Fandom: AVENGERS
Pairing: Steve/Bucky, Phil/Clint, Pepper/Tony, Team
Length: 89,740 words
Author on LJ:
umbo Author Website: Author's AO3 Page Why this must be read:Beginning with
"The Same, but More", a
Captain America era 'first time' Steve/Bucky story, this wonderful and
long series moves directly to the modern
Avengers era and paints an insightful portrait of Steve Rogers, whose public image doesn't quite match the reality of the man inside:
To the people of this century he was a fossil, a tool kept around because he was a useful symbol of a simpler time. A poster-boy with a shield, an innocent who never swore, had never had sex and would be shocked to hear of two men being in love.
It was a load of crap.
This, however, isn't just a story about a 'man out of time' - because a third of the way through the series, a discovery is made:
( spoilers for eight year old comics canon )This series is wonderfully written with strong characterizations and even stronger emotions. The "Long Range Reconnaissance" series is an excellent read, even if - or maybe
especially if - you rarely read Steve-centric stories.
The "Long Range Reconnaissance" series