any Horseman of Apocalypse Charles fic recs?
Oh boy Anon I'm so excited to get this particular request! I know XMA gets a bad rap (and rightly so for a lot of it lol) but I'm very fond of so many of the threads that came out of that movie (Charles + Jean's dad and daughter closeness, Dadneto with Peter, the formation of the X-Men) but ESPECIALLY the whole En Sabah Nur wants to possess Charles' body bit!!! I've included some of my favourites of both Horseman Charles AND Charles being successfully taken over by ESN - I hope you like the fics on this list!!!
(You'll see there are a few of my own fics listed...I was really inspired :D :D :D)
HORSEMAN OF APOCAYPSE CHARLES AUS
What stays and what fades away by niniblack
“It is time for the strongest among us to take our place as the rightful rulers of this world,” Apocalypse says.
“You mean mutants?” Erik asks, finally feeling like he understands where this is going.
Apocalypse nods slightly.
“Sorry,” Erik tells him. “I don’t do that anymore.” Apocalypse tilts his head, mouth pressing into a thin line, and Erik adds, “You know how it is. You have kids and then all your career goals just go to shit.”
Or: the one where Apocalypse tries to use Erik’s family to take over the world.
On The Edge of Destruction by Star_Phoenix
After the death of his family, Erik finds himself fighting against a God to save the world, but this time, Charles isn't there to save them or help them. And at the end of the world, Erik is going to need all the help he can get.
Or
In which, Charles is recruited by Apocalypse and Erik wants nothing more than Charles back.
And Hell Was Following With Him by Mnemo_ink
1962 On the eve of the battle of Cuba, Charles is left alone in the kitchen, thinking about his sister's angry words. But Apocalypse is awake and is coming for him.
Armageddon Game by Redring91 (WIP) Reawakened, after being imprisoned for thousands of years, Apocalypse will not tolerate a world that does not bow down to the commands of their god. Desiring a counterpart to rule beside him, his search for an equally powerful mutant brings him to Erik Lehnsherr.
When Erik rejects his advances, Apocalypse compels both Raven and Charles into becoming his Horsemen. To save their friends from themselves, Erik leads Hank and the younger X-Men into a war which will also determine the fate of the world.
Erik has no choice but to trust in his plan, in his relationship with Charles, and in his own sense of self.
The Burn of Reality by still_lycoris
En Sabah Nur thought it would be easy to take Charles. He was wrong.
the grit of sand in your veins by specficslut (homosociality)
En Sabah Nur takes over alpha Charles's body and usurps his bond with omega Erik. What happens before, and after.
The Empty Spaces by still_lycoris
Sometimes Apocalypse gives Erik a reward. Erik doesn't care that it's not real.
Feeding the idea of you, leaving me starving by hllfire
Apocalypse won, and Charles Xavier's body and power is his to take over the world and build a new one from its ashes, but Erik isn't sure if Charles is completely gone or not.
Seducing Charles by Gerec
En Sabah Nur knows there's more than one way to recruit a powerful telepath like Charles Xavier. This one is by far the most effective.
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Convincing Charles by Gerec
A stranger promises Charles the only thing he craves - his family, all of them once again, by his side.
An XMA AU, set during the DOFP timeline.
third time's the charm by Gerec
XMA ficlets and missing scenes 9. XMA AU - Charles is one of the Horsemen. Erik tries to talk him off the edge. Erik's POV.
I'm Going To Save You (Nothing But Hope Remix) by Gerec
Erik had no idea why Apocalypse really wanted Charles.
Now he knows.
(Or, Kurt doesn't reach Charles in time.)
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AU-gust Challenge 2020 by Gerec
5. Post-Apocalyptic AU XMA AU where Apocalypse took over Charles' body. Erik vows to stop him.
