I've been reading a lot of mission fics lately, so I figured I'd take the time to revisit a few of my faves
(...and take you all along for the ride, ofc 😉)
So, let's slow down and rewind so's everyone's on the same page: what is a mission fic?
A mission fic is a piece of fanfiction that's based around an episodic-style storyline - not dissimilar to a monster-of-the-week/murder-of-the-week style vibe.
They're usually (but not always) written about fandoms which involve a lot of action/adventure hijinks - especially if they contain characters who are in the military, or are military-adjacent.
All of which means that superhero fanfiction, in particular, is the perfect canvas for mission fics.
...And you know how much I love superheroes! 😅 #IHaveNoShameAtThisPoint #FangirlTrash
Yes, these are all about superheroes - which wasn't my intention when I started writing this post, but c'est la vie.
Fighting my fangirling tendencies isn't exactly what Friday Fics Fix is about after all - so let's just give in to them entirely (It's a lot more fun!)
Please check the original rec'ing posts (which are linked,) for more info., including Content Warnings for each fic.
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Sold, American by LivingProof
TFATWS MCU fic
Bucky's doing Sam a favour by picking something up at the mall.
Coincidentally, today is the day when a group of armed hostage-takers have put this particular mall on their 'to-do' list.
Cue drama, peril, and bad things happening to our darling Bucky bear: will Sam reach him in time?!
(Fandom notes:
TFATWS = The Falcon and The Winter Soldier TV Series
MCU = Marvel Cinematic Universe (the Marvel movies and TV series))
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Vacancy by beastboy12
TUA fic
We're focussed on two of the Hargreeves siblings - Diego and Five - here, with m'boy Klaus coming in towards the end.
The whole fic is based on a save-kids-from-a-burning-building set-up, but it somehow manages to encompass a lot more.
(Fandom notes:
TUA = The Umbrella Academy)
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Haunting of Avengers Tower by Kevy_Grace
MCU fic
So, this fic is about the Avengers tower being haunted -
- which tbh, Peter Parker is way too happy about, and also leads to some ridiculous shenanigans and some conversations with Clint about Buzzfeed Unsolved which I totally live for.
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Be All You Can Be by flawedamythyst
MCU fic
I really enjoyed this fic - which is about Clint and Bucky going undercover in the army and having an enemies-to-lovers storyline along the way.
This is a Soulmate AU where the basic set-up is that soulmates a) hear a chime when they first meet, b) sync-up heartbeats and sleep rhythms, and c) can heal each other's physical injuries.
It's also not Aro/Ace exclusionary, which is why I'm OK with rec'ing it.
(Fandom notes:
AU = Alternate Universe.
Soulmate AU = an AU where soulmates are not only a scientific/social truth, but are often enshrined in law, visible as soulmates to others, etc. There's a lot of variation that fic authors can play with!)
And that's all I have for ya!
Are you a fan of mission fics?
Talk to me! 😊💬
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These sound fun, and now that I've watched The Umbrella Academy, I finally know who you're referring to!
ReplyDeleteHa, welcome to the fandom! ;)
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