13 Works by MathanLin
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Bruce’s face goes blank in that carefully practiced way of his. His voice is equally masked. “Tim decided to release you on two conditions. One, you don’t kill.”
The silence stretches. It’s too light of a punishment. Too good to be true. Jason knows that, and yet his trembling lips still shape the words.
“And two?”
Bruce’s gaze falls to the crimson helmet at his feet. “If you encounter any of us on patrol, you will wear this. You will not remove it under any circumstance.” He takes a deep breath. “In his time on bed rest, Tim has made some modifications to protect both us and you. Should you lose control over the Pit and attack, it will act as a backup plan.”
The helmet gleams beneath the fluorescents. Jason’s throat spasms, bringing the sickening taste of bile. Any hint of green dissolves with it. “What—” His voice cracks. With the fast-rising terror in his throat, the most he can manage is a whisper. “What does it do?”
“It will sedate you.”
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“Bullshit. That’s the dumbest thing you could do.”
“And why would that be?”
Too many responses to count flashed through Tommy’s mind. This man was going to kill him, there was no denying that. No denying that Tommy had been stupid. That mantra had gotten him through the night, sure, but it wasn’t true, and now he was going to die.
In the forest, he didn't know what was coming to kill him. Now, though, he knew it would be this man, with his soft cloak and softer eyes, Tommy wasn’t so afraid.
Might as well encourage him to make it quick.
“Because I know where you live, you rebel fuck,” he spat. “I know exactly where we are.”
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Or, the SBI coven adopts a foul-mouthed child soldier with trust issues.Series
- Part 1 of Mercyverse
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“I… I know it works,” he mumbles. “Divination. Your— your fancy witch shit. I know it’s magic and it doesn’t make sense to everyone, but… I don’t get it.”
Phil waits in soft silence as Tommy prods holes into the earth with his staff, mouth opening and closing as he debates what to say. I don’t get it. I just can’t believe that they work. Not because they’re just cards, but… because I can’t imagine being safe.
Not for long.
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Or, five times Tommy tried to ensure his family would be safe, and one time he realized they always would be.Series
- Part 2 of Mercyverse
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An archive of all the AU threads I've posted, for ease of viewing & as a back-up in case a certain site goes down in flames :)
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Tommy can’t squeeze out any final words. Maybe the Blood God will say them for him, the verdict before his execution. Make it quick, is what Tommy decides he’d say, if he had the breath to spare. That’s what he’s supposed to be. Fast. Easy.
It only makes sense he’d burn out just as quick.
It’s quiet, though the world is spinning, a hurricane of ruin. Do it. Please. Tommy lets out a hitching gasp. Surely one of his last. Make it—
“Safe.”
Everything comes to a stop.
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Or, before realizing the consequences, villain Techno uses hero Tommy's instincts against him. -
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Only then does Techno find the fear to lurch forward, to choke out, “Tommy, don’t—”
Phil’s eyes flick back to him, and Techno recoils. Why, he doesn’t know. Phil’s gaze is still impossibly soft, fingers uncurling like he only wants to reach out, to extend a comforting hand in Techno’s direction.
Maybe that’s why Techno flinches back.
You’re not supposed to comfort me. I’m not the one who needs it.
I’m not the one who ever gets it.
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Or, foster kid Techno's supposed to take care of his brothers. It doesn't occur to him that he deserves that same care. -
Witch To The Fever’s Pyre by MathanLin for midnightoceanbreeze
Fandoms: Dream SMP, Minecraft (Video Game)
11 Aug 2023
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"It was temporary," Tommy says quietly. "I promise, Techno. I'm okay."
And Techno scoffs. "What, like you promised last time? That you'd— that you wouldn't hurt yourself for me?"
I'm your fucking bodyguard, Tommy wants to scream, if his voice would let him. It is my job to hurt for you.
But he just forces another shivering smile, magic curdling in his gut. "How 'bout I just show you I'm okay, then?"
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Or, Tommy's magic lets him protect Techno from even sickness & exhaustion. Even if it means taking it himself. -
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“Have you seen a cat?”
“What?”
“A cat,” Techno repeats, just as shaky as the first time. “He’s blonde, a tabby? Blue eyes? He’s really little, and I— I lost him.”
Tommy blinks, stunned, as Techno lifts a hand and wipes the tears from his eyes. You’re still fucking shaking. Get out of the cold, you idiot.
I’m not worth this.
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Or, shelter volunteer Techno rescues (kidnaps) a certain catshifter. -
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“I just thought— I don’t know. I guess you seemed… scared. Of me.”
Siren sighs. One hand comes up to his face, and Tommy freezes. No. Don’t take your mask off. I can’t look at you, not now.
But the villain just runs a hand through his hair, letting out a shuddering breath. “You… you kinda changed? I swear, you’re acting so different, Toms. I just don’t know what happened.”
That’s my line, Tommy’s heart mumbles. That’s my hell.
But his mouth manages to shape the words, even if his heart refuses to believe them.
“No. Nothing happened.”
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Or, 5 times Tommy thought Siren hurt him, and one time he realizes Wilbur never would. -
Boiling Point by MathanLin
Fandoms: Spider-Man: Spider-Verse (Sony Animated Movies), Spider-Man - All Media Types, Marvel Cinematic Universe
15 Jun 2023
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“Someone needs to teach you about privacy, lo juro por dios,” Miguel mutters, shoving aside a second crate, lip curling. Miles’s breath stutters, even before Miguel spits, “Te pasas. Last chance, Morales. Don’t make this worse for yourself.”
Worse? Miles thinks dimly. How? How could this be worse?
And yet, watching those claws sink into metal, shaking with fury? Feeling blood trickle down his suit, staining the lab’s pristine floor?
He knows exactly how it could be worse.
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Or, Miles goes to apologize to Miguel after getting injured and hears a conversation he shouldn’t have. -
Parenting Via Pink by MathanLin
Fandoms: Spider-Man: Spider-Verse (Sony Animated Movies), Spider-Man - All Media Types, Marvel Cinematic Universe
09 Jun 2023
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“I should clarify,” Miguel says, “Jess will kill me if you’re still blonde at breakfast tomorrow.”
I won’t be at breakfast tomorrow, Gwen almost retorts. Instead, she rambles. “It’s not blonde, there’s still a little pink. Just— dishwater pink. Give it to Hobie, he’ll find a use for it. Or Peter, he can have some silly bonding time with May, she’d love it—”
“I can dye it for you.”
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Or, Miguel has no idea how to parent & does it fine anyways. -
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A collection of ~1-10k oneshots for assorted AUs.
Ft. Clonetrooper Crimeboys, Foster/Superhero SBI, TLOU Bedrock Bros, and other assorted brainrot, as well as a fluff-to-angst meter to give you a bit of warning :P
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Ex-best-friends Tommy and Tubbo are forced to write their final paper together — “Promising Local Superheroes.” When Tommy picks his alter ego, Procyon, Tubbo makes his distaste for the hero clear. Tommy's used to it. They haven't been friends for a year.
That doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. Maybe getting tossed in a pond will clear his head.
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Or, ex-best-friends Tommy & Tubbo fight, interview, and yell at each other even without their secret identities. It just takes a near-death experience for them to make up.