bonesofbirdwings | Unexpected Duos Letter (Reply)

Dear Writer,

Thanks so much for writing something for me in this exchange! I know I'm going to love it! I'm open to receiving traditional fic, interactive fiction, and in-universe meta (for example, an essay that one of the characters wrote or a historical analysis of canon events). I hope you have fun writing! I try to give more inspiration rather than less, but please disregard everything but my DNWs if another idea sparks your interest.

Requested pairings:

The dads: Aizawa Shouta & Izuku, Tsukauchi Naomasa & Izuku, Sir Nighteye & Izuku
The BAD dads: Kurogiri & Izuku, All for One & Izuku, Overhaul & Izuku
The Morally Ambiguous/Strange dads: Stain & Izuku, Nedzu & Izuku, Giran & Izuku

The classmates: Ojiro Mashirao/Izuku, Shouji Mezou/Izuku, Tokoyami/Izuku
The non-classmates: Awase/Izuku, Toogata Mirio/Izuku, Yoarashi Inasa/Izuku
The Bad Men: Overhaul/Izuku, Dabi/Izuku
The older men: Aizawa/Izuku, All Might/Izuku

General Likes:

WORLDBUILDING
unexpected twists
subversions/new explanations of canon material
clever explanations or interpretations of canon plotholes
canon-divergent AUs
ambiguity
grey morality/complex moral reasoning
slow burn
friends to lovers (or enemies to friends to lovers)
magical realism
time travel
surrealism (playing with the border between reality and unreality)
stories about stories (like, for example, how a story has power to influence things, how belief and retelling can shape reality, meta about characters as characters in a story - think Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, etc.)
creeping, atmospheric horror
characters being intelligent and competent
ROBOTS
robots and free will and choice
romance between eldritch horrors/gods/demons/immortal beings and normal humans
age difference
size difference
gay relationships (either f/f or m/m)
speaking to the dead
GHOSTS
relationships built on trust and mutual respect. Relationships where sex is secondary or absent, and the love and trust between the participants is the main point of stability.
on-the-very-edge-of-healthy codependent relationships (or even unhealthy codependent relationships, as long as all the participants are happy in the relationship - no Stockholm syndrome please)

General DNWs:

Non-con
hate sex
infidelity
romantic jealousy
abusive f/f relationships
graphic mutilation/eye horror/hand horror/body horror with a living, aware person (corpse mutilation is fine and zombie mutilation is fine).
Mundane AUs (no quirks, coffee shop, florist/tattoo artist, etc.)
Character-bashing (character-critical is great, but no bashing please)

BNHA specific likes:

Izuku being strategic/analytical
Quirk analysis
Izuku with a quirk AUs
Permanently quirkless Izuku AUs
Vigilante Izuku AUs
Reluctant villain Izuku AUs
Literally any canon divergent AU, okay
Izuku outthinking people
Kacchan/consequences (I love Kacchan, I don't hate him or his character and Kacchan bashing is a No, BUT I love when he has to face consquences for his actions)
Anyone/consequences
Izuku being a sunshine child and also terrifying people (he's so nice! and so sweet! oh god he's breaking all his bones why what the fuck HE'S STILL SMILING WHAT THE F-)
Shinsou replacing Mineta
Class 1-A being family

Kink Likes:

Bondage
orgasm delay/denial
sex toys
submission
tentacle sex (consensual)
gangbang (consensual)
objectification (if all parties are into it)
neglect play (the dom leaves the sub tied up, possibly with a sex toy or w/e)
praise kink
size difference
double penetration
overstimulation
humiliation (if all parties are into it)
daddy kink
mentor/student
dubcon

Kink DNWs:

Bloodplay
knives
any permanent damage
non-con
one partner not enjoying it
scat
ageplay or age regression
cuckoldry

Pairing-specific Prompts:

I'm going to break these down into categories, because the same likes/DNWs hold for all pairings in that category.

Platonic:

The dads: Aizawa Shouta & Izuku, Tsukauchi Naomasa & Izuku, Sir Nighteye & Izuku
DNWs: Abuse within the pairing.

Even though I labelled this "the dads", you don't have to make this relationship paternal! For all of these, I appreciate the mentor (or possible mentor) relationship between them. Though if you want to go Full Dad Mode, have at it - I love any fic on that spectrum. Prompts that work for any: they get kidnapped together and have to support and protect each other, Izuku becomes their legal ward (you can kill off Inko if you need to. I will cry but i Understand), Vigilante!Izuku and the long-suffering heroes/detective who legally can't support him but also can't leave this kid on his own, etc.

For Aizawa & Izuku, I love anything exploring the relationship between Aizawa and his "problem child". Aizawa seems harsh, but he cares for these children and he's very insightful - he's likely to sniff out any secrets that Izuku is hiding. You could have Aizawa learn the truth about Izuku's quirk and have him help - either with the psychological aspects of Izuku's secret and ties with AfO or the physical use of his relatively new quirk. Aizawa could also meet him earlier than canon - maybe he rescues Izuku (or Izuku rescues him). Maybe he helps Izuku deal with the trauma from any of the canon events (or canon events gone AU) or his quirkless past?

For Tsukauchi & Izuku, I love the potential between these two. Tsukauchi seems pretty level-headed, intelligent, and analytical, and I think he'd appreciate Izuku's forethought and analysis skills. They could also bond over their friendships with All Might. A police!Izuku story or a story where Izuku collaborates with the police are possibilities. Quirkless!Tsukauchi and Quirkless!Izuku is also a fun AU. The lie detector quirk also has some interesting possibilities - what if Izuku learns how to talk around it to avoid getting caught out for injuries/illegal heroism, and Tsukauchi catches on?

For Nighteye & Izuku, I admit, I am Thirsty for that validation from Nighteye. AU where Nighteye doesn't die and he and Izuku have to navigate their relationship/Izuku's internship after the Overhaul shit? Maybe Nighteye notices that Izuku is struggling with something (either with his quirk or his school stuff or psychological trauma) and helps him. Maybe Izuku returns to his agency in the future? You could also do a story where Nighteye meets Izuku pre-canon or earlier in the series?

The BAD dads: Kurogiri & Izuku, All for One & Izuku, Overhaul & Izuku

No pairing-specific DNWs here - creepy fucked-up relationships are par for the course in these parts. You can write your fill of emotional manipulation and psychological horror. You can also make it fluffy if that's possible? Or you could do twisted and fluffy. Prompts that work for all of them: Izuku is kidnapped at a young age and raised by them, Izuku decides to infiltrate their organization (either as a licensed hero, a vigilante, a reckless hero student, or a reckless middle schooler) and tries to gain their trust, any of the above is actually Midoriya Hisashi, Deals with the Devil (they're the lesser of two evils), etc.

For Kurogiri & Izuku - This the is the pairing in this set most tending towards fluff. Kurogiri seems to be a calm, patient man (he babysits Tomura well enough). You could possibly have Izuku rely on him when he is (unwillingly?) living with the League, since he's the only stable adult around. In an AU where Kurogiri isn't a straight-up villain, he could be a mentor figure to a morally grey Izuku. Kurogiri could also betray the League for Izuku's sake if he got attached to the green boi!

For AfO & Izuku - Oh it's my favorite mindfuck pair! I love the potential for so much manipulation between these two, as well as the possibility for a deep respect. I think AfO would respect Izuku much more than he does Toshinori, and that sort of understanding could be the basis for a strong relationship (which Izuku would not necessarily want). AfO could also take Izuku at a young age and raise him with all the manipulation/mindfuckery that this implies. What if Izuku is similar enough to OfA.... and AfO misses his brother? What if Izuku is the chosen successor instead of Shigaraki? (Though how much he wants to be could vary). Also I am very weak to all Hisashi is AfO AUs.

For Overhaul & Izuku - Shigaraki loves AfO. Eri is fucking terrified of Overhaul. Overhaul has no history of being nice to literally anyone, and any situation in which Izuku is in his care would be a massive clusterfuck (but a fun one). Some other possibilities include Izuku making his way up the Yakuza hierarchy and becoming comrades of a sort with Overhaul. Maybe Overhaul and Izuku both run afoul of the League in different ways, and the enemy of my enemy is my friend? Reluctant cooperation on one or both sides.

The Morally Ambiguous/Strange dads: Stain & Izuku, Nedzu & Izuku, Giran & Izuku
DNWs: Purposeful abuse or unhealthy relationships. Accidentally unhealthy dynamics are fine.

Oh the weird dads/mentors! I think an Izuku raised or influenced by any of these people would be great and terrifying. Prompts that work for all of them: Vigilante!Izuku being supported by them, Izuku helping them with his analysis skills, Deals with the Devil (they're the lesser of two evils), etc.

For Stain & Izuku - I love how these two have very similar hopes and ideals that they hold heroes to, but their methodology is... very different. I live for Stain approving of Izuku as a hero. Stain-as-mentor has potential for going so badly and I love it. Some possibilities would be Vigilante!Izuku getting support/teaching or being rescued by Stain. You could do a fic where Stain corresponds with Izuku after his arrest. Stain and Izuku working together against a bigger threat also has a lot of potential!

For Nedzu & Izuku - Please consider the terror that would be struck into the hearts of men with a Nedzu-trained Izuku. Nedzu and Izuku working on analysis together is a fantastic image. I love how strange Nedzu is - he doesn't particularly like humanity, but he has a sense of duty and he prides himself on running UA well and raising the next generation of heroes. His strange morality is the best thing about him. Some other possible scenarios - Lab Rat AU where Izuku is in the same (illegal) research facility as Nedzu, an AU where Izuku meets Nedzu earlier (chance, or Nedzu isn't the principal, or Izuku comes to UA earlier (under the custody of a teacher?))

For Giran & Izuku - We don't know a lot about Giran, but he seems to be a dealer - of things and of talent. If Izuku ventured into the shadier side of life, Giran could be interested in him for a variety of reasons. I don't have as many solid prompts for this - Giran is kinda a blank slate, and I'd be interested in whatever interpretation you have of him and Izuku!

Romantic relationships:

The classmates: Ojiro Mashirao/Izuku, Shouji Mezou/Izuku, Tokoyami/Izuku
DNW: Abuse, unhealthy relationships, friends with benefits.

I swear to god I'm not a furry, BUT I love all these boys. I love them being good and supportive - good teammates and good friends. Prompts that work for all of them: soulmate AU, Izuku keeps getting hurt and the bf is Not Having It, post-canon pro hero relationship, pre-canon where they're Izuku's childhood friend with or without Kacchan, etc.

For Ojiro/Izuku - Ojiro's quirk is just basically an extra limb - he's had to learn how to use that effectively, and I think he'd bond with Izuku over that, especially in a Quirkless!Izuku AU. Maybe Izuku approaches Ojiro for martial arts help and it spirals from there. There's also lots of porny uses for that tail that's all that I'm saying.

For Shoji/Izuku - I was ruined for life when I was watching the anime and I saw, in full color, Shoji just... carrying Izuku along during the training camp arc. Maybe more times that Izuku breaks himself and Shoji has to be the one to carry him? Also.... can I state for the record that those Many Hands and Mouths is uhh... ripe for some exploration... if u get what I mean.

For Tokoyami/Izuku - I also tried to request Tokoyami/dark shadow/izuku but it wasn't letting me request it? Idk, doesn't really matter - my point is that if you wanna explore that threesome go ahead. I think the autonomous nature of Tokoyami's quirk is super interesting. I also think that Tokoyami would benefit from that Sunshine Izuku love of all quirks. Maybe the boys bond over quirk control? Also im a SLUT FOR PREENING so there you have it folks.

The non-classmates: Awase/Izuku, Toogata Mirio/Izuku, Yoarashi Inasa/Izuku
DNW: Abuse, unhealthy relationships, friends with benefits.

Oh boy, some more good boys! Prompts that work for all of them: soulmate AU, Izuku keeps getting hurt and the bf is Not Having It, post-canon pro hero relationship, pre-canon where they're Izuku's childhood friend with or without Kacchan, etc.

For Awase/Izuku - Awase's quirk is one of those simple-but-potentially-devastating quirks. Maybe he and Izuku are paired together for some inter-class thing and Izuku thinks of more devastating uses for Awase's quirk? 1-B Izuku is also a cool possibility. Awase's character hasn't been explored that much in canon, so go wild I guess. Also if you go porny and find a creative (and non-body horror) use for Awase's quirk I will give you a gold star. (not for going porny but for Creativity u get it my man)

For Mirio/Izuku - Mirio is a sunshine boy! Izuku is a sunshine boy! You can do some internship stuff (Overhaul kidnaps both of them? Mirio deals with his new quirkless status - a reversal of Izuku's situation?) or some mentoring/training fun times? The senpai/kouhai dynamic is one of the best parts of this relationship. You could also do an AU where Mirio has OfA and Izuku has taken some other path?

For Yoarashi/Izuku - Yoarashi is a loud, earnest boy, and I love him. Shiketsu!Izuku is an option, as is UA!Yoarashi. You could also have some hitting-on-Izuku-at-the-exams shenanigans (like, instead of fighting Todoroki, Yoarashi is Very Gay lol) or some post-canon things. Again, if you go porny and u find a creative porny use for his quirk, u get a gold star.

The Bad Men: Overhaul/Izuku, Dabi/Izuku
DNW: None specific, but general still apply.

Oh it's my bad men~ I love both of them with reluctant villain Izuku and hero Izuku and vigilante Izuku and straight-up villain Izuku. You get the idea. Prompts that work for both pairings: reluctant villain/kidnapping victim Izuku has Stockholm syndrome or manipulates the villains to get out of a bad situation, they meet pre-canon and Izuku pulls them towards the light and they pull him towards the dark..., soulmate AU (unlucky Izuku lol), Deal with the Devil (there's something Worse out there), etc.

For Overhaul/Izuku - Similar to the platonic prompts, but... not platonic. Sunshine, quirkless catching his interest is also an interesting concept. Just please I'm begging you - don't try to find a creative use for his quirk during sex if you write porn. PLEASE the body horror would be Too Real.

For Dabi/Izuku - You could make Dabi a Todoroki or not, your choice. If he does have a hatred of Endeavor, Izuku and he could bond over it. :P But yeah, Izuku gets kidnapped by the League, and Dabi is a pillar of stability/semi-safety in the midst of that? Dabi and Izuku meet pre-canon? Dabi and Izuku are both vigilantes? (Temperature play?)

The older men: Aizawa/Izuku, All Might/Izuku
DNW: Abuse, friends with benefits, age swap

Oh it's the Teacher/Student fun times! I'm fine with underage stuff but also cool with aging people up! The only thing is that I would prefer if you don't swap sides completely (aka Izuku is now older than the other two). I love age difference, so if you're good with it, go for it my good dude. Prompts that work for both: soulmate AU, Izuku is working as an established underground hero/vigilante - cue Identity Porn, mentor-as-focal-point-of-sexual-awakening, etc.

For Aizawa/Izuku - I don't have a lot of concrete ideas for them together in a romantic sense, so go wild? One prompt because I feel bad - Izuku is working as a new underground hero and Aizawa is both Concerned for his missing student and also he's kinda got the hots for this new guy who is both Smol and Swol.

For Yagi/Izuku - I could totally see their close relationship morphing into a Soft loving romantic thing with adoration on both sides. Maybe Izuku gets closer to Yagi since Deku's debut and Yagi suddenly realizes - fuck, are they dating?? Or I could definitely see All Might as Izuku's gay awakening and then these nascent feelings switch to Yagi...

Go wild, my good man! Have fun writing it, and I'm sure I'll have fun reading it!