Kids Come First 2023

[baka_tsumibito]

Kids Come First
a.k.a. "the kfc exchange 🐔"

Round 2!

Dai Gyakuten Saiban | The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles | 大逆転裁判
Hardy Boys | Franklin W. Dixon
Vatican Miracle Examiner | バチカン奇跡調査官

Dear fellow [redacted] enthusiast,

Thank you dearly for picking up this request! I'm so excited to see what you come up with ~ I hope these prompts inspire you, but if not, please feel free to do your own thing!

I'm not very picky when it comes to underage. Go wild with any sexual acts you see fit to include ♥︎ While the pairings I've nominated can all plausibly interact during/up to at least one character's adolescence, I'd be happy to see any "de-aging" or timeline fudging happening, if you'd like.

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~ Happy writing 🖋

Baka-Tsumibito

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General Likes

• A/B/O (omegaverse)
• Ambiguous consent
• Angst
• Aphrodisiacs
• BDSM/Bondage
• Begging
• Brothercest
• Casefic
• Coming inside
• Crying during sex
• 'Dead dove do not eat'
• Desperation
• Dom/Sub dynamics
• Domestic setting
• Double or multiple penetration
• First time
• Fix-it fic
• Fuck or Die
• Getting together
• Humiliation (public or private)
• Hurt/comfort
• Incest
• Loss of virginity
• Mutual non-con
• Mystery
• Object insertion
• Pining
• Praise kink
• Ritual sex
• Sex pollen
• Sexual slavery
• Soulmates
• Spanking
• Themes of dependency (+ codependent relationships)
• Themes of loyalty
• Whump

Opt-Ins (a non-exhaustive list!)

• Any POV narration (not including reader insert)
• Character death (canonical or not)
• Dubcon
• Incest
• Mpreg
• Noncon
• Open relationships unless otherwise stated
• Psychological themes
• Self-harm
• Suicide
• Underage
• Violence

For reference, last year's letter.

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THE GREAT ACE ATTORNEY CHRONICLES

Asougi Genshin / Barok van Zieks
Asougi Genshin / Barok van Zieks / Klint van Zieks
Asougi Genshin / Jigoku Seishirou
Asougi Kazuma / Jigoku Seishirou
Asougi Genshin / Original Male Adult(s)
Barok van Zieks / Klint van Zieks
Sherlock Holmes / Mikotoba Yuujin

DNWs

• Amputation & Permanent loss of body parts (eyes, teeth, limbs)
• Depictions of the canonical Asougi & van Zieks marriages as love marriages
• Gore
• Klint forcing himself on Barok (mutual non-con is okay, as is dubcon!)
• Male omegas that have vaginas instead of penises
• Treatment of Mikotoba/Ayame as "true loves"/"soulmates" when compared to Mikotoba/Holmes
• Unrequested romantic relationships (past/present) for either van Zieks brother - excepting any Asougi
• Unrequested gender headcanons

Archive Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply, Rape/Non-Con
Requesting: Fanfic with Smut
Age Range: I'm fine with anything, even if it's not what we matched on.

This series has forever changed my world and has been driving me insane for the past TWO years now. There are priceless dynamics between everybody, literally! TGAA is also the game that has turned me into a multi-shipper; I freak out over every single character interaction (and everyone is attracted to everyone, don’t ask me how that works). I have a ton of DGS ships and enjoy exploring so many dynamics, especially codependent/messy/devoted forms of love.

Any and all characters from the full cast are welcome. Feel free to use either the original or localised spellings. (In this letter you'll notice I gravitate towards "Klint", "Holmes" and exact transliteration when it comes to Japanese names, but don't feel obligated to do the same!) I have no preference between, say, "Stronghart" or "Vortex". I very much enjoyed the Victorian speech patterns and cultural references in the game, so if you're up for writing in the style I'd be incredibly thrilled!

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(child) Barok / Genshin (adult)

I love this dynamic of young, innocent Barok falling for his new foreign friend. I get the impression that he was somewhat lonesome even then, and Genshin was his only companion when Klint was busy. Of course we know that Barok had Albert (and possibly others) at university, but Genshin seems to be ‘special’ for some reason. Genshin’s protectiveness over Barok gets me every time – I’m utterly obsessed with the flashback scene where he has his arm outstretched to protect Barok. (Also, how he whispers in Barok’s ear… swoon.)

I imagine the sexual relationship between these two looked very different pre versus post Professor case. Maybe young, inexperienced Barok was much more of a willing submissive and bottom - however, after he started to hate Genshin, he became the dominant, aggressive figure we see in the game, with a buried soft side? I'm open to many interpretations of these two! I definnitely see Barok as more of a bottom, especially when Genshin was introducing him to the mechanisms of intimacy, but would definitely enjoy him topping Genshin either in his younger, innocent days, or in his Professor-induced rage. If you choose a post-canon setting, I would be happy to read about how Barok's guilt manifests itself during intercourse.

On Genshin's side, I like to imagine that he has always wanted a younger lover, and Barok fulfills all of his ideals: a strong sense of justice, similar interest in sword play, and to top it off he's utterly adorable and likes Genshin very much! If you'd like to explore a setting where he grew up in a pederastic system, it would be fun to play with the idea that now that he's grown and has completed his service and upbringing, it's time for him to take on a young disciple of his own - and he intends on righting the wrongs that were inflicted on him back at home. If not, it would be great to explore why he fell for Barok, and if he has any internal conflict about it should his tastes not run young.

Since Barok canonically met Genshin during his adolescence, there is lots to play with. Did Genshin take his virginity, upon Barok's request? Has there been any past Barok/Klint in this context? If you'd prefer to go the de-aged route, there are so many older!Baroks to choose from! Is this post-Professor case? Post canon? The possibilities are endless and you should go wild here :D

I would prefer for Genshin's marriage to be treated as an arranged or political matter - essentially, marrying out of duty as the heir must. If you'd like to elaborate - perhaps it was necessary for safety reasons, or happened as an agreement between friends, out of necessity, etc. - as long as love marriages or any romantic implications are avoided, I'm happy to see any interpretation. As for the issue of adultery: I'm fine with however you wish to treat this. Handwave things, give them mental anguish, choose or adapt the setting so that her death occurs earlier - anything goes! There's also the idea of exploring how it was acceptable for Genshin to have other relationships (esp. with younger men) outside of his marriage, as per samurai traditions.

Many of the prompts here were also written with Barok / Genshin in mind. Please take a look and feel free to take inspiration from them too!

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Genshin / Barok / Klint

My absolute favourite loyalty trio ❤︎ I’m absolutely convinced that they’re all in love with each other, bound together by fate, and all that. I’m fine with any interpretation: two of them together before adding in the third – messy pining by everyone for everyone, whether it's in the context of a relationship or not – “educational” mentorships turning into more – juggling marriages and heirs with true love – literally anything!

I'm super obsessed with these two bro-cons, and the third they pick up somewhere along the way :D It's clear from how much Klint and Genshin both sacrificed for Barok that they loved him deeply, and so he does still in return; he does not strike me as the type to take down Klint's portrait following the Professor reveal, and he seems rather desperate to make amends with the Asougis... I'm drawn to that (somewhat) blind idol-worship of Barok's, along with all the other traits of the 'little darling' we get a few glimpses of. He really strikes me as a definite bottom, with that maiden heart he has, though depending on the situation I could see him topping (or being forced to top).

As for Klint and Genshin, I have no fixed top/bottom preference when it comes to sexual matters. I do want Klint to remain limited to Barok and Genshin in his relationships, though conversely I can see Genshin as having had plenty of past experience (specifically through shuudou, the samurai's genre of pederasty).

Treat the incest & homosexuality taboos and legality as you'd like - is the relationship a secret? Unconventional, but frowned upon (especially due to Genshin's foreign status and the van Zieks family as nobles?) Totally acceptable and downright standard? Expected, due to inbreeding traditions amongst the upper classes? I'm looking for love and loyalty between the three of them, but beyond that, anything is fair game.

A note on Klint:
I'd prefer if Klint isn't portrayed as cruel, overtly manipulative or violent towards Barok and Genshin, including intentionally non-conning either one outside of the context of mutual dub/non-con.

Concerning the canonical marriages:

I would prefer for both Genshin's and Klint's marriages to be treated as arranged or political affairs - essentially, marrying out of duty as the family head must (and perhaps in Klint's case, to free Barok from the same fate). If you'd like to elaborate - perhaps it was necessary for safety reasons, happened as an agreement between friends, out of necessity, etc. - as long as love marriages or any romantic implications are avoided, I'm happy to see any interpretation. As for the issue of adultery: I'm fine with however you wish to treat this. Handwave things, give them mental anguish, have everyone in open marriages, choose or adapt the setting so that Lady Baskerville is not around yet and maybe never comes into the picture / the Asougi Lady has already passed away - anything goes!

(In Genshin's case, specifically)
Due to his samurai heritage, I can see him as hailing from shuudou traditions wherein it may have been acceptable for him to have other relationships (esp. with younger men) outside of his marriage. I enjoy seeing him portrayed as homosexual, but feel free not to address it if that doesn’t suit your interpretation.

If any of the above doesn't suit your fancy, please feel comfortable glossing over the subject of their marriages and avoiding it altogether.

Optional Prompts

• Klint and Barok hear about Genshin’s experiences with shuudou, and grow eager to try it out for themselves. Cue Barok's sexual mentorship.
• Genshin appreciates the brothers’ flexibility, and bends them into “interesting” positions. Or maybe stretching after a swordfight one day leads to sexy times. I’m just dying to see Genshin being surprised by the extent of their stretchiness and promptly wanting to take advantage of it.
• As Barok implies, the van Zieks were on the end of many attacks in the past. Does Genshin protect them? Were they ever abducted by the mob? I’d love to see them forced into some mutual non-con too.
• A day (or multiple) in the life of Director of Prosecutions Klint van Zieks, his young judicial assistant Barok, and their detective partner, the foreigner Asougi. Any excuse for office sex~

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(child) Jigoku / Genshin (child)

I often headcanon these two as childhood friends, or at least being long-standing acquaintances before meeting Mikotoba later on in life. They seem the jock type, as opposed to a more studious Mikotoba, and that might shape their bonds a little differently. My headcanon is that Jigoku had crushes on both Genshin and Mikotoba over the years, and perhaps even indulged in a physical relationship with Genshin as children~ Later on, those feelings may even have lead him to take over mentorship of Kazuma, and cross the line between friendly uncle and nenja/Kazuma's top. (More on that in the Jigoku/Kazuma section below.)

There are some hints that Jigoku also hails from a line of samurai. I think it would be cool for him and the Asougi family to have had a long-standing friendship, maybe even reaching back to Genshin's and his childhood! Similarly to Genshin, I imagine he also went through shuudou training in his adolescence.

While I'm more interested in the physical relationship between them, if you'd like to touch upon Genshin's feelings for Jigoku, go ahead!

Whatever the context, my favourite dynamic between them is one-sided Jigoku → Genshin, possibly wherein they have a physical relationship ^^~ Whether or not Genshin is aware of the nature of Jigoku's affections is up to you, though personally I lean towards him either having figured it out, or possibly he rejected Jigoku outright - though I can be convinced otherwise! Perhaps in an earlier setting (during their adolescence, or even before?), their relationship was more about the physicality and companionship than anything romantic.

I'd love to see Genshin and Jigoku in some sort of sexual relationship before their trip to London. Maybe they knew each other as adolescents, and possibly underwent shuudou at the same time? I could see them carrying on even after Kazuma was born (Genshin was still in his teens!!), though they would have broken off the relationship before heading to London, as it was too risky due to what could happen under the harsh buggery laws. If you're looking for historical accuracy, it's possible they lived through the era of the Keikan code, which outlawed sodomy for a time in Japan (in which case, it would make sense for them to rely on each other for secrecy while satisfying their mutual physical needs).

What makes them start to explore physical pleasures together? If they're both in the shuudou system, do their nenja  (their masters/tops) force them to copulate in front of a group? I'd love to see them forced into mutual non-con in any situation. Also, feel free to have them nonconned/dubconned (as you'd like) into having sex with others! Is it a punishment for the both of them, or simply greedy older mob men taking advantage of these beautiful adolescent youths? Do they serve the rest of the men in addition to copulating themselves? Who's on top, and does this become a point of contention between them later? Is this event (or many, if it happens on the regular) the catalyst for Jigoku's developing feelings towards Genshin?

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(child) Kazuma / Jigoku (adult)

The little hints we get about the nature of their relationship really get to me and I'm desperate to see it fleshed out some more. I get the impression that they had a close bond before the exchange proposal at least, and I would love to see it go further than just 'Jigoku as an uncle figure, his father's great friend', into physical relationship territory.

I've seen some comments mentioning that their body language looks similar, and that makes me think of the possibility that Jigoku was as much a presence in Kazuma's life as Mikotoba. They both seem hot-headed to me, leading me to wonder what other behaviours they share...

I imagine Jigoku was the one to mentor Kazuma in the ways of both the judiciary and of adulthood. They're such a great fit for shuudou, which sets the stage for major feelings of betrayal once the events of Resolve occur... Jigoku topping Kazuma is a great image, but is there ever a time when Kazuma feels the need to turn the tables? Does Jigoku allow him to do so while remembering Genshin? According to shuudou norms, Jigoku should be the penetrating partner. But given Kazuma's personality, is topping used as a bargaining tool instead?

As for how Jigoku feels towards Kazuma, I wonder if he's using him as a replacement for Genshin. How does he feel when Kazuma brings up Genshin? Does the guilt eat him up inside? What about when Kazuma is presumed to be dead; does Jigoku fall apart about having lost another Asougi, and the last piece of Genshin he had? Or, is this relationship a part of Jigoku's repentance for killing Genshin?

Are they sleeping together as a condition of Jigoku's mentorship, or is it more of a romantic entanglement? Is Kazuma projecting his "daddy issues" onto his father's good friend? If you can find a reason to have him wear Jigoku's clothes, it would be so cute to see him drowning in Jigoku's oversized things, especially if copious teasing is involved!

For these two, I'm interested in seeing them engage in a mentor/student - whether that be shuudou or otherwise - during Kazuma's adolescence and beyond. Who is the one to initiate the arrangement? Is Kazuma the one to insist? Or does Jigoku suggest to Mikotoba that he take over Kazuma's "training" in the way Genshin 'would have wanted'?

Scenes from Kazuma's childhood/adolescence are also wonderful. How did their sexual relationship begin, and who was the initiator? What was Jigoku's reaction to meeting a 'grownup' (read: adolescent) Kazuma for the first time upon his return home? (I assume Jigoku already served as Kazuma's uncle as a child...) How old was Kazuma when it began? (Any age is okay with me! I assume he was underage at the time, but you never know.) Does Kazuma ever grow out of their assignations and leave Jigoku behind (for Naruhodou)? Has Mikotoba caught on to their affair? What about Naruhodou and the others? (And if so, how do they react?)

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(child) Genshin / Any Male Adult(s)

You could take this any way you want to! Here are some ideas:

Genshin, while growing up in the late Edo period & training as a young samurai, goes through with shuudou (samurai pederasty) and is xconned (repeatedly?) by his nenja (his mentor/top). Is this just the usual state of affairs? Was he so unlucky as to end up with a cruel master? Does his nenja force him to please many different men other than himself? I'd absolutely love for Jigoku to also be involved~ (More on this under Jigoku/Genshin below.)

Alternatively, Genshin being double-teamed (by his nenja, a family member, someone from a neighbouring clan? You name it!) and forced into copulating with a woman against his will. Is he held down while she is made to climb on top of him? You get the idea! I'd love for this to be how Kazuma was conceived~ meaning Genshin is coerced into marrying his future wife after impregnating her outside of wedlock. He was only 18/19!! What if it started when he was underage......

If you're interested in a "Genshin gets raped" take:
I do see Genshin as the resilient, resourceful type who is typically able to make things turn out in his favour at the end of the day, though I'm sure the trauma runs deep... (Maybe Genshin grows unable to come unless aggressed, due to his formative sexual experiences??)

Give me alll the extreme stuff here! Gangrape & multiple penetration, fucking him until he loses control of his bowels, knifeplay with their samurai swords (or even Karuma?!), nose hooks, shibari, ishidaki, you name it!

Re: Genshin's TEEN marriage,
Regardless of the approach you choose to take, I would prefer that Genshin's marriage not be treated as a love marriage, and his relationship with his wife not a romantic one at any point. As for the issue of adultery, I don't believe it would have been a terribly big worry (as it was acceptable for Genshin to have other relationships (esp. with younger men) outside of his marriage, per samurai traditions), but if you'd like to give him mental anguish over the matter anyways, that would be fine!

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(child) Barok / Klint (child | adult)

These two are simply brother-obsessed. They're locked in mutual idolatry even though it blinds them. I love how they're respectively each other's weaknesses, and how needy and co-dependent they seem to be. While Klint never has to live without Barok, his actions suggest that he would fall apart in a similar way if he ever lost his brother.

Barok clearly loves Klint so, incredibly much. Unconditionally, even, despite the events of canon. I don’t think he’s the type to take down his brother’s portrait, as he still admires him and looks up to the man he loved… probably a little too deeply. I enjoy the thought of Barok looking to his brother’s portrait for advice, and just generally going to or thinking of Klint in times of crisis.

As for Klint, I think the fact that he would’ve rather become Stronghart’s puppet instead of revealing the truth of his misdeeds to Barok (risking the loss of his affections), as well as how he was unable to confess to Barok while he still lived is very telling about how terrifying losing Barok was to him. Klint was paralysed by the need to remain perfect in his brother’s eyes lest he lose Barok’s love. What sacrifices does he make for Barok’s sake? I like the idea of Stronghart blackmailing Klint with the threat of revealing their incestuous relationship.

In terms of dynamics, one of my favourites is top!Klint taking Barok's virginity (and giving him his own, in exchange). Depending on the situation, I could see them switching if the goal is to "educate Barok on matters of intimacy", or if Klint is feeling guilty and attempting to repent.

I'd prefer if Klint isn't portrayed as cruel, overtly manipulative or violent towards Barok, including intentionally non-conning Barok outside of the context of mutual dub/non-con.

On Klint's marriage to Lady Baskerville:

I would prefer for Klint's marriage to be treated as an arranged or political affair - essentially, marrying out of duty as the family head must — and perhaps to free Barok from the same fate...? If you'd like to elaborate - perhaps it was necessary for safety reasons, happened as an agreement between friends, out of necessity, etc. - as long as love marriages or any romantic implications are avoided (for instance, them viewing one another with familial bonds is fine!), I'm happy to see any interpretation. As for the issue of adultery: I'm fine with however you wish to treat this. Handwave things, give them mental anguish, have everyone in open marriages, choose or adapt the setting so that Lady Baskerville is not around yet and maybe never comes into the picture - anything goes! Some of these prompts do suggest a timeframe when Lady Baskerville was definitely in the picture - I don't mind if she shows up, and feel free to have her presence be a point of contention.

If any of the above doesn't suit your fancy, please go ahead and gloss over the subject of Klint's marriage or avoid it altogether.

Optional Prompts

Some of the prompts here also work for Klint/Barok only. Feel free to take inspiration from them as you please!

• Getting together before the arrival of the Japanese exchange students, when Barok was not yet an adult. Did Barok pursue Klint, or did their relationship evolve naturally as an extension of their brotherly affections?
• When Barok hits puberty, Klint is the one to introduce him to sex and onanism, a lesson that goes much too far. Once they start, they never stop.
• The van Zieks family tutor is quick to take up the switch as punishment. In an attempt to spare his brother (maybe the punishment is unjust? Or Klint's simply a huge pushover when it comes to his little brother), Klint petitions to take over the punishments himself. He ends up reluctantly taking Barok over his lap to give him a few bare slaps. Maybe Barok reacts to him, or Klint finds himself accientally turned on? Does this become their new normal?
• Before Genshin comes into their lives, Klint is the last line of defense when defending himself and his brother. (Alternatively, Genshin might be around already, but not present at the moment.) One day, his best is not enough and they're forced to do despicable things by their tormentors. I have no preference for Barok's age, and if you'd like to set this at a time when he's a little too innocent, by all means!
• For A/B/O or dom/sub verses: I’d love to see bottom (omega/sub) Barok mating with/being collared by his brother. It could be out of necessity, to hide Barok’s dynamic. It could be convention between siblings within the aristocracy. Anything goes! ** For A/B/O, I'd prefer that omegas keep their male genitalia instead of having vaginas. **
• I’m also interested in Soulmate AUs for these two: how does it tie in to their brotherhood? How old are they when they figure it out, and when they decide it's time to consummate? Feel free to sneak in some worldbuilding here.
• How did they sneak around? Does Genshin know about their relationship? How quick did Holmes deduce them? What about their family? Does anyone ever walk in on them??
• Judicial assistant Barok assists his beloved older brother at work. What better way to spend more time together? It’s a great way to get some office sex, at least. Does Klint take him out to crime scenes and court battles too?
• Moral crises lead to so-called 'brotherly comforting' and intense secret pining ~
• I'd love to see the moment young Klint awakens to his latent sexual desires for his little brother. What prompts the realisation? Caught up in puberty, does Klint pursue his perverse desires, or does Barok notice his strange behaviour and take it upon himself to relieve Klint's suffering?

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(child) Holmes / Mikotoba (adult)

I’m absolutely obsessed with this variation on the traditional Sherlock/Watson dynamic. This partnership is the best plot twist I have ever experienced! They contrast and complement one another adorably. From shared parenting to forensic research, HomuMiko really has it all. I very much enjoyed their reunion on the couch of Baker Street, except I’m convinced they must’ve reunited otherwise after a solid decade of pining. Their dance of deduction was SO fun, and I was devastated that they had to separate so soon (though that was one painful and awkward goodbye…).

GAA Holmes’ eccentricity, dramatics and moods are very much played up in the best of ways. He is absolutely insane (I say this affectionately) and his unpredictability is definitely a part of the appeal for me. I love how he strives to protect, even at the cost of the truth, and to me he definitely has one of the most loving hearts of all the cast. Every time he talks about his mysterious partner (especially pre-reveal), I can feel the affection pouring out of him TT^TT Around other men, he is a total flirt and I very much headcanon gay bottom (or omega/sub in the case of AUs) Holmes because of his incessant teasing.

Mikotoba is an interesting foil to Holmes, what with his impeccable manners and patience. I never realised how strange and unusual he is too until looking back on his general behaviour post-reveal. He is so secretive and hides his cute & klutzy side well until Holmes comes along. I really enjoy the dynamics of their partnership, particularly the caretaker aspect which suits his doctor side well (and explains the age gap).

If you're interested in some omegaverse HomuMiko: I tend to prefer Alpha Mikotoba over Beta Mikotoba, but either is okay!

On Mikotoba & Ayame's marriage: I’m fine with having their love acknowledged, however, I would prefer the focus to be on Mikotoba’s feelings towards Holmes. I don’t want to see Ayame portrayed as his "one true love” or “soulmate”, and have Holmes come in second place next to her.

This could be set prior to them getting together, acting as a catalyst for getting them together, or set when they are already in an established relationship. For this exchange, I'd be happy to see de-aged Holmes fic, or something set in their early days when Holmes was still in his teens. Feel free to fudge the timeline as you wish, and change up their ages if that's what you're up for!

Optional Prompts

• Mikotoba wielding sex as a replacement for drugs or other stimulants
• Holmes needs maintenance spankings to keep in him line
• Mikotoba's first time since the death of his wife
• Captured and forced into mutual non-con

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THE HARDY BOYS

Frank Hardy / Joe Hardy (both as children)

DNWs

• Amputation/Dismemberment and permanent loss of body parts (eyes, teeth, etc.)
• Frank & Joe having any (history of) sexual experience with others
• Unrequested gender headcanons

Archive Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Requesting: Fanfic with Smut
Age Range: Everything but immortals!

I've been a fan of this series for decades, and was shocked upon discovering that there is a dearth of slash content *that I can find for these brothers; how could that be?! I aim to rectify this immediately :D

While this is a mystery series and I do adore (and have plenty of prompts that revolve around) casefic, I am here for the smut first and foremost! Everything else is secondary! If you're up for including other things, I equally enjoy domesticity or typical brotherly squabbling; anything about the Hardy Boys, really!

In terms of general dynamics, I like Frank to be the outwardly level-headed, internally worrying brother. Maybe he's more realistic about their relationship, and his natural introversion gives him a tendency to hold back. I would love to see him on the receiving end of whump, for once! I adore bottom Frank <3

On the other hand, I enjoy seeing Joe portrayed as the one pursuing Frank more aggressively. Maybe he's comparatively open about coveting his brother? Feel free to lean in to his impetuous, extraverted, perhaps slightly more aggressive side! I'd be thrilled to see him topping Frank with his shorter, broader stature :D

In general, I'd just love to see them exploring their bodies and burgeoning sexuality together. All ages / any time works!

When it comes to their canonical relationships:

The girlfriends (Callie and Iola) can be hand-waved, treated as 'only friends', or even beards (they may or may not be in the know, they might assume it's for undercover purposes). I'd prefer if they never had sexual experience with the boys, so that the brothers can spend their first times together.

Optional Prompts (— in case you are looking to add some plot!)

Are the brothers in an established relationship, or still in the pining/getting together phases? It would be great to see Joe convincing Frank to deepen their relationship despite his initial reluctance and clear reciprocation.

What happens when it's time for Frank to depart for college? Is uni (for one or both brothers) a good chance to allow their relationship to progress? Is Frank set on moving out of guilt over his attraction to Joe (& dad?), and Joe is desperate to follow, out of loneliness or something more?

What's Fenton's stance on the situation? I'd be very interested in seeing something where he (and perhaps the rest of the family) discover(s) the brothers' intimate relationship. Had he figured them out long ago, and did he turn a blind eye? Or does he only understand (and is pained by?) the extent of their closeness once they move away? How do Laura and/or Aunt Gertrude react?

Canon loves to get Joe in trouble, so for once Frank can be the one who gets whumped! If the situation calls for it, it would be fun to see outsiders (friends, family, their aggressors) commenting on their 'brotherly' relationship, or maybe even (coming close to) finding them out. The thought of Frank and Joe having to sneak around Fenton before he reveals to them that he knows is particularly funny to me; on the other hand, it's a great setup for angst if he's involved or pulled in through a mutual dub/non-con scenario...

I can never get enough of hurt Frank, though hurt Fenton is a close second. And of course, situations where all three are in trouble are just as delicious. The hurt does not have to be physical, either (despite this canon's propensity for kidnapping and assault)! Maybe they end up being put through the emotional wringer instead?

Mutual non-con is another delicious approach to take! I'd be thrilled to see this with Fenton involved as well — maybe he's forced to watch, or even worse, participate?!

Some Additional Ideas

• "Trauma recovery" (i.e., copious amounts of intimacy) following a particularly harrowing case/experience
• Angsting over a family member who is presumed to be dead
• A scandal might break out in Bayport if the truth about the Hardys is released; the family copes and serious discussions are had

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VATICAN MIRACLE EXAMINER

Hiraga Josef Kou (child)/ Roberto Nicholas (adult)
Hiraga Ryouta (child) / Hiraga Josef Kou (adult)/ Roberto Nicholas (adult)
Josef Lycolas Bartridge (adult)/ Hiraga Ryouta (child)
Roberto Nicholas (child) / Brono Puccini (adult)

DNWs

• Amputation & Loss of body parts (eyes, teeth, limbs)
• Gore and Horror beyond canon-typical levels
• Hiraga (Kou) or Roberto in unrequested (past/present) romantic relationships
• Male omegas that have vaginas instead of penises
• Unrequested gender headcanons

Archive Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply, Rape/Non-Con
Requesting: Fanfic with Smut
Age Range: I'm fine with anything, even if it's not what we matched on.

I love this wacky cast of crazy sweethearts from the bottom of my heart. I enjoy reading about them in all settings — from solving crazy mysteries to (rare) quiet, domestic settings. Of course, feel free to throw in some canon-typical horror/violence/insanity :D I wouldn’t mind some darker fic (along the lines of non-con, injury, death) or some emotional breakdowns and tears. If offscreen, I can deal with canon-typical levels of (body) horror. On the other end, I also love domestic fluff for the whole Hiraga (+ Roberto) family! Hurt/comfort is very suitable to this canon, as is any degree of angst. I also enjoy AUs, whether they be canon divergence only or things like Soulmate AU/Omegaverse. In other words, anything goes!

I enjoy how this series is intellectually stimulating (I'm a huge mystery fan!), while balancing out domestic fluff, existential angst, and whump. I came for the religious aesthetic, promises of early music, and the two male leads whom I thought might be ship-worthy. I stayed despite the horror tag because of the promise of something more to Hiraga & Roberto’s relationship, even if it turned into a decade-long slow burn. Roberto’s arc (the Sofuma trip) is probably my most favourite arc ever, and I knew from the moment it wrapped up that this fandom would become a lifelong obsession. Aside from the two protagonists, my next-favourite character is Hiraga Jin (Hiraga’s father).

P.S.: I’m both an anime watcher and a novel reader, so any canon/characters are fine by me! I’ve read most of the novels, and so I would be delighted to see anyone from the extensive cast.

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(child) Hiraga / Roberto (adult)

I adore how this pair interacts, how codependent their dynamic is and how much they care for one another. Pining and miscommunication is par for the course with them, despite being literal super geniuses. I’m very into the contrast between the two: Hiraga’s innocence and naivety versus Roberto’s maturity and jadedness, the size difference and contrasting specialties, their colour schemes, and more. Go wild with anything - crazy cases, danger at the Vatican, relaxing days off, breaking vows…

My favourite shippy moments include: the mouth-to-mouth when Hiraga feeds an unconscious Roberto water; The Suckening Scene & Roberto’s awakening; “I’ve come to love you more and more!”; anytime Roberto saves Hiraga, particularly when he’s using his body like a meat shield; when Roberto tells Hiraga that “you’re my life’s treasure”; Roberto’s many Hiraga hallucinations; Hiraga falling apart when Roberto gets kidnapped and crying; casually giving Hiraga a piggyback or carrying him on his shoulders COMPLETELY NATURALLY IN FRONT OF OTHER PEOPLE; every single cooking scene and exchange of casual touches… There are too many to list them all!

I love how Roberto is such a mess (said with affection). He’s book smart and super capable all around - a true Renaissance man - but he somehow turns into an absolute idiot when it comes to his own safety and just everything Hiraga. He might as well walk around wearing a giant sign saying “Hiraga is my biggest weakness. I would break my vows and die for him” in flashing neon lights (though he wouldn’t because what a terrible aesthetic that would be). Hiraga would also not survive without him, since he basically runs Hiraga’s domestic life. I enjoy how he cooks as stress relief and relentlessly chases after knowledge. I’m smitten with his self-destructiveness and self-hatred. Roberto whump scenes will never not be my favourite.

Hiraga is also a genius mess, without the same deep self-hatred. It’s inspiring to me how he always thinks the best of people and has love for quite literally everything. His faith is beautiful, and his admission that he would cast it aside if Ryouta died is also very telling. I suspect he is somewhere on the spectrum, as many geniuses are. Watching him hyperfixate and constantly fail to read the mood is always fun (sorry, Hiraga). Though his character has developed from how he was described in the first book, I’ll always be attached to the portrayal of him as constantly anxious and worrying about doing mundane things correctly. While being an absolute domestic mess, he would do anything for Roberto. His multiple attempts at proposals (matching brain scans, renovating his house for Roberto, searching for new recipes to try) are hilarious and make me feel a little bad for him sometimes. I adore how clueless and protective he is at times. If he ever lost Roberto, I’m certain he would fall deep into a dark pit of despair…

In terms of their ship dynamics, I'm fond of seeing their canon-typical interactions taken to the next level. Having Roberto in a caretaker/service sub-type role is always fun, and so are Hiraga's clumsy attempts to do something nice for Roberto (especially when Roberto is healed by his mere presence)! I enjoy explorations of tension wherein they're hovering on the verge of something deeper, and would absolutely love to see them break their vows outright and go for it. Also, the aftermath of said happenings is incredibly juicy, no matter where you take it!

When it comes to explicit content, I lean heavily towards preferring bottom!Roberto, but have no objections about switching/reversible if that floats your boat! I have a slight obsession with seeing Roberto cry during intimacy. I’m also very into the ‘super-handsome-intelligent-attractive-brilliant-Roberto-is-a-virgin-gasp!-no-way’ thing. For this exchange, I'd prefer for them to be each other's firsts, without any prior romantic or consensual sexual experience. Having past non-con is totally fine, however (e.g. abuse by clergy members in childhood).

I'd be happy with anything from flustered adorable first-times & get-together sex to they-don't-communicate-ever crazy guilty sex! I am a HUGE fan of mutual non-con and would absolutely adore something or someone made them do it.

Optional Prompts

I'd love to see an aged-down Hiraga! Or, Roberto and Hiraga meeting years before their canonical meeting <3 Everything's the same but Hiraga's still a 'child'? And if you'd like to pull some de-aging shenanigans, feel free! I'd love to see some little tiny Roberto too <3

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(adult) Kou / Ryouta (child) / Roberto (adult)

It’s come to my attention that there is a severe lack of brothercest in VME - those days are no more! These two siblings clearly love each other deeply, but how deep does that love go? They have great potential for one-sided pining: Ryouta missing his brother at the Vatican, desperately waiting for a visit or to go home, Ryouta finding himself crushed when Hiraga & Roberto announce their relationship, Hiraga’s love reaching twisted and inappropriate depths that he only thinks about in the dead of the night (maybe he thinks Ryouta and Roberto are similar?), Hiraga going so far to save Ryouta because of how much he loves him… the possibilities are endless!

And as an extension of the above: these three make for a very painful love triangle... I'd love to see any of them being jealous of the other two's closeness. Maybe Ryouta feels like Roberto took Hiraga away from him. Or, Roberto is saddened at how he can never compete with Ryouta for a place within Kou's heart. Is Kou uncharacteristically jealous at having his spot as "Ryouta's brother and no. 1" usurped?

On Ryouta's yearning: in a time when he's still dying, one of Ryouta's dying wishes is to sleep with both his brother and his brother's lover. The guilt Hiraga and Roberto must feel! How does it go? Is Ryouta in love with the both of them by the end of it? What if he goes on to survive... then what? Does 'dying with no regrets' turn into 'a lifetime with them'?

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(child) Ryouta / Josef (adult)

These two make for an unlikely ship, but that hasn’t stopped me yet. I see so much potential in them following the events of Sinfonia / Episode 12. They share a lot of parallels: terminal illness and long-term hospitalization, pining (platonically or otherwise), the search for meaning, and so on.

I’m drawn to Ryouta's purity and his ties to the supernatural. He’s wise in a way that suggests he had to grow up too fast following Ada’s (his mother’s) death, and the appearance of the hooded figures. Knowing someone near him is meant to die soon must be such an incredible burden, especially for one so young who also has to grapple with his impending death. I see a lot of similarities with Roberto in him, especially his tendency for self-sacrifice and deep love for his older brother.

As for Josef, he also carries that same grief and desperation for meaning over his looming demise. I’m quite intrigued by how he was beloved by all during his boarding school days. He’s the mentor figure for Roberto and Ryouta, which has a lot of potential for exploration. His method of enticing Roberto to begin speaking through curiosity really raises a lot of questions for me about his personality. I wonder to what extent he embodies Hiraga’s traits too.

There’s some great potential here for ghost!Josef, or coma!Josef/amnesiac! Josef who was alive all along. They might bond over Roberto, extended hospitalization, books, and all sorts of wonderful things. What does Ryouta think of Josef and the Roberto/Hiraga situation? Do they pine after Roberto together, knowing he’s best off in Hiraga’s grasp? Or does Josef start to fall for the bits of Roberto he sees in Ryouta, and Ryouta the same re: his brother? Maybe they get over their respective crushes for Hiraga/Roberto by falling for each other. (Or maybe they just pretend to and drown their sorrows in sin (sex?). Feel free to delve into any and all sorts of wacky AUs wherein Josef protects Ryouta from death, illness, the three hooded men, etc. Alternatively, go the dark route where Ryouta finally passes from illness and Josef is there to guide him to Heaven. Maybe they bond while passing time together in the afterlife? Or maybe ghost!Josef tries to help Ryouta explore some experiences he'll never grow old enough to achieve on his own? And, can't forget about Galdoune! Are they involved in this pair's survival? Do they ever spirit them away? They would make great candidates for some medical experimentation once everyone thinks them dead...

What do Hiraga and Roberto make of this improbable pair? Maybe Roberto encourages them, believing that they're good for each other. While I DNW-ed 'past relatonships', I'm okay with Roberto having had a crush on Josef. Does Hiraga get over-protective over his brother, or is he simply happy that Ryouta is living long enough to have all of these novel life experiences? Background Hiraga/Roberto would be much appreciated if you’re up for including them!

When it comes to these two and explicit content, I have no top/bottom preferences. Go wild!

Optional Prompts

• Stuff goes down at the Baden hospital…
• Ghost!Josef comforts Ryouta (in a way only he can?) <3
• Ryouta can sees ghosts/spirits, and therefore is the only one to see Josef hanging around
• Ghost hanky panky (that may or may not all be in Ryouta's head)
• Soul sharing, or Ryouta as Josef’s reincarnation. What does this mean for their connection? And for Ryouta's relationships with others (particularly Roberto...)??
• Josef is alive and becomes Ryouta's confidant. Do Roberto and the Hiragas find out eventually? What sort of secrets does Ryouta confide in him? (Clearly he’s an adult by now, but feel free to play around with hospitalization regulations or have Josef be cured already.)
• One day, Ryouta is kidnapped by Galdoune for experimentation purposes, and meets Josef, author of the journal he found in the hospital library. What happens to them, and what are they forced to do...? Perhaps they undergo rather unfortunate experiences together... >.<
• Either Ryouta or Josef have to take a 'special' medication to manage their cancers, and it has *certain* side effects...

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(child) Roberto / Brono Puccini (adult)

Brought to you by the intense desire to see Roberto even more damaged by murderdad than he was in canon.

What if he took out his "aggressions" on poor little Roberto after murdering his wife? A while back, there was talk of 'castrated Roberto', and I would be very willing to see some more of that! (Not a DNW!)

Alternatively, perhaps he survives, and encounters Roberto once more in a canon divergence take on Satan's Judgement (the Sofuma arc). (Is this de-aged Roberto? A very messy timeline in which kid!Roberto and Hiraga are off somewhere together? Or something else entirely?) As Roberto's (or both of their) memories return, tensions escalate between the two. How does Brono force him down in the end? Is Julia (and his clone?) involved? What's Bill up to throughout all of this, and most importantly: How does Hiraga save the day??

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