Okay, so I've never done this before, and I'm not promising anything, but here goes. I will take a CaitVi writing prompt for a one-shot fic to do as a palate cleanser once "Low Lays the Devil in Me" is done. I've always wanted to try a writing prompt and now is as good a time as any (if anyone manages to inspire me with a prompt, that is). Please leave them either in the replies of this post or as an anonymous ask if you'd like.
Rules:
Must be a non-canonical setting, preferably modern day, as I have spent a lot, a lot of time in Piltover/Zaun/Runeterra and will do so again in the Pirate AU that's next and in "Tethered."
Not completely ruling out smut, but it can't be the sole focus. I'm a character-driven writer first and foremost, and want to keep it that way, please.
Please keep the prompt to three sentences, max 350 words.
Must be one-shot worthy, and I'll probably not make it more than 15,000 words, so nothing that would require a complex, multichapter storyline.
I am doing this as a writing exercise, not an obligation to the people who suggest any prompts. Fanfic writing is for fun, and I want a little short break between "Devil" and the Pirate AU, which is my next long-form fic.
I will NOT do any requests for anti-ship/anti-character fics.
Thanks everyone! We'll see how this goes and if anything grabs me. Please don't be hurt if I don't choose yours. This is just a little exercise for me, and you never know, maybe I'd do one later if you suggest one now.
can’t believe the duology’s over! I’m getting the same bittersweet feeling I get when a great book is over 🥹 honestly some of the best writing & plots I’ve ever come across in fanfics and definitely one of my absolute caitvi faves. I loved Cait’s POV and all the angst & action in the second fic, and now bc of your Cassandra I struggle to read fics that dont make her out to be a good mom 😭 You’re an amazing writer and I can’t wait for Tethered and all your other fics! I’m now downloading your works as epubs so I can keep & reread them in my kindle 🥰
I knoooow it's insane. It's been such a short time (barely even six months) since I first posted. I'm so happy to hear you've enjoyed the story, and thank you for the kind words! It was an incredible experience to write it, and I am so excited to dive back into Tethered and introduce you guys to the Pirate AU :D <3
All Hail Queen Cassandra!
If you still were looking at different prompts for your writing challenge, here's one:
A scene from a reverse au in a modern setting. A zaunite Caitlyn and a piltovan Vi's first meeting (whether they swapped in a way that makes Vi a Kiramman + Cait Vander's kid or if The kirammans are zaunite and Vi and Co are piltovan is up to you). Possibly in a bar where Caitlyn is the bartender
Forgive me if the prompt is not written in a way that makes the most sense, I was struggling with how to word it as I haven't really written a prompt before.
I shall take it into consideration! Still not 100% sure if I'll even write a one-shot, but I am open to it. Thanks for the prompt!!
“Sons territory,” Caitlyn muttered, referring to the only other gang in Zaun that warred with the Chembarons for control of the Sumps. “What’s another way to get to where you need to go?” “This is the only way,” Corina stated with an air of indifference. Caitlyn turned to give the woman a hard stare. “Miss Veraza, I cannot in good conscience lead you through there. If the Sons find out that a Chembaron walked through their territory—” “Then we better not let any of them see me,” Corina interrupted with a smirk. Caitlyn felt her chest grow so tight she almost couldn’t breathe. Corina had no mask and only had a hood to disguise herself. If anyone recognized her… No witnesses, Caitlyn thought as what Corina was telling her filled her with a cold horror.
Low Lays the Devil in Me - Chapter 17 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]
Caitlyn and Corina make their way through the dangerous Sumps of Zaun and Caitlyn finds out how far she’s willing to go to protect her cover.
"Councilor, I am speaking as a parent of four teenagers. You locked two seventeen-year-olds inside for the last two and a half weeks, and you're surprised that they snuck out to attend what sounds like a party?" Vander asked incredulously. "I can't speak to your children, Vander, but Caitlyn does not disobey my rules," Cassandra stated, almost in offense. It took everything in Vi to not roll her eyes. Caitlyn was far too well-versed in how to get in and out of her window to have never done it before they went to Zaun. Vander narrowed his eyes at the Councilor. "What is that supposed to mean?" he asked with a low growl. Cassandra seemed unmoved by his flash of anger. "Caitlyn never would have behaved so abhorrently before she met Vi. I'm not sure I like the influence she is having on my daughter," Cassandra stated matter-of-factly. Righteous indignation flared through Vi as she heard the couch creak as Vander gripped the frame of it until his knuckles were white.
Tethered - Chapter 12 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]
Vi and Caitlyn's families discuss how they snuck out, and the girls find out their punishment.
Question! This chapter for Noxus is suuuuper long. Like, so far is over 20,000 words and I still have one big conversation to wrap up and some descriptions and supplemental scenes and then I'm done. Should I split this mini-book into two chapters (Noxus Part 1 and Noxus Part 2) or keep it as one big chapter?
The slight turn that the new "Tethered" chapter has taken is interesting. It's kind of turning out like I hoped, but also pretty different at the same time. I'm excited! Hopefully I can get it up tonight or tomorrow morning.
GimmeTheFeels lived up to their name in a wonderful gifted fic to me centered on my OC Emir from “Heart Made of Glass.” You’d need to read my fic to fully appreciate it, but he is the Kiramman’s butler and I loved his relationship with Vi so much. I am honored he captured people’s affection to the point that one of you wrote a fic about him 😭
Please read and leave a kudos and comment! It’s so good.
Not going to lie, I kinda hate what I’ve written for this next chapter. I might scrap a good portion of it, which is annoying cuz it’s over 3000 words long so far. Part of the problem is that it’s meant to set up the end game portion of the fic, so it just feels like I’m talking at the reader. Gotta figure out how to not do that and get what I want done because what I have is super boring 😅
Vi, through her blackening vision, saw something smack the Warden in the temple, and he whipped his head around just in time to see the barrel of Caitlyn’s rifle pointed at him before she pulled the trigger. The fingers around her throat went lax and Vi sucked in several lungsful of air before she looked up at Caitlyn and smiled. “Thanks, Cupcake.” “Can’t have you go out like that, darling. That would be embarrassing,” Caitlyn said with a teasing tone. “No way. I plan on living to a ripe old age and dying in your arms,” Vi replied, winking at her girlfriend even if she knew Caitlyn couldn’t see it behind her mask. Caitlyn reached a hand down and pulled Vi up. “Sweet talker,” her lover replied before she turned to the iron gates.
Low Lays the Devil in Me - Chapter 20 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]
The assault on Stillwater goes awry, and Vi, Caitlyn, and the Noxians must fight through the prison to get to the shimmer plant.
“The Blade Itself ” by Joe Abercrombie. And by that, I mean I’ve read 20 pages in 3 weeks 😩😅
If you see this you’re legally obligated to reblog and tag with the book you’re currently reading