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Challenge: spn_reversebang

Fic: [Won't Someone Come] Rescue Me
Author: non_tiembo_mala
Fandom: Supernatural RPF
Pairing: J2
Summary: Big things are coming soon to The Wayward Heart Band; then lead singer and guitarist Jensen discovers a box of abandoned kittens, and his personal future starts to look just as bright as his professional one.

My ramblings: First, thanks to the mods for running the best challenge ever. <333 Second and third and last, soooo much love to non_tiembo _mala for the all the rockin' J2-ness and KITTY CATSSS and being so fun to talk to and, most of all, for her patience. I'm probably more disappointed in myself for this than all the other times I didn't do enough/better, because I was so. freaking. excited. about the kitteny rock-n-roll visuals, and n_t_m was insanely cool to work with and totally chill about my madness—it shoulda coulda woulda been the most beautiful thing. *shakes fist at life and the passage of time and stuff*

Just. Please go read the adorable and sexy fic non_tiembo_mala wrote because she is perfect at her job. SHOO!



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Challenge: j2_reversebang

Fic: Universe Unbound
Author: firesign10
Fandom: Supernatural RPF
Pairing: J2
Summary: Jensen's life is limited by his dreams and hallucinations, Nothing seems real—except for Jared. Because of that, some might think that Jared is taking a risk by seeing Jensen. But when Jensen sees the Dolphin Fountain, that's when the real risk kick in.

My ramblings: Thanks to my fabulous author for coming up with such a cool story idea, and being so great at getting her side of things done so quickly so I could get a headstart--LOLOL, yeah, that last thing didn't happen. SHE DESERVES SO MUCH BETTER THAN THIS. *weeps* *rips out heart and throws it at her* Go check out the fic and tell her how awesome she is!

Thanks also to the mods for giving us all another fun challenge to play in! <3



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Challenge: spn_cinema

Fic: I Don't Care If I Never Get Back
Author: deirdre_c
Fandom: Supernatural RPF
Pairing: J2
Summary: When a stranger barges into Jensen’s apartment and insists he must take Jensen to a major league baseball game, Jensen’s first, second, and third impulses are to kick the guy out on his ass. But if he can just get past that third, Jensen may find he can make it home.

A magical baseball love story, based on the 1989 movie A Field of Dreams.

My ramblings: I LOVED WORKING ON THIS SO MUCH. Maybe too much, since I went through 3 different versions of cover concepts before finally being like OKAY. And then I ran out of time to do anything else. /o\ Though I'm not big on sports of any kind, Field of Dreams was one of my dad's favorite movies and I have such nostalgia over it--I'm sure plenty of ppl are right there with me. Add working with Dei to the mix, with her delightfully delicious writing, and I think I kinda tripped all over myself in my excitement. She knocked this fic so far out of the park, y'all! GO SEE.



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In closing, I leave you with the unavoidable "if you read it, they will come" line. Because I'm too weak to resist. :D



ETA: ACK! Flaky, terrible me forgot to credit the pre-made vectors I edited to save time. Corn and peanuts from freepik.com.

Challenge: spn_j2_bigbang

Fic: Music to Fuck To
Author: thep0rnfairy
Fandom: Supernatural RPF
Pairing: J2
Summary: Nothing in life is permanent, especially love. Jensen Ackles knows this all too well, and makes it a point to never get too attached. When he finds himself back in Chicago after a long deployment, things heat up between him and and an old flame- and nothing scares him as much as his feelings for Jared Padalecki.

Twice before he’d fucked up, walked away from the only man he’d ever wanted without an explanation. So when fate gives him an unexpected third chance, Jensen vows to do it right this time around.

When the lines between what they were and what Jensen hoped they could be become dangerously blurred, everything falls apart and Jensen is left exactly where he always feared he’d end up: Broken, left behind to pick up the pieces and figure out a future without Jared.

Spanning 10 years, two continents, three cities and several musical genres, Music To Fuck To is a cento of song lyrics, memories and hope.

My ramblings: *runs around in circles* YAAAAAY, IT'S HERE! The fic is here! It's spectacularrr! There was so much in it that I reeeally wanted to art, but unfortunately life threw probably every obstacle ever at me this BB season (THE NERVE) and I didn't get nearly enough done. My author was so understanding and fabulous about all of it, though, that I have trouble believing she's a real person that exists and not some magnificent thing I imagined. Thank you, J, for being so patient and enthusiastic and all-around fun. I hope we have a chance to work together again, and that next time I won't be the worst flake in the world. <333! Also, so many thanks to wendy for running this crazy wonderful challenge, giving us the extensions we needed, and not firing me like I probably deserved. XP



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Challenge: spn_j2_bigbang

Fic: Multitudinous Echoes
Author: walking_tornado
Fandom: Supernatural RPF
Pairing: eventual implied Jared/Jensen (mentions of Jared/Adrianne, Jared/other, Jensen/other, Kim Rhodes/Jim Beaver)
Summary: Space AU. Cargo ship captain Jensen Ackles' two week crap job transporting colonists off-planet should have opened the doors for lucrative government contracts. Farmer Jared Padalecki should have married and started a family. Jared and Jensen's destinies intersect when Jensen rips apart Jared's life, separating him from his fiancée and removing Jared's people from their land. To win Jared over, Jensen recklessly promises to find Jared's lost fiancée. Jensen, Kim, and Felicia struggle to keep the colonists alive, and Jensen tries to ignore his growing interest in Jared as they search for Adrianne.

My ramblings: Ahhh, I think I took my BB neurosis to new heights this year. RL ate up my time, and I didn't get to do all the art I had planned for WT's amazing story (like, you know, actual scenes) which is TRAGIC. Because not only is the story awesome, WT herself is so awesome that I want to give her presents all year round. SHE WROTE J2 SHOWERING IN ZERO G FOR ME AND I FAAAILED SO HARD. THERE IS NO PUNISHMENT PUNISHING ENOUGH.

Long story a little less long: She put so much work into this thing and I'm over here being all unworthy and terrible. Don't let my terrible-ness fool you, tho, the fic is FANTASTIC and deserving of SO MUCH MORE. Read it, read it, read it, go now!



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Challenge: spn_reversebang
Story: Kindred: The D'vine Prophecy
Author: reggie11

My 2nd and last entry for SPN RBB this year. A million and fifty thanks to reggie11 for writing such a cool, imaginative and happy-making fic despite all the obstacles life has seemed intent on throwing at her. She worked so so hard to finish this thing, and to have it turn out so beautifully after all she had to deal with is super amazing to me. There are no words for how much you rock, my dear. I wish I'd had time to give you all the art in the world because your story is packed with such fun and inspiring imagery! Maybe next time. ;)

Thanks also to the mods for running this challenge, and for being so accommodating and quick to respond when we needed more time. You guys are fabulous!



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I had the wonderful fortune of previewing walking_tornado's J2 crackfic Holding His Own yesterday and it made my bad day all kinds of better! It had me cracking up and I think I died for a minute about halfway through.

WT's summary: An unexpected visit results in a curse on Jensen's sex toys.

My summary: JARED DEFENDS JENSEN'S ASS WITH HIS COCK AND IT IS HILARIOUS AND SWEET AND A LITTLE SCARILY AROUSING. \o/

It's a sequel to another fic The Garden Gnome, which is only 5k and a pretty fun read too if you wanna get more context, but imo still makes sense on its own. Make sure to heed the warnings, though! Awesome as it is, there are potential triggers.

NOW GO READ IT.

Challenge: spn_j2_bigbang
Story: Life, Underwater
Author: wastetheyears
My ramblings: J2 swimmers! It's the BEST thing. This fic had my emotions all over the place, and that was only the rough draft. The final product should be nothing short of epic, so everyone definitely make sure to check it out.

I feel like I always say this, but in this case, it's extra, extra true: I wish I could've done sooo much more for this amazing, wonderful story of amazingness. Unfortunately, RL just wasn't having any of it. Extra special thanks to wastetheyears for being so understanding and patient when things got tough. I hope I get to work with you again, and maybe make it up to you. <3

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Challenge: spn_reversebang
Story: Keep Two Eyes on the Sky -- LJ | AO3
Author: vorpalblades
My ramblings: vorpalblades has been a fantastic author to work with and wrote an even more fantastic story, and I couldn't be happier. DRAGONS!!! Go. Read.

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