Specific fics and some recs

[silverblaze85.livejournal.com]

Hoping you guys might be able to help me out. I've misplaced 2 fics, and am searching for some general recs.

Specifics:
1) I can't quite remember most of it, it's one of the first fics I read when I got into this fandom, but it's centered on Bruce and Natasha, and Natasha realizing her mistake was telling Bruce he'd be okay, instead of asking him for help in the Helicarrier, because her telling Bruce was what triggered the Hulk, and if she had asked for help instead, he could have pushed the Hulk back. Does this ring bells for anyone? FOUND (A Chance To Field-Test Some Crazy Ideas)

2) It was a WIP when I last saw it, and I've totally misplaced it. It's a slight AU, in that SHIELD still exists, but the Specialists (Natasha and Clint, others are mentioned in passing) are known as Hawks, and their barracks are known as Mews, and it's a very falconry-based world. I believe it's Trickshot that's abusing Clint, and Coulson winds up in possession of him, and when he takes Clint up to his new room, he mentions that when Natasha is there, the curtains must be left open (a past trauma of hers, and apparently it's supposed to instill panic in the 'Hawks' when they see open windows), and Clint says that's fine, he's never been bothered by the open sky. FOUND (Passanger)


Generals:
3) Any fics similar to #2, in that the agents are treated as hawks/falcons/hunting companions.
4) Any slavery fics, I'm finding precious few of those.
5) Any suicidal fics, especially Clint. Also on the prowl for Clint-centric self-harm.
6) My usual pleadings for deaf-Clint, hurt/comfort with the Clint/Coulson (or Clint/Coulson/Natasha) pairings.
7) Lastly, I'm starting to venture out of Clint/Coulson and have taken an interest in Steve/Tony, but I'm not sure where to start. Any 'must-reads' that you all are willing to share would be greatly appreciated.

Happy New Year!

Comments

[ephinee.livejournal.com]

#2 i sounds like Passanger by Ainosenshi and it's on AO3. I'd post the link but LJ is being mean to me tonight.

[silverblaze85.livejournal.com]

Yes, thank you, that's it! *dances* Oh, it's been driving me bonkers trying to find it! Thank you so very much!

*sticks the link in so I don't lose it again* Passanger (http://archiveofourown.org/works/408672/chapters/677773)

[ephinee.livejournal.com]

My pleasure! I'll be watching your post because your searches are right up my alley. :-) Have you read Memento by Moiraine? It's also on AO3 and it might be something you enjoy. It's not quite Clint self-harm but he does beat himself up a bit. Just a suggestion....

[silverblaze85.livejournal.com]

No, I hadn't, but I've got it up and open in a tab now. Looks awesome! :D Thanks for the rec! *wiggles happily* If you're into hurt-Clint with a Coulson pairing, have you checked As Is (http://archiveofourown.org/works/609150)?

[ephinee.livejournal.com]

I have and it's one of my saved favorites! Brilliant minds think alike. :-) Have you read The Amazing Hawkeye by Westgate (also known as Harkpad)?It's on AO3. I'm sorry i can't seem to post links tonight. I don't know if it's LJ or my Ipad. Happy New Year Btw

[silverblaze85.livejournal.com]

*gryns* I adore As Is, it's so awesome. It's the one that made me pause and go "Huh... this is the first, and so far only slave fic I've found in this fandom... there's gotta be others!" But I've not found them. :( I think I may have gotten spoiled by the SPN fandom... if you can think it, there's fic for it, and lots of it. XD

That does help, actually. I was starting to think I was losing my mind. >.< I'll start digging over there. :)

[kate-fire.livejournal.com]

The author of As Is is really good! You should try Slow Growth Investment http://archiveofourown.org/works/562971 where Clint is not exactly a slave, but owes SHIELD a ton of money for fixing him up after he was a young prostitute. I'd rec almost everything Arsenic writes. She does a good one with Steve in the owned-by-SHIELD role, "The Goat's Back."

I also like "I can't find the light in this blinding dark" which involves Coulson saving a young deaf Clint from a slave situation:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/513446?view_full_work=true The prose may not be as tight as Arsenic's, but it's still a heart-squishing story.

For other deaf!Clint ones I like "Not your momma's Breakfast Club" which is mainly Tony/Bruce teen AU, but involves the entire team and deaf!Clint is one of them.
http://archiveofourown.org/works/478982?view_full_work=true

Reading Arsenic also turned me onto the Clint is very dyslexic verse: http://archiveofourown.org/series/22348, which is heartrending and sweet. Clint/Coulson.

And if you want to work on Clint/Coulson and Tony/Steve, the series I tell people to start with is the Toaster!verse series. It starts here: http://archiveofourown.org/series/18228 but also one-shots (mostly involving Coulson) are seen here: http://archiveofourown.org/series/18869.

If almost 280K of words are a little daunting (but omg so worth it!), try the Treehouse series, which are similar, but shorter. http://archiveofourown.org/series/22865

Me, the thing I like best about AO3 is that you can plug in what you want (Clint/Coulson, H/C,) and sort by # of hits, which is usually a good way of finding the best stories.

Good luck!

[silverblaze85.livejournal.com]

O.O

Oh, wow, thank you so much. *squeaks* This is LOTS, and I had no clue you could sort through by #hits, which will help alot! I did go through the >100 pages of Clint/Coulson on AO3, which took me about 5 days, but I think it may have been overload. XD

The Toaster!Verse is AWESOME!! *giggles madly* I love her, she's wickedly talented.

Thank you so much!

[black-k-kat.livejournal.com]

I can't help with Clint-centric stories, but I've collected my personal favorite Steve/Tony stories here (http://black-k-kat.livejournal.com/17693.html#cutid3) and here (http://black-k-kat.livejournal.com/25066.html), if you don't mind sorting through a bit of my squeeing. :)

[silverblaze85.livejournal.com]

Oh, I don't mind digging and sorting at all! :D It gives me something to do on slow nights at work. XD Thank you so very very much!! *digs in*

[tamnation.livejournal.com]

Attempted to post on here a couple of days back, but LJ ate it and I gave up. It still doesn't like html coding so unfortunately lots of unpretty links for you :P Today I'm recommending Sexysporks slavery verse which has a large focus on Clint/Coulson (particularly the last few stories).

The first story is Servos Ad Pileum Vocare: http://sexyspork.livejournal.com/44834.html

Two side stories: qu’ils mangent de la brioche - http://sexyspork.livejournal.com/45084.html and chi bene incomincia è a metà dell’opera - http://sexyspork.livejournal.com/45620.html. These were followed by a third side story/sequel עם יד על הלב - http://sexyspork.livejournal.com/47330.html

Then there is Clint's back story TВо́рон во́рону глаз не вы́клюет -http://sexyspork.livejournal.com/47650.html. Which was followed by a cyw a fegir yn uffern, yn uffern y myn fod - http://sexyspork.livejournal.com/47933.html. Then there was another follow up called coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde: Part 1 - http://sexyspork.livejournal.com/50804.html and Part 2 - http://sexyspork.livejournal.com/55847.html

[silverblaze85.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow, I am -so sorry- that I never responded! >.< I am terrible about cleaning out my LJ inbox, and I never got email notification about this! *grovels for forgiveness*

Unpretty links are perfectly acceptable, it's still links to the story! :D These look amazing, thank you so very, very much!! *dives in*

[tamnation.livejournal.com]

Lol, no worries. I was late posting here anyways due to issues with LJ. Hope you enjoy them :)

still looking?

[sif-shield.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if the OP is still looking for fics but as is by Arsenic is like #2 basically a slave class its Clint/Coulson eventually

http://archiveofourown.org/works/609150