Riding Horses by Xenokattz (NC-17)

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Fandom: X-MEN COMICVERSE
Pairing: Scott/Jean, Scott/Emma
Author on LJ: xenokattz
Author Website: Katt's Aerie
Why this must be read:

In honor of the new Astonishing X-Men coming out today, I wanted to rec a story about Scott Summers (Cyclops), set during the current AXM arc. This is a dream story and, while it's vaguely spoilery for recent events, it mostly deals with Scott's development over years of canon. We see Scott/Jean and hints of Scott/Emma, and also some nice brotherly bits about Scott and Alex (Havok). xenokattz does an exceptional job of conveying Scott's inner conflict, signaled by parenthetical asides where he argues with his own dreams. (Is it just me or does inner-Scott sound suspiciously like Logan?)



Scott had led (in what universe is bumbling synonymous to leading?) the X-Men for nearly five years but never had he been prouder than this moment (that's because this moment never happened). As he stood on the steps of the Capitol Building with the Professor (manipulative bastard) and half a dozen other X-Men, he looked out into the colourful mass of humanity congregated on the grounds (you know this isn't true because the grass is green) holding streamers, posters, and flags.

"My jacket's strangling me," whispered Bobby.

"If your uniform wasn't designed to be an open jacket, this wouldn't be a problem," Warren retorted.

"I wouldn't talk, Mr. I'm-too-Sexy-For-Some-Sleeves."

"Guys," Scott said in warning. They smiled beatifically (oh, come on, bobby can't even spell beatifically!).


Read the rest here:

Riding Horses, or, Five Things that Should Never Happen to Scott Summers.