Welcome to the first ever HellFlare Exchange of 2026!
An exchange of fanwork between those interested in seeing more of Dion Lesage and Clive Rosfield in either a platonic or romantic relationship. Fanfiction and fanart are accepted.
As this is a gift exchange, a completed work is expected by the end of the due date. If you need to bow out, that’s fine - just make sure to let me know. For fanfiction, at least 1000+ words is recommended. And for fanart, one finished art piece is the aim. You will have two months to work on your assigned giftee’s request and can submit directly to the AO3 collection at any time before the deadline. For posting on tumblr or elsewhere, please wait until after the deadline.
Dates to keep in mind:
Sign ups open: June 14th - July 4th
Assignments: July 5th - 11th
Deadline for submissions: September 12th
Reveals: September 13th and onwards
If you would like to create more for either your giftee or someone else, feel free to submit extra stories or art pieces to the collection as a surprise. We’ll be using the AO3 collection to host the requests, so you can browse through those to spark ideas if you’re interested. Also, if anyone would be interested in pinch-hitting, please reach out through an ask on tumblr @hellflare-exchange. That would be appreciated!
As a small plug for the artist, they are currently running commissions throughout the month of June for anyone interested. They're closed at the moment, but you could reach out to the artist to find out when they will next be open!
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part 1 of a silly crack story that is already a great deal of fun for a writing warm-up. (and yes, baby joshua has a brother complex the size of the moon, but what else is new when I write him lol)
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Clive blinked as he stepped through the entrance of the roped off area. A place meant for the noble children in the gardens of the Crystalline Dominion. Children were crying or in hysterics as he made his way to Joshua's side, careful to excuse himself between bigger and older guardians collecting their children. There had been a mix-up at the tables and wine had been delivered to those too young to be partaking. The ensuing chaos was what Clive was wading through as he tried to find his little brother, his parents too busy with the other high lords and ladies. Discussions had devolved into accusations as everyone pointed their fingers at the others, demanding to know how this had come about.
Their lord commander had offered to have Lady Hanna find the young Phoenix, but Clive had insisted on going when he heard that Joshua was calling for him. Exasperated, Rodney had allowed it, promising to let Father know where he had gone. And indeed, Joshua was still calling his name as he clung to another blond child. Refusing to let go even when Clive said, "Brother, I am here. Let us return to the castle."
Joshua started crying then, burying his face in the other boy's shoulder as he whined, "No! I want Clive!" Then, stopped short as if he had processed who he was talking to, he whipped his head around, wincing at the motion. "Clive?"
"Yes, Joshua. Come here. We have to go. Won't you walk with me?" His little brother untangled himself from the quiet blond at his side and padded over to Clive, latching onto his waist and giggling with tears still in his voice. He patted the crown of Joshua's hair, hoping to soothe. Then his gaze fell on the lost look of the other child and he hesitated, asking, "Will someone be here soon for you?"
"I … do not know," replied the child honestly, fiddling with the cuffs of his shirt. They had the markings of Sanbreque at the edges of them. "Can … can I return to the castle with you?"
Relieved that the child seemed unimpaired, Clive nodded and held out another hand. "An honor, surely. Allow me to escort you back … sorry, I do not recall your name." Or more accurately, he had not been introduced to the other noble children at the banquet. A little too old to sit with the others and a little too young to sit with the Shields representing Rosaria. Leaving him the odd one out, resigned to the shadows as his betters would have it.
The child straightened, puffing out his tiny chest as he saluted in true Sanbreque fashion. Cheeks glowing, eyes bright, the boy said, "Bahamut greets the brother of the Phoenix. Dion Lesage, at your service."
He jolted in place as the prince took his other hand, gripping too tight for Clive to deny him now. Only someone of the imperial bloodline ever inherited the rights to be Dominant of Bahamut. Brushing his worries aside, he escorted both of them to the castle gates as promised. Careful not to jostle either of them from where they were clinging to his sides.
However, he didn't account for an unwillingness to part when Dion's minders found them. The boy hid behind him, pouting as he said, "I want to stay." It was cute. No doubt, Clive thought, because Dion didn't want to separate from a new friend. Joshua was lucky.
Joshua didn't see it like that, scowling at the other boy and hugging Clive with more force than necessary. At least there was no concern of him falling ill this trip, not with that strength. "My brother," Joshua said with a forced dictation that spoke of his trouble to find the words, "is not yours."
Bemused, Clive patted him on the head again. "Joshua. His Highness wishes to stay with you."
"Ah," Dion spoke up, voice shy as he said, "and you too. I would like to -" There was a pause and then the boy blurted out, "I would like to marry you. Father says I must have the most beautiful person at my side."
Clive opened and closed his mouth, unable to find a response. He turned to the prince's minders, serious, as he said, "I believe Prince Dion has been in his cups as well. Please see that he rests."
They hurried the boy from his side while Joshua smugly burrowed against his stomach with a mumble of, "Mine."
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I was reminded Final Fantasy 16 exits by a thing and so my brain started once again chewing on the omegaverse au idea for it that's still living on my "to write" list.
Omega!Joshua's POV of omega!Dion and alpha!Clive being married. But Joshua and Dion are the ones with feelings for each other. And Clive is sympathetic and in support of their relationship but this is the best option on the table for them all.
Just Joshua not hating his brother for his part in it but wishing he was able to take his place.
