MAN FROM UNCLE/STAR WARS (NC-17)

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Title: The Disturbance in the Force Affair by Lady Ra
Pairing: (Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin, Han Solo/Luke Skywalker
Author on LJ: ladyra
Author Website: Visions of Pretty Boys
Why this must be read:
This would seem to be so obvious -- take two heroes named "Solo" and put them together in a story. While a lesser writer might have done just that, RAC doesn't. Instead she spins a yarn in which Illya discovers that he has powers he never dreamt of. Meanwhile, the two U.N.C.L.E. agents are sent to investigate some mysterious deaths -- deaths that seem to have been caused by someone not from Earth. They are joined by unexpected allies in the form of Luke and Han.

This story is fun because it stays true to both fandoms while blending the two sets of heroes seamlessly. Both fandoms are known for their banter and RAC captures the sense of it well.


"Luke, damn it, let me in," a frustrated voice came from outside.
Keeping his focus on Dooku, Luke waved a hand and Napoleon watched as the door cracked open.
Another man slammed through the door, scowling at Luke.
Luke grinned. "What took you so long, Han?"
"You jumped out of the damn car while it was still moving," Han complained bitterly.
[...]
Dooku waved a hand and Han's gun went flying and so did Han. He whammed to the floor near to where Napoleon and Illya sat. "Shit," Han said. "I hate it when that happens."
"Does it happen a lot?" Napoleon asked.
"More than you'd think," Han admitted.

The Disturbance in the Force Affair