with care? and the atmosphere this fic creates is really fantastic. they also are rather prolific so i’d check out their page as well. bc they have so much good dmcl

wear your colours by metallic_sweet: okay i said i wouldn’t do anything you could find on the first few pages of the ao3 tag but this was my first joint route fic and it lives in my heart for a lot of reasons. honest to god some of the best fe3h world building i’ve read in a fic like fodlan feels like a place here that contains 3 nations with distinct cultures. also this fic really takes seriously how dark the world of fodlan truly is without making dmcl ‘darker’ than they are as well? it’s a delicate balance and they do it fantastically. has an unfinished sequel (also worth reading—the whole series is, but dmcl isn’t the focus of every fic) that breaks my heart every day.

other dearly adored:

these are all also SO good but i couldn’t keep writing paragraphs

sweater weather by midoriverte: dmcl pre ts winters shenanigans. also their other dmcl fic is really good.

wound care by whoreromovie: a little bit of claude patching dimitri up for the soul. very soft and sweet between them

giving hands by asoryuun: SYLDUE RIGHTS!! and outsider pov dmcl my beloved. high recommend this one is fun

comfort of frailties (orphaned): DMCL SNEAKING OUT !! love this one it’s just… so sweet. so so sweet. and it has art that goes with it!!

the sweetest lullaby by aetherae: i know i recced smth else by them but i had to include this too. god i want dimitri to get some fucking sleep

whatever possessed you by fealle: pre ts dimitri and claude evasion ring character study get together. you love to see it.

if you do NOT mind wips then my recs are:

princes of silver and gold: the fantastic joint route time travel fic by @travelling-on-the-octopath. this fic my beloved <3 s has an insane handle on dialogue and scene pacing, and some stunning writing. check it out!!!

golden dawn: golden route that starts out at the prologue and completely reworks pre ts. i love the dmcl in this fic they’re so good. also has edeIeth if that’s something you do or do not enjoy, AND mind the chapter warnings if you have triggers

to this vow, i hold fast: this is a post azure moon arranged marriage fic and i adore it. probably everything abt it? there’s a lot of platonic affection in this fic which is really my jam in particular but i love how well dmcl is developed and how the extended cast is incorporated

#also i’m so strong i resisting the urge to self promote pls be proud of me </3 #also i know i’m leaving some out but 😭 those are the ones i remember #if anyone else has any they wanna add just do <3 #dmcl #ask

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alicemoonwonderland · 7 years

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Sweet Galadhian Lullaby

Based on an IG story done by Johan Akan on IG and of course one of my enablers, @atlerion, decided to plant this little idea in my head while I got several wips to finish. Oh well lol. Aethera is the feminine version of the Greek Goddess Nyx’ son. Thought it was a fitting name.

Fandom: Final Fantasy XV

Pairing: Nyx Ulric / POC Fem!Reader

Rating: SFW

Words: 1036

Summary: Nyx sings a lullaby to calm you and your daughter Aethera down.

Tags: Post Fall of Insomnia, Disability, Papa Nyx, Anxiety, Breastfeeding

Tagging: @stunninglyignis @hypaalicious @thefriendlytonberry @cupnoodle-queen @mp938368 @bleucommelhiver @ffxvhoe @ridingchocobros @angelic-guardienne @chocobropuffs @nykamito @insomniasix @asendion-art @sonsoflucis

You closed your eyes as you bounced your daughter in your arms, the little baby girl wailing while tugging on your long dark curls. "Ssssh, sssh, little one. Sssh, mama is here. Mama is here," you kept murmuring over and over again as you had tried everything; changed her diaper, gave her kisses, tried to feed her, but she didn't seem to want to latch on. You had given her toys to play with, turned on the television on some baby program. Nothing.

Standing by the window, you looked over at Lestallum. One of the last large cities left after the chaos had started because of the Starscourge and the vanishing of the sun. If you focused your eyes enough and let your mind run wild, you could almost imagine and see the daemons prowling just outside the defence line. It made your heart squeeze with anxiety, knowing your husband, Nyx Ulric, was out there and defending home and hearth.

No one would have blamed him if he had retired. He had almost dead while defending Insomnia and prevented so many deaths. But at what cost? His body littered with white scars, his left arm and hand in ruins. For months, he had to rehabilitate and trying to get some form of control again. And somehow he managed. Even though every day he was in pain, he still smiled, still joked around, still was the most kindest and most sweetest man you had ever known. Thanking the Astrals, or whatever was out there, that he somehow survived the Fall of Insomnia. Had the chance to become a father, and help his friends to try and keep the world a better place. The world would have had lost something unique if he had died.

Your heart squeezed as you held your little girl closer, sweet little Aethera. Looking into her eyes, you saw Nyx's eyes looking back at you. Bright blue eyes filled with joy…usually. But now big tears rolled down her golden-brown cheeks as her curls were a mess from rubbing her head against your chest. "You miss Papa too, don't you?" She probably felt your sadness and worries, making her upset as well.

Usually, you managed to keep your feelings under control so it didn't bother Aethera too much. But today, you had some trouble as there had been news of four Red Giants prowling too dangerously close to the barricades, and Nyx had volunteered to go take care of them.

You had wanted to protest, stop him from risking his life. But this is what he did. He was Nyx Ulric, one of the last Glaives standing. And it wasn't like he had no help, Cor Leonis and Gladiolus Amicitia had volunteered to come with him. But still, it worried you.

Shock hit your chest when arms snaked around your waist, and a scarred cheek pressed against yours. "So deep in thought," Nyx's warm voice murmured in your ear as Aethera stopped crying, a huge smile appeared on her face when she saw her Papa.

Peace filled your body as you leaned back against his broad chest, inhaling deeply. His scent filled your lungs, chasing away more of your anxiety. "Welcome home," you whispered relieved as you turned your head, his lips brushing sweetly against yours in greeting. "You've showered."

"I didn't want to bother you two with my stink.” He kissed your cheek again. “How are you two doing? I heard Aethera crying."

"She was sad all day. I tried feeding her, but she was too fuzzy," you explained softly as his hand rubbed your belly and his non-scarred one brushed over Aethera's dark curls. For a long moment, the little family stood there. By the window with the lamps shining light over them. At peace now that they were all together.

"Come." You gave him an amused look which made him laugh and press a quick kiss on your lips. "Not like that, you naughty minx." Playfully complaining while Aethera giggled - not knowing why her parents were amused, but just happy that they were - you followed Nyx into the bedroom where he made you sit down.

"Try to feed her now," he suggested warmly as he opened the closet door. You looked curiously at him but did what he asked of you, opening the button up you were wearing and lowering the cup of your bra. Making soft noises, you offered your breast to your daughter who finally latched onto it. Relief filling you as you focused on the little one for a moment.

In the corner of your eye, you still noticed Nyx moving around. Your eyes widened when you noticed him taking out his guitar. He had not touched it in years, as far as you knew. It had become too painful for him to bend his fingers in the way he had to so he could play properly. You knew it hurt him deep inside, he loved playing the guitar. He loved making music and singing when he had some free time.

"Nyx?" you murmured confused and a bit worried when he sat down by the bed in his chair, guitar in his hands. Aethera whimpered, and Nyx made soothing noises to both of you. The little sweetheart settling down again as she always did when Nyx spoke to her.

"Just relax," Nyx told you with a smile and started to play. Tears of joy appeared in your eyes when you heard the soft noises of the guitar, soon joined by the soft timbre of his voice. Aethera murmured even happier as she kneaded your breast, her long lashes brushing against her cheeks as she nursed.

You couldn't help but smile as he played the guitar, singing to you Galadhian lullabies as if nothing had changed. As if his arm had never been damaged. You hummed along with the song as your fingers brushed through your daughter's hair, your heart almost bursting with the love you had for the both of them.

No matter what happened, no matter how dangerous things had become. Your little family would be alright. No matter how dark the night....brightness could be found if you just looked hard enough.

#final fantasy xv #ffxv #ffxv fanfiction #nyx ulric #nyx ulric x reader #papa nyx #fluff #fem!reader #written by alicemoonwonderland

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