The Love for Glory and Gore: Sophester Fic — Futuristic Gladiator AU
Hi, promoting this here bc why not!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/25195318/chapters/61063534
I honestly can’t explain this to its full extent (shut up i know it’s my own goddamn writing) but here’s a short description of Sophie/Hester:
Sophie:
Skilled fighter who often relies on magic. She specializes in fire and lightning (azula inspired?? yeah).
She’s athletic in terms of gymnastics but not strong in terms of muscle.
Caught in a toxic relationship with Rhian in which she is always dependent on him. He created Sophie’s entire career and spoils her with every luxury, so Sophie feels the need to constantly win him over.
She likes the “game” of murdering people a bit too much.
I think she’s cool!
Hester:
In contrast to Sophie, she has the physical advantage but weak in magic and consequently never uses it. Specializes in blade weapons.
Openly hates Japeth and Aric, her masters, because no shit-- they try to scare her into submission and generally think of her as a financial investment/punching bag
Grew up in a Hunger Games style academy (called the Reformatory) with Anadil and Dot where the best fighters are sold off to be slaves.
She gets a bionic arm.
Therefore, uh, she’s cool too!!
Other Aspects:
- Magic mixed with technology. extremely futuristic.
- Gladiator system!! fight scenes!!!
- Sophie and Hester are rivals
- People have said it’s surreal? which is like. cool.
- Reatrix tattoo shop! Agatha is a weapon-welder!
- Crumbs of Keian, Horavan, Agaster, Reatrix.
- Sophie x Rhian toxic shit
- Sophie x Hester slow burn... like REALLY slow
- Major character death and you’re going to love it, don’t be worried.
IM STARTING CHAPTER TWO RN, HOLD THE FUCK UP!!!!
I WANT TO MAKE IT GOOD YK?
for people who already read & commented/reviewed, thank you!! fr i read the comments over and over again smiling and full of happiness ugh god.
This was written for val @ofthickettumble ‘s crack ship contest 💞
And guess what bitches. I won 3rd place that must mean ... uh something.
Anyways, I think it’s pretty good! It’s definitely a Very Different AU but like idk give it a chance lmao.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/25195318/chapters/61063534
