#mercy starters
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Hello! I am totally new to reading Zukka and would love some recommendations. If you've already done this, please feel free to just link to another post! I would love a few recs of what you consider to be "must-reads". I'm open to any length or rating (although I tend to read rated E), I would just love to start with a few that are phenomenal :)
Hi stavro!
Welcome to the wonderful world of Zukka fics!
Here's a Zukka starter pack for you, I limited it to 10 fics to stop it from getting too unwieldy, but it was really difficult to keep it so short tbh, so if you want more lmk!
Zukka Must-Reads
Blue by blacklipscurse
Available on Ao3, Complete (Part 1), Teen, Slowburn, Canon-Divergence, Canon-Typical Violence, Blue Spirit Zuko, Secret Indentities, Ba Sing Se, Angst, H/C, Homophobia, Physical Disability, Humour / Humor
Wordcount: 192,682
This fic is a whole damn phenomenon in this fandom and it's phenomenal to match! The way the characters are written really draws you in. It's a very emotive fic and I truly cannot emphasise how funny blacklipscurse's writing is, I laughed a lot. Especially at Zuko, and sometimes Sokka. 😅 There is a sequel but it's a WIP and Blue can stand alone. :)
absence of heat, excess of destiny by theycallmesuperboy / @baegarrick
Available on Ao3, Complete, Gen, Canon-Compliant, Alternate Universe - Soulmate, AU - Soulmate-Identifying Marks
Wordcount: 4,336
Absolute classic, and I love soulmate fics so for me this is top tier.
Real Slow by surveycorpsjean (Ao3) / zanimez (Tumblr)
Available on Ao3, Complete, Mature, Post-Canon, Fluff, Smut, H/C, Angst, Ambassador Sokka
Wordcount: 21,490
The way their relationship gently unfurls in this is very satisfying. Highly recommend!
Hallowed by HairCrescendo / @sword-and-stars
Available on Ao3, Complete, Explicit, Smut, Fluff
Wordcount: 4,615
Smouldering smut and fluffy feelings. I'd recommend all of HairCrescendo's work tbh, they're a fantastic writer and they have about a dozen more Explicit works. ;)
three words that become hard to say (I and love and you) by overcomeeithlongingfora_girl / @overcomewithlongingfora-girl
Available on Ao3, Complete, Explicit, Smut, Praise Kink, Subdrop, Domdrop, Light BDSM
Wordcount: 2,977
This fic is hothotHOT, and yet also so sweet and emotional it makes my heart hurt. Bring a fan and some tissues.
Courtesan by lesbianophelia / @mendontprotectyou
Available on Ao3, Complete, Explicit, Post-Canon, Established Relationship, Light Praise Kink
Wordcount: 2,200
So scrumptious I just want to eat it. Prepare to feel things. 🔥
For Peace and Zuko by BeersForQueers / @omgbeersforqueers
Available on Ao3, Complete, Explicit, Slowburn, Alternate Universe - Arranged Marriage, Future Fic, Canon-Divergence
Wordcount: 43,277
Speaking of classics, honestly you could read anything and everything by BeersForQueers and I would recommend doing so! They're a longtime member of the fandom. They were there for this ship when it needed it most (I want you to know that I just blew a kiss to the sky). Having said that, For Peace and Zuko is one of my absolute favourites. The sequel Ice Cave makes for a lovely epilogue.
when the prison doors are opened by alternatedoom
Available on Ao3, Complete, Explicit, Underage, Sickfic, Angst, H/C, Voyeurism, Animal Killed for Food, FWB, Imprisonment, Dub-Con
Wordcount: 164,648
I don't know if this counts as slowburn given... ahem, the progression of things. On the emotional front, perhaps. Their relationship development is messy in a delicious way, really twists you around into such wonderful spirals... Idek if I'm making any sense, that's what this fic does to my mental capacity! Every character interaction is just so so good and the way the tension gets ratcheted up and then unwound is captivating. I could gush about this fic all day, but instead I'll just leave it at: it's really, really good and you should read it.
In the Soft Light by CSHfic and VSfic
Available on Ao3, Complete, Teen, Slowburn, Pining, Canon-Divergence, Alternate Universe - War Ended Early, Angst, H/C, Firelord Azulon, Miscommunication, Pining, Underage Drinking, AU - Moon Spirit Sokka, side Bakoda, Sickfic, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Bed-Sharing
Wordcount: 83,904
Some of my absolute favourite authors in this fandom and all of their work is fantastic quality. In terms of spot-on characterisation, wonderful descriptions, plenty of humour to balance out the angst... Their writing is masterful, and this is one of my favourites of their fics. They have more mature/explicit works as well. ;) (Side-note: I absolutely adore Zuko in this fic).
(do you take this jerk to be) your one and only by jatersade
Available on Ao3, Complete, Teen, Slowburn, Angst, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Arranged Marriage, Bed-Sharing, Misunderstandings, Pining, AU - Royalty, Alternate Universe - 100 Year War Ended Early, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse
Wordcount: 55,846
I love the arranged marriage trope and I love it when authors play around with the gang's status as the children of royalty and world leaders, and this fic does all of that so well. Jatersade's pacing and the quality of their charecterisarion really elevates this fic.
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I wanted to keep this list to complete fics, but I do have to mention feels like we only go backwards by oldpotatoe, because although it's a WIP it is iconic.
Also, a personal favourite of mine that has been discontinued (but didn't end on a cliffhanger or anything) is invisible string by wilteddaisy (taotu). I have it saved to my phone as a PDF for when I need a comfort read, that's how much I love it.
#zukka fic rec#zukka fic recs#atla#sokka/zuko#zukka#zuko/sokka#Zukka starter pack#Zukka must-reads#Zukka classics#This is just a short list I know this isn't all the Zukka classics#I can already think of so many that aren't on this#But have mercy even putting this together took me hours 😭#Good thing I missed my flight and had to take a 4 hour bus so I had the time to compose this huh 😅#Maybe my psychiatrist was right about me having adhd...#Anyway if you'll excuse me I have some rereading to do!#There are some recs in the notes too now 💕
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"I like to say I'm quite technical, but these computer problems are far beyond my capabilities."
#muse: john seed#you got launch codes? { open starter }#I am not having a good day and I'm shoving it to him LMFAO#This has been nearly 2 hours of computer issues#I regret asking my dad for assistance#Lord have mercy I might become an iconless roleplayer again THE HORROR-#Honestly could be worse I still have laptop just no pics#Good enough time for me to go back to bring frustrated
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STILL DIFFERENT AND YET THE SAME
⸻ starter for @rathalascendant ; monster hunter stories au
There's a loud thud from the distant forests of Loloska; the heavy sound of a massive beast being brought down to the snow-dusted dirt; a triumphant howl and the sound of metal slicing air as it moves before all falls eerily silent. Most of the monsters had scattered the second the platinum blonde initiated the engagement with the beast she wore armour of likeness to: a Tobi-Kadachi. The agile snake had been causing problems for those in the surrounding area, and any hunter worth their salt wouldn't have passed up the opportunity to rip the issue out at its roots. Vivian was no exception to this, and as she checked on her Palamute to ensure the slender canine hadn't been seriously injured in their scuffle, a shadow passing overhead draws her attention upward.
Initially, she had thought the shadow was just a Legiana or Barioth crossing the woodlands to return home. However, the shape she can just barely make out against the sunlight is notably bulkier than either beast, much larger too. If she were to guess, it was a Rathalos. Why it was out here was beyond her. Even so, she reaches behind herself to brandish her sword- flashing with brief flame as it moves from sheath to a defensive position, her Palamute mimicking her stance with blade locked in jaws prepared for a fight.
The King of the Skies was not something to take lightly, Vivian knows as much, and it'd certainly make an effort to take the body ( one she would gladly let it do if it meant properly avoiding an actual full-out brawl with the beast ). Rathalos and Rathian were some of the most ferocious monsters to take down and she wasn't currently prepared for that type of encounter; a retreat was in order if it decided that the Tobi-Kadachi she'd slain was on its meal list tonight.
#⨂ IC. ❝ YOU'LL NEVER GET FREE; LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER ❞#⨂ RP STARTER. ❝ BEG ME FOR MERCY ❞#⨂ MHS VERSE. ❝ ALL MY BETTER DEMONS HAVE GONE THE WAY THEY CAME. ❞#rathalascendant
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RANNI DOESN'T *WANT* RADAHN DEAD WE DO THAT ON OUR OWN WHILE SHE'S SLEEPING!!!
Unless I'm missing some dialogue from Ranni after you learn this.
I mean don't get me wrong, I'm pretty sure if you told Ranni beforehand she wouldn't be overly torn up about it and tell you to get his ass, especially given his current state.
(A lot of people that blame Ranni for Radahn's death seem to ignore, for some reason, that Radahn is in a state of constant suffering and wants to die, which is the reason Jerren holds the festival.)
#me vs elden ring#idk I see so many 'Ranni killed Radahn' type takes and it's like. For starters you do that.#Secondly he's in a state of constantly dying/rotting when we find him and he's like a rabid animal#that needs to be put down. His most trusted soldier agrees.#killing him is a mercy.#what kind of stans are you...#'Ranni said 'murder my older brother in cold blood or I'll have your head tarnished' very disrespectful'#honestly I'd stan Ranni harder if she did say that why was literally no one like 'hm maybe the stars not moving is relevant'#we don't know much about how fate works in Elden Ring exactly but you have to wonder#whether Radahn's actions had some repercussions. Beyond keeping Ranni's fate in stasis#which I also don't think was his intention or done on behalf of the golden order. But it was a bonus for them#or maybe it's something that came to bite them in the ass in the end. Hard to say. Stagnation and all that.#also interesting that the Elden Beast is a fallen star; what else might have been kept out
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@dontcxckitup | Mercy Starter !
"Did you know, statistically speaking, you’re more likely to die from airplane food than a plane crash?” The comment came seemingly out of nowhere as the row of people were handed their dinners, a far cry from the last few hours where she had sat in silence, headphones pressed to her ears. In fact, it was the first comment Mercy had made the entire flight, speaking with a glance at her seat partner and a playful grin.
“Nearly four times as likely, actually. Food poisoning is one in three million, but a plane crash has the odds of one in eleven million. Pretty neat, right?” And the morbidity of the fact seemed to match perfectly with her attire, the heavy gothic makeup and long black coat, earrings that looked suspiciously like bones and spikes on her collar, all already making her stick out like a sore thumb.
“Of course, you’re also significantly more likely to get stabbed.” Said as she opened her plastic cutlery, the flimsy blade humouring her words. “But I don’t think these knives could cut a bread roll, let alone a person.”
#Dontcxckitup#Mercy Addams | Sweet Oblivion - Open Your Arms#Queue | Hell Is Empty And All The Devils Are Here#// Hi! I picked Mercy //#// But if you want a different muse/starter I can change it! //
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. ❝ What the hell are you doing? ❞ Time was of the essence. Quite literally in fact. A strange, blue liquid dripped from one end of the hourglass on the wall to the other, counting down precious minutes.
@burnedself 🩷´d
#burnedself#is it a vague if it's a starter ? djcfdjhvjh#la belle dame sans merci ... canon/ default / post manhattan
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open to: anyone.
based on: plot linked in source! this could either be the first ever meeting or the first time y/m asked her about the boss.
muse info: mercy morales, 27, waitress in a shitty small town.
“You don’t gotta worry ‘bout me, sugar, I promise. He just..” Bright eyes shift towards the back of the diner—the kitchen where her boss stood—and Mercy shrugs her shoulders. “He’s like that. Believe it or not, this is him in a good mood.”
#an au where she didn’t leave on her own 🥲🥲🥲#indie rp#open rp#independent rp#open starter#indie bi rp#1x1 rp#muse › mercy morales.
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Alright, please like this post if you want a starter from me. Also, a reblog could be helpful to get new people to write with. It's been a hot minute, I'm shaking off the rust.
#ooc;#starter call;#IM ALSO FIGURING OUT HOW TO TRIM REBLOGS AGAIN SO IM GONNA NEED TO ASK FOR SOME MERCY
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im here im Queer and im still playing doom tbh BUT i will be around for writing later (probably) so like this for a starter Whenever uwu
#specify muses or be at my mercy#i like doom : )#got the whole series for like $10#theres something kinda charming about the old dos version#also love that theres no up or down aiming#the enemies just generally have to be near your reticle and BOOM#they gib <3#starter call
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who: mercy morales ( priscilla quintana ). 26. bartender in this thread.
open to: anyone.
plot: mercy ran away from their small town at the age of eighteen and with leaving, she’s completely cut off everyone -/ including y/m and hadn’t been heard from since… well, until today.
connection ideas: a previous best friend, ex-girlfriend/boyfriend, someone that didn’t get along with her when in school, someone who hadn’t known her that well, etc. open to anything.
Never in a million years did Mercy believe she’d be face to face with not only them, but anyone from her hometown, and all it was one look at their face to have her heart skipping a beat — maybe two. Though, she’s never one to show that. Her lips curve into that usual sweet smile, shoulders squared and held high before walking over to them.
“You know what you’re gettin’ tonight?” She asks as if the sight of them weren’t throwing her off balance. Pretending she wasn’t freaking out on the inside and desperately wishing they didn’t recognize her.
#i can also match formats if you’d like! especially since i like switching it up all the time#indie rp#open rp#independent rp#open starter#open starter.#𝐢. ( mercy morales ) › writings.
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round and round || closed starter with @byanyan
"On the contrary, I find burn marks on my papers to be quite...charming, one might say. Gives the paper a bit a character wouldn't you think, Mx. Byun?" Granted, it does make collecting the papers a tad more stressful for his students around the deadline, but Patrick likes to think he makes up for it in other ways. "As long as the text is legible, I assure you you won't have points deducted from your grade for that."
#byanyan#interactions ( verse one — give mercy. )#the gentleman ( verse one. )#hi grey!!#sorry for the VERY LONG wait on this ^^'#but here's the starter - i had byan's college verse in mind#but if you want me to change anything lmk!! <3
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im having it Rough rn who wants a (possibly) short starter so i can distract myself
#shit hit the fan and im trying to resist the urge to just curl up and sleep#been doing that too much lately#starter call#specify muses or be at my mercy
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ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ 𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅 . [ many sentence starters from the duality album of 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙 . edit if necessary . please credit if using . ]
no sir, by the way, what the hell are morals?
but a wolf in sheep's clothing is more than a warning.
tell me how you're sleeping easy.
show me how you justify telling all your lies like second nature.
listen, mark my words, one day, you will pay.
you sink your teeth into everyone you depend on.
i smell the blood of a petty little coward.
maybe you'll change, abandon all your wicked ways.
make amends and start anew again.
maybe you'll see all the wrongs you did to me and start all over, start all over again.
who am I kidding?
now, let's not get overzealous here.
you've always been a huge piece of shit.
having said that, burn in hell.
dirty secrets, empty memories, and broken hearts across the floor.
i was knocked out, heels over head.
no wonder no one heard my screams.
and now that it's dead, I live in your head and I will haunt your fucking dreams.
no one will love you like i did, will treat you like i did.
no one will love you like i did, will touch you like i did.
no one will love you like i did, will fuck you like i did.
so good luck finding someone better.
run away, boy, if you couldn't tell, baby's got a thirst for blood.
someday, you may find that picture perfect guy.
and ill chase my words with poison.
remove the gag and step away, he's suffocating.
you pull the strings day after day.
that's why he needs a break from you.
oh, I hope he hears these words, maybe this time he will learn.
you should escape, skip town.
no more excuses.
you're better on your own.
why else go through the trouble?
and they ask who dares defy, I'll be raising my hand high.
do you even have a plan of attack?
i cant help it, i cant stop it.
im living fast until im dead.
and i dont owe you an explanation.
getting greedy, get it in my veins.
it feels just like a hole in your chest.
you're feeling like you're trapped.
you're the only one standing in your way.
just take a breath, relax, and tell me.
are you sick of feeling sorry? and people saying not to worry?
look around and count your blessings.
chin up, quit actin' like you're half dead.
tears can only half fill how you’re feelin'.
no, there's no denying chemistry this strong.
yes, pretend it's right but we both know it's wrong.
but i cant shake these memories that rain inside.
i know how to drive you wild.
you know how to make me smile.
we play with fire because we like the way it burns.
you're addicted to the lust, the imaginary trust.
give me the truth now.
i promise I can handle it if you can.
so give me any reason not to cut you out.
you're far too gone.
watch you pretend, you know it all.
i really wanna know you.
you're not fooling anyone, not you, not me.
so I wonder how you stay alive, when all I do is freeze.
i can't quite contain or explain my evil ways, or explain why I'm not sane.
all i can say is this is your warning.
i have a confession that you will not believe.
i have a confession of a side that i hide.
i have an impression, in the back of my mind.
make me an obsession, when you lock me inside.
i am good, I am evil.
i am solace, I am chaos.
i am human, and that's all I've ever wanted to be.
they're gonna try to clip your wings.
theres always another day, another night.
a bittersweet blessing in disguise.
i stole the moon.
i made the stars align.
and I showed you how to fly.
and you made me the bad guy.
out of sight and out of reach.
i fought for you.
i kept you safe at night.
i would have risked my life.
just show me how the villain was me.
miss mysterious, who are you?
who's the girl behind those eyes?
just a stranger in disguise.
miss mysterious, who could you be?
was the ghost of what we had?
did you erase it from your past?
is your sunshine like my rain?
is your pleasure like my pain?
#sentence starters#sentence starter prompts#sentence starter#rp prompts#inbox prompts#set it off#i worked so hard on this#have mercy
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i wanna write but my brain aint working so good lately so fuckin. like this for a short Thing
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I'm not even past episode one and I have over 500 Charlie icons.
Dear fucking gods, help me.
#not for free [ ooc ]#i forgot how taxing iconning a protag can be oh sweet mama mercy y'all this is gonna be hella long#aka hi this is partly why i haven't been doing much besides stuff w/ missile#i wanted to get more icons before starting from diff eps but i might just.#start on those starters cause this is taking AWHILE lmao
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“&– - Sometimes the worst of them have the best disguises, and go as far as it takes to stay in hiding.” // @remaimed liked for a LYRICAL STARTER
#remaimed#THE EMISSARY OF KNOWLEDGE. ic#LENGTH. oneliner#( i did kas if thats alright! i still have to reply to your starter for ome rip#but song is the devil is a gentleman by merci raines ! )
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