Fandom: TEEN WOLF (TV) / THE AVENGERS (movieverse)
Pairing: Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski (pre-slash), Clint Barton/Phil Coulson
Length: ~ 23698 words
Author on LJ:
morganoconnerAuthor Website: writing on AO3;
Shadow LegacyWhy this must be read: I admire writers who can take two quite different canons, and blend them together in a way that makes perfect sense, the kind of sense that makes you go, "oh, of course, it's like that!" Canon-compliant with the Avengers and TW (to S2), Clint Barton is the Hale that got away. Convinced he contributed to the fire that killed the family, and that Laura and Derek were better off without him, Clint changed his name and went to work for SHIELD. Like Derek, Clint's got that tough guy/lone wolf thing working for him, and more than enough guilt to go around. I don't want to reveal too much of the story because it unfolds in a way that really makes you believe Clinton (Barton) Hale is Derek's older brother. There's plot, emotional turbulence, and sweet moments in between, all of it written in Morgan's easy-flowing style that demonstrates she gets these characters, all of them - 'cause even the Avengers make an appearance (much to fanboy Stiles' delight.)
( 'You're supposed to be dead,' Derek growls, not backing down despite Clint's show of submission.' )On AO3:
This Tree With All Its Broken BranchesIf you enjoy the story, remember to feedback the author!