# 86 Fanfiction recommendations by UnknownMinutes
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***IMPORTANT UPDATE 7/22/22: I haven't touched this list in three months prior to this update, life kinda got in the way a bit there. Please go back through the list again, I have updated a few multi-chapter recommendations to reflect their current status in bold text, whether they've been updated or finished. For ease of searching for said updates, use ctrl+F and search "7/22/22" (without quote marks). Also moved a fic or two to the Light Novel section due to updates bringing in LN characters or plotlines.***

***Expect further updates to follow this system, so check back often! All new entries to the list will start at the top of each section for ease of access.***

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Wanna dip into 86 Fanfiction? Here's some recs to try:

OC = Original Character
NSFW = Not Safe For Work
AU = Alternative Universe
AO = Anime Only (used if a fic is anime only friendly, pls assume all fics compose of Light Novel spoilers unless this tag is used in this document. **ALSO CHECK TAGS/DESCRIPTION ON THE ACTUAL FIC JUST IN CASE!!!**)

**And this goes for anyone reading: please read tags or warnings apprpriately, usually if a fic has unconventional content I will TRY to warn folks to read tags but as with everything, there is a chance I might overlook things, or my sensablities are not the same for others.**

This doc is divided in two sections: Anime Only and Light Novel readers. **It is not recommended for Anime Onlies to go past the warning to prevent spoilers.** Some Alternative Universe fics in the Light Novel section MIGHT be safe for Anime Onlies, but I'm gonna group them into the LN section anyway because of character dynamics/relationships that is present past the anime.

Reminder that this is a personal recommendation list and does not contain all of what is under the 86 sections on the appropriate sites that host fanfiction. If you wish to read more fics then check the sections throughly, you might find something that you personally like!

Some fics might shift around due to updates that might include LN stuff later on so please keep in mind of this if you're only an anime watcher.

**If anyone has any questions, please reach out to me via Discord: UnknownMinutes#0317. I'm also really active in the 86cord's #fanfic-corner channel!**

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**ANIME ONLY START HERE**

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***Into The Night***
(**Read the tags carefully before proceeding. Thanks.** **Ongoing as of 7/22/22, two chapters.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39359751

***Yr Voice - angry in my sorry heart*** by greenteaforme
(Rei and Shin looks back.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38306038

***Autumn of the Soul*** by OceanicEternity
(**NSFW**. Features a Shin/Eugene paring before...ya know.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39593718

***Of the Time We Have Left*** by Zurizip
(AO; Fills in Lena's side of the Legion War after Spearhead leaves her. ~~I thought I had this up here before, but maybe I managed to skip over it...there's a lot of fic to go through.~~ **Ongoing as of 7/22/22, 29 chapters.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34114630

***Withdrawals*** by allumeapense
(AU but anime only safe.; **Please read the tags prior to reading, thanks.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39951564

***vater und shin*** by createandconstruct
(AO; Shin sick fic, Ernst goes dad mode.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39954786

***Remembering Home*** by the_black_rose
(AO; **Ongoing as of 7/22/22**.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/40018230

***Delirium*** by Rokuhoshi
(AO, please read the author's note in the beginning.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37966789

***Colorblind*** by Rokuhoshi
(AO?; **Ongoing as of 7/22/22**, features a headcanon that's kinda popular in the 86cord fanfic channel: Demisexual Shin.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39378324

***A Hellish Heaven*** by ashyforsythia
(AO; AU Angels & Demons fic. If this is going where I think it's going, this is a huge candadate to become of my favorite fics in this fandom. **Ongoing with 7 chapters as of 7/22/22**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/40366545

***Wehrwolf to Undertaker*** by Stylin_Breeze
(AO; feels fic)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34922191

***Letters to Lena*** by OceanicEternity
(AO; sweet fic)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35107516

***…For We Are Many*** by JordannaMorgan
(AO; this had me crying; **Ongoing as of 7/22/22, now has three chapters!**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34776763

***Things We Do*** by OceanicEternity
(AO, **NSFW!!!** For a long time we in the 86cord have been wondering if Para-RAID seggs was possible and how it would work. We finally get a light taste of what it could entail here.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36248107

***You'll listen to the flowing water again*** by MyalescaRox
(AO, **NSFW**; **now completed as of 7/22/22**) ShinxTheo paring
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36529168/chapters/91094959

***A little treasure on an early summer's day*** by Airin_Minama
(AO; a fic by 86cord's very own Side Character Simp)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35617537

***The Cost of Change*** by NerdyNerd33
(AO?; OC characters, ongoing, canon divergant fic, looks pretty promising)
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13933830/1/The-Cost-of-Change

***If I Were Human*** by TempestuousSerenity
(AO; boy's love, one-sided crush between Shin and Eugene before...you know. no graphic content)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/31551689

***Foolish Prayers/Naked Heart*** by neverminetohold
(AO; boy's love paring between Shin and Raiden as a warning, no graphic content)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/31983535

***Vestiges*** by strawberry_cocoa
(AO; sad)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/32327011

***let go of what is already gone*** by periwrinkledpea
(AO; Anju grief...oof)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/32444386

***How Can You Miss Someone You've Never Met*** by ReadingDeer64
(AO; so sweet)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/32942623

***me, myself & the ghosts of the dead*** by Angelpaw
(AO; Set in the latter half of Season 1, Cour 2)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35605537

***to protect our honor*** by loerashiona
(AO; set right after the Gran Mur falls)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35422735

***Spoils of War Series*** by Rokuhoshi
(AO; Canon-Divergant AU series. Please read the tags and author's note in the beginning of the fics before diving in. Actually gave me chills at one point. **Ongoing as of 7/22/22: It has updated and now has two works, including the original *Spoils of War* fic and a prequel, *...I will never look away***)
https://archiveofourown.org/series/2918583

***I Dreamt We Spoke Again*** by SilverCrane
(AO; TheoxHaruto fic, bring a box of tissues.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35319718

***Swift as Boreas' Winds*** by Ryoukoso
(AO; Ongoing?, insane crossover fic featuring other fandoms, don't be scared, it's pretty good so far)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/33115534

***We Met On the Battlefield*** by HollyAndThorn
(AO since Season 1 has finished; **NSFW!!!** Set between Vol. 3 and Vol. 4)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34955941/chapters/87053914

***Stand United*** by Verbosity
(AO; Alternate timeline AU. Shaping up to be some good shit. One of the best fics in the fandom currently IMO. Totally not biased cause I currently beta read it hehehe. **Ongoing as of 7/22/22: 27 chapters. Author tries to update every weekend.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37936696

***pennyroyal tea*** by greenteaforme
(AO; **Please read tags before reading, very heavy subject.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38241490

***a flake of tarnish upon the field*** by Arxe
(AO; Canon divergant at ep 21. **Holy fuck I can't wait until this fic updates.** **Ongoing as of 7/22/22: IT HAS UPDATED AND NOW HAS TWO CHAPTERS!!**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37790668

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**!!!ANIME ONLY ENDS HERE, IF YOU GO PAST YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING YOU WANT TO BE SPOILED!!!**

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**LIGHT NOVEL SECTION**

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***A Far Off Dream, or a Nightmare Close at Hand*** by Zantarak
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39221502

***To You*** by allumeapense
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39242130

***A War of Paint and Laughter*** by aurelia_07
(Includes a relationship prospect from v9 onwards)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39273186

***Home*** by LycheeGreenTea
(future fic)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39463587

***A Blanket of Stars*** by Zantarak
(Anju/Dustin paring, very sweet.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39495066

***If We Were Vampires*** by Verbosity
(future fic sadness.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39199056

***wrists without flowers*** by garudyne
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39369180

***Twelve Hours*** by Uzofire
(Spoilers from v7)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39559515

***The Night is Ours*** by aurelia_07
(spoilers from v7 onwards)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39469224

***Pyrophile*** by OceanicEternity
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39470388

***Fraternization of a Witch's Familiars*** by Ryoukoso
(Bromance between Dustin and an alive Daiya over Anju??? Uh yes. *Maybe a hint of one-sided crush between the two, too?*)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39597915

***Ataxia*** by greenteaforme
(Read tags.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39656292

***Flashbacks*** by ultra_violet_heart
(May contain LN spoilers in future chapters; Ongoing?)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39662457

***Rememberance*** by Uzofire
(Future-fic)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39664254

***We'll stay together*** by Izumi_Hatake
(Spoilers from v9.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39670029

***Deafening Silence*** by aurelia_07
(**Please read the tags prior to reading this, thanks.** Sad.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39595653

***Maybe, one day*** by softiemayfield
(**SPOILERS FROM v11, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39738546

***nightmares and remedies*** by akihiio
(Spoilers up to v4 of the LN.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39831420

***Proximate*** by greenteaforme
(very sad.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/40130130

***Brotherhood of Steel: Chronicles of the 86th UNSC Assault Corps*** by Johnnieboy11
(insane Halox86 crossover fic. Actually the first 150k word fic in the fandom! **Ongoing as of 7/22/22, 21 chapters have been posted.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36355282

***Coronation*** by FC776
(future-fic after the war)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35077423

***To be a Tool*** by FC776
(future-fic after the war, but with Vika x Lerche paring)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35077777

***One Hundred Years*** by bexcj
(AU immortal fic)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35066299

***Lost Database*** by Rokuhoshi
(**NSFW**; collection of one-shots)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34866130/chapters/86816077

***goodnight; another world*** by garudyne
(**NSFW**; collection of one-shots; **Shows as 11/11 chapters as of 7/22/22 but more might be added in the future**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34876963/chapters/86843410

***in the name of innocence*** by garudyne
(AU; SMT x 86 crossover, should be newbie friendly lore-wise)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34223704/chapters/85148602

***lady's mantle*** by gogenshiki
(so sweet)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34765813

***What Lays Under The Bathrobe*** by Darklions3429
(**NSFW!!!** Many nosebleeds were had thanks to Annette)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34450027

***Destined*** by ReadingDeer64
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34042903

***edge of the world*** by garudyne
(AU Modern Setting, got me crying too)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/33749566

***when you're in my arms, i can feel the warmth*** by garudyne
(canon divergent but so sweet)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/33664462

***The Tragedy of Henrietta, an Annette side-story*** by yots
(originally a troll-fic but it's pretty fucking good for what it is)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/33615142

***stars in the rain*** by garudyne
(**NSFW**..kinda-ish)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/32485600

***a little sweetness before summer*** by garudyne
(OPHS spin-off based but so sweet)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/32182819

***Black Dress*** by Rowlett
https://archiveofourown.org/works/32375215

***the case of the missing garter belt*** by garudyne
(**NSFW!!!** infamous garter belt fic occasionally mentioned in the 86cord. read this to know why it's so infamous)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/31867417

***when i kiss you in this heat*** by garudyne
(**NSFW**, AU fic featuring Vampire!Shin and a thirsty Lena)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34995910

***Can I stay the night?*** by garudyne
(**NSFW as fuck**. Hot and heavy comfort sex.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36815509

***the love you left behind*** by Angelpaw
(Beautiful fic about Olivia and his lost love)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36764653

***Tales from Giad*** by Uzofire
(AU; Ever wonder how the story could play out if most of the cast were shape-shifters? Enjoy!)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35911069

***I won't try to kill you again*** by garudyne
(AU; Lena goes after her hit. Cue a somber and sweet moment.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36653620

***Until the end*** by Izumi_Hatake
(Lena has been carrying her burdens for far too long.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36584983

***No Time to Die*** by Johnnieboy11
(Shin is missing from dinner. Lena is set to fetch him.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36370135

***Cat Day*** by Rokuhoshi
(Shin wakes up in Lena's bed as...)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36346942

***bloody sheets*** by garudyne
(**NSFW!!** **Gonna recommend folks read the tags carefully on this one before reading**.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36321112

***To Love and Hate, To Hate and Love*** by FC776
(Post-Canon AU; Annette is tried for her crimes committed in the Republic. **Contains Major Vol. 8 Spoilers**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36122677

***Liar*** by Rinaya_Nadora
(Post-Canon AU; Pain train incoming.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/36105280

***Three Words*** by FC776
(Post-Canon AU; Bittersweet.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35998360

***Promises*** by LaconicKibitz
(Post-Canon AU; Another pain train.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35777752

***Republic's Lost Database*** by Angelpaw
(collection of one-shots)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35691703

***on the other side of a waning sun*** by syilca
(Lena is haunted.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35648590

***Stories from unknown sectors.*** by ultra_violet_heart
(collection of one-shots)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35422315

***When the Dendrobiums Bloom*** by Hanabi_Raijin
(AU; crossover fic - Genshin Impact x 86. **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR GENSHIN IMPACT**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35341213

***of windchimes and violets*** by syilca
(fluffy)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35311804

***A Secret Kept by Two*** by ultra_violet_heart
(**NSFW**; **Major Volume 8/9 spoilers, you have been warned.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/35306611

***Republic Lost, Love Found*** by Aceraptor
(Fantasy AU, no Legion. **Ongoing as of 7/22/22, three chapters currently**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37833805

***Grow Tired With Me*** by OceanicEternity
(Med Student AU, short and sweet.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38223760

***Don't Think*** by tea(SPICEandTEA)
(set in v4)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38219059

***Intoxicating Cocktail*** by Whokuu
(**NSFW as fuck.** **READ TAGS BEFORE READING.** First fic I've read with these story dynamics and I personally enjoyed it.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38209810

***Ten Years After*** by Verbosity
(Future fic, so cute.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38207830

***Sensory Overload*** by tea(SPICEandTEA)
(bittersweet)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38205721

***Pareto Effeciency*** by greenteaforme
(read tags, cursed idea but it's a good read.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38188306

***Bloody Regina*** by greenteaforme
(Future Fic AU. Lena is...well....)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38165674

***Her Own Battlefield*** by tea(SPICEandTEA)
(series of fics that revolve around Lena, as of now, two fics are available)
https://archiveofourown.org/series/2836387

***Game Time*** by greenteaforme
(Auntie Shiden is amazing. Future Fic.)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38056315

***Don't/Fallout*** by greenteaforme
(cursed idea into a series but well written. read tags. currently two fics are available)
https://archiveofourown.org/series/2834536

***To Marry for Love*** by bexcj
(Arranged Marriage AU, shaping out to be a good fic possibly)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37709221

***Perfect*** by greenteaforme
(Kurena has to confront her feelings somehow. set somewhere around v7-9)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37947388

***Practical Advice*** by greenteaforme
(**NSFW**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37950868

***Lena's Choice*** by Zantarak
(Interesting what-if about Lena's Para-RAID usage and the consiquences that might come from it)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37831126

***Freight Train*** by OceanicEternity
(**NSFW kinda.** **VERY HEAVY SUBJECT, READ THE TAGS.**)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37855600

***Show No Weakness*** by Zantarak
(Our boi Dustin gets some love...and it's a bit fluffy with a side of angst)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/37632259