#charpocalypse

Rating: Not Rated Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Category: M/M Fandom: X-Men (Alternate Timeline Movies) Relationships: Erik Lehnsherr/Charles Xavier, En Sabah Nur/Charles Xavier Characters: Erik Lehnsherr, Charles Xavier Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Vampire, Regency, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics

Summary:

Ten years ago, Erik left Charles behind to chase after his maker, and to keep him from a life of darkness and death.

When they meet again in the bowels of an ancient ruin, he finds Charles irrevocably changed.

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In this world, the existence of vampires is known and they part of society. They can propose to humans a contract in which the human accepts to live with the vampire and be their source of blood. 

It is not as good a prospect as marriage, but sometimes, it is the best one can hope for. 

When Charles damaged his legs in an accident, his chances of a good marriage went from quite good to practically non-existent. He has a good name, a great education, but his family’s fortune has been lost by his step-father, so he even had to stop his studies.  

His disability means most jobs are not possible. Even tutoring, which he thought would work, has been a failure as every possible family found excuses after excuses not to hire him. 

As his family puts all the pressure of securing a future on Raven’s shoulders (who is not happy about it), Charles is tempted by an unexpected offer.  

A rich vampire, En Sabah Nur, has offered him the position of blood source. Since marriage seems out, it is the best life he can expect to have and he wouldn’t be a burden for his family anymore. 

If you want to do charpocalypse, the prompt ends here, if you want cherik:

So this was one of the first ever fandom events I’ve ever joined in and I wrote a couple of fics, both for Cherik and other miscellaneous pairs! In no particular order:

no such thing as bad publicity (4562 words) - Cherik, mutual pining, oblivious idiots being oblivious, grumpy protective Erik Several months ago, Charles Xavier and his twenty mutant students were kicked out into the streets after the Xavier mansion was seized by Sebastian Shaw to settle an old debt. At the same time, Erik Lehnsherr, founder and CEO of Lehnsherr Steel was embroiled in a publicity scandal that resulted in a backlash against his business. In an attempt to repair his reputation, Erik charitably opened his penthouse duplex to Xavier and his children. The kids are loud and hyperactive, and Xavier too damn kind and earnest and hopeful, but eventually they settled into an uneasy peace.

Now, months later, the publication of a provocative magazine article threatens to throw everything into chaos once more...

with eyes downcast (2099 words) - Kurt Marko/Charles, underage, character study The listless turn of days.

(Charles grows up. He is missing something, but he doesn't know what.)

The Time for Home (4040 words) - Cherik, sci-fi AU, old(er) mutants in love, DOMESTIC FLUFF!!! The relationship between diplomat Charles Xavier and engineer-turned-vigilante Erik Lehnsherr is a tumultuous one. However, once a year, they enjoy a week of (relative) peace and quiet with only each other for company. This year sees them on the planet Didyma in the depths of winter.

Sowing the seeds of discord (691 words) - ESN/Charles, background Cherik, non-con (non-explicit), mythology AU Charles is the golden apple of Greek mythology. En Sabah Nur wins him.

Bonus: Technically not part of the challenge, but for one of my Madness prompts I wanted a harem AU of some sort and ended up plot bunnying myself for it so hard I started building a whole new AU with a friend of mine! Come check it out, we’ve done a metric fuckton of world-building and we’re starting a fic collection!

carrying the torch (6261 words) - Cherik, Shaw/Erik/Charles in all combinations, non-con, harem AU, angst and H/C Erik has lived under Shaw’s thumb for most of his life after being captured in a failed rebellion. Charles is a new arrival to the harem, and already he has an agenda of his own. The bond they develop comes as a surprise to both of them, but now that they have each other, can they survive Shaw’s attentions?

AND FOR THE GIFTS I GOT oh my goddddd i’m so excited about them!!!!!! @ikeracity was my gifter for the main exchange and she wrote me the longest and THE BEST au with Charles as a runaway from ESN, and Erik as a hunter sent after him. Absolutely brilliant characterization with both Charles and Erik being wonderfully competent BAMFs slowly learning to trust each other and work together. I love love love the way ESN was written, and there are a few surprise characters involved ;D (and of course, plenty of cuddling and sharing body warmth! eeeeeeee)

all your love is sunlight by ikeracity (29961 words) Over twenty years ago, the world ended an inferno. From the ashes of what was once a modern world, survivors gathered what remained and slowly knit civilization back together. The Keep is one of the largest new cities in the north, ruled by the iron fist of a mutant named Apocalypse. He keeps an inner circle of favored mutants around him, a mixture of some of the most powerful mutants to walk the earth. But when his most prized treasure, Charles Xavier, escapes from the Keep, he sends wanderer and hunter Erik Lehnsherr after him.

An easy task, Erik figures. But soon enough, he discovers that Charles is much more of a handful than he'd bargained for. Their tumultuous meeting sets into motion a chain of events that will lead them deep into unfamiliar territory--in both the world and in matters of the heart.

for madness i got 4(!!!!!) different fics dealing with Christmas time at the mansion, all of them wonderfully bittersweet as Charles struggles through the dark days after Cuba/pre-DoFP and finds love and support from the people around him. Please read the first two in particular if you’re in the mood to read fics centered on the platonic love and loyalty between Hank and Charles, because there’s simply not enough of that relationship out there!

And I Wouldn't Have It (Any Other Way) by librata It's 1970, and Charles hasn't been dealing with a decade of loss with as much grace as he could. Hank wants to help.

There's Only Us by flightinflame Being alone in the mansion on Christmas, their children sent to war, is breaking Charles's heart. Luckily, one other resident remains.

i love you straightfowardly, without complexities or pride by lavenderlotion They were mere feet apart, and all Charles wanted was to get closer.

Missing Pieces by librata After coming home from Cuba with what's left of his little family, Charles is doing all he can to forget and move forward. Too bad a certain someone keeps pulling him back.

A little bit late *cough* but here are our personal faves from the 2017 Secret Mutant Exchange and Secret Mutant Madness! Fics from both collections are thrown together and in no particular order. Since these are all written works, please make sure to check out some of the fabulous art that was posted too! 

The Stryker Institute by TurtleTotem [Cherik, PG13]

Erik is a juvenile delinquent determined to cause as much trouble for his baseline oppressors as possible. Charles is the king of the school, leading the students and charming the teachers, trying to keep the peace. They hate each other immediately. Or... something like that.

Mod note: Great dynamics with an uncommon but still spot-on characterisation of Charles. It’s very well-written and bleaker than most highschool AUs, therefore I’d absolutely recommend it to people who usually avoid this trope as well. 

The Moment of Waking by still_lycoris [En Sabah Nur/Charles Xavier, PG-13]

En Sabah Nur is woken from his long sleep. He does not wake alone.

Mod note: Oh delicious Apocalypse mindfuckery! I can never get enough of it. 

three’s a crowd by annejumps [Azazel/Charles/Erik, mild dub-con, NC-17]

Charles catches a glimpse of what his oh-so-casual fuckbuddy and argument partner Erik really wants in bed.

Mod note: Oooof, the very very hot Cherzazel (?) threesome you never knew you needed! 

Fast West by fullmetalcarer [Cherigan, PG13]

Logan leant on the bar waiting for Lehnsherr. It wasn't like him to be late. Maybe he was having trouble finding someone to look after Nina. He was fussy about who he'd leave her with. Logan didn't blame him. Nina was the most precious thing in the world as far as Lehnsherr was concerned and damned if Logan didn't agree with him.

Mod note: Super cute polyamorous child-rearing in the Wild West is all I’m saying.

and yet must be by dedkake [Cherik, PG13]

Erik brings Charles to a safe house after an attack on the mansion.

Mod note: How can something be tender and chilling at the same time? Find out here! 

Teacher’s Note by Gerec [Xavierine, PG]

Logan has been getting weekly updates in note form from Laura’s teacher for most of the school year. When they finally meet, he finds the image in his head of Professor Xavier to be nothing like what he expected.

Mod note: Laura as a cheeky (and very wolverine-y) match-maker is the cutest thing ever. 

breaking the ice by annejumps [Cherik, NC-17]

It's Erik's first winter in Westchester Castle, and he's not sure his new husband even wants him around.

Mod note: The age-old question of what happens when feelings arise in an arranged marriage and one’s beautiful husband only seems to have eyes for other people? 

‘Tis the Season by ikeracity [Cherik, M]

Ten years ago, Charles and Erik were bitter enemies in college. Now Erik runs a mutant community center, and Charles is a successful physician. When the community center launches a volunteer-run free clinic focused on mutant health, their paths cross once again. Old wounds are reopened, and old grudges spring back to life. But will old feelings reignite as well?

Mod note: 30k of intelligent, slow-burn, feel-good fluff that lets its characters work for their happy end and makes the ride more than worthwhile. In other words: fanfic dreams come true. 

A Gentleman in Distress by bocje_ce_ustu [Cherik, NC-17]

Canon-divergence during First Class. They're both closeted to the other, but as fate would have it, decide to 'unwind' on the same night at the same underground gay bar.

Mod note: Hot porn that includes great introspection into Erik’s insecurities and some amazing period slang/code. I loved every paragraph of it. 

and to all a goodnight by afrocurl [Cherik, PG]

Charles has no choice but to talk to his grumpy neighbor when he's locked out of his apartment.The solution is not what Charles expects.

Mod note: Fluffy Christmas match-making attempts from Lorna! 

Walking in a Winter Wonderland by TurtleTotem [Cherik, PG-13]

Charles hasn't seen Erik since their devastating breakup ten years ago. He's certainly the last person he expects to run into at a Christmas lights display.

Mod note: Dumb boys finding each other again and Kurt being the cutest little angel. 

Principles of Sharing by citrinesunset [Charles/Hank/Moira, M]

Charles is thrilled to reconnect with Moira, and Hank likes seeing him happy. But when the three of them go on vacation together, it isn't clear where things are heading.

Mod note: The pairing is unusual but it’s explored so well here and Hank’s feelings are so intriguing that I really wanted to see more of this constellation and how it might work out in the future. Also there’s a an entertaining amount of smitten and cheesily flirty Charles. 

Dream Sharing by Unforgotten [Charles/Jean, age difference, NC-17]

Jean doesn't have feelings for the Professor. He doesn't have feelings for her, either. So why do they keep having sexy dreams together?

Hi! :)

Yes, I did read it. I can’t say I actually enjoyed the dubious consent aftertaste, but it’s a nice fic. You know what I really like though? My OTP is Cherik of course, but I like ApoErik – and we’re probably only five on Earth who like it. I wrote a 1200-word fanfic summary about these two… and I love it. *cries a lot*

A great big thank you to @jackyjango for all your hard work running the challenge again this year; we appreciate it so much!!!

I was incredibly lucky and blessed this year to get 3 of my prompts filled by lovely fandom peeps!!! Thank you so so much you've really made me so very happy :D :D :D

For SM this year I received:

Innocence Lost by Mataolma

Charles is the young alpha scion of one of America's richest families. He is handsome, charming and intelligent. Everyone who meets him inevitably falls into his web. Charles is a young, rich man who loves to have fun. Erik is an omega servant of Xavier's. Erik knows that the interest his master shows to him is not serious, but he can't help being fascinated by him, like everyone else. But when he learns that he is pregnant by his master, Charles has already left to Oxford and Erik finds himself completely alone to decide about his life and that of his son.

so kiss me by val_aquenta

Charles and Scott break up and Charles is hunting for a man in the bar when the cigar-smoking, whiskey-drinking bartender catches his eyes.

to put the world between us by populuxe 

Erik Lehnsherr is one of the hottest actors in Hollywood: fresh off an Academy Award nomination, he’s about to star in HBO’s most anticipated show of the year. And even though online chatter about his recent string of queer roles keeps getting louder, his personal life remains personal—just as it always has, and just as his manager and publicist continue to advise.

But when he winds up at the same wedding as his college best friend, Charles Xavier—and when they quickly fall into bed together—he’s forced to revisit the past he’s been trying to get away from for years. The pull between them has always been magnetic, but so has the weight of secrecy. Can they keep from repeating the same mistakes, or will the price of the truth be too high?

And I was able to finish a En Sabah Nur/Charles Xavier fic for the lovely @mnemo-ink:

Lives Lived For You 

After a thousand lifetimes, En Sabah Nur rediscovers his long lost love.

A great big thanks again to everyone for supporting Rare Pairs Fest! There are so many new works (87!!!) to enjoy and so many creators sharing multiple works with us yay!!! 

Below are the fics I wrote this year. Thanks to the lovely OPs for inspiring me with their prompts!

A Surprise Visit for milosdinosaur (Xavierine, though Charles stays with Erik in Genosha :D)

Post X-Men Dark Phoenix: Charles isn't quite sure that he belongs in Genosha. Logan arrives with a tempting offer.

Stolen Treasure for stuckinhomestuck (Cherigan)

Pulling off a robbery requires extensive and thorough planning, especially for a place as grand as the Xavier mansion in Westchester. But nothing could have prepared Logan and Erik for what they found in Kurt Marko's bedroom; a gorgeous, pregnant omega tied to the bed, willing to pay any price to be free.

What’s A Little Sex Between Friends for nextraordinaire (Emma/Erik)

Erik is in a relationship with (asexual) Charles, who encourages him to fulfil his sexual needs with bestie Emma Frost. It might just work out better than any of them expected.

An Offering to Krakoa for JackyJango (En Sabah Nur/Charles)

Prince Charles is forced to marry the tyrant Apocalypse, in order to save his kingdom from utter devastation.

Charles was born centuries ago, one of the first mutant to ever exist. Some considered him a god, and as he tried to create a world of peace, he was betrayed and ended up in hibernation. 

In 1983, he is awaken and discovers a new changed world. But mutants are still hurt and he still aims to make things different. He meets different mutants he convinces to help him, including Erik, who is very touched by this mutant who seems to see such good and power in him. 

Via Erik, Charles discovers another mutant, an old friend of his, En Sabah Nur... 

En Sabah Nur and Erik met years ago and averted a war, but Erik in the end was uneasy with ESN’s vision and the way he was ok with hurting other mutants to achieve his goal. En Sabah Nur is slowly working his way to power, building a school to find young strong mutants easy to influence to build his army, among other activities. 

For Charles, En Sabah Nur’s seemingly unlimited power could be the solution: if he had such a man on his side, no one could stop his mission.