Bonus Round 1: Quotes

[referees]

Bonus Round 1: Quotes

SASO 2015 is over, but this round is perpetually open to new fills (no new prompts).

PLAY BALL! For this round, we'd like you to take inspiration from songs, sayings, poems, and other kinds of famous words.

Because this is our first full round, please read this post carefully before proceeding!

This round ends at 7PM on June 13 EDT. Countdown Timer.

RULES

• Submit prompts by commenting to this post with a quote attributed to a specific person or character, along with any ship/ot3/etc. from one of our nominated fandoms.
  • Example: "Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog here!" -Kermit the Frog
  • The quote can come from anywhere. Famous people, poetry, songs, books, movies, your neighbor, etc.
  • Your prompt MUST include some kind of relationship. (This is not the sports anime gen olympics.) Platonic relationships are indicated by an "&" between the names (e.g., Yachi & Kiyoko). Non-platonic relationships use "/" (e.g., Yachi/Kiyoko). Please don't say "Any pairing," either!
• Fill prompts by replying to the prompt with your quote-inspired fanwork.
• Remember to follow the general bonus round rules, outlined here.
• You cannot fill your team's prompts or your own prompts.

FORMAT

Bonus round shenanigans all happen in the comments below. Brand-new works only, please.

Required Work Minimums:

• 400 words (prose)
• 400px by 400px (art)
• 14 lines (poetry)

There is no max work cap.

Format your comment in one of the following ways:

If PROMPTING:	If FILLING:	If FILLING as a TEAM GRANDSTAND participant:
PROMPT: TEAM [YOUR SHIP] Replace [YOUR SHIP] with the name of the team you belong to, including Grandstand or Sports Teams Write it exactly as it appears on the team roster or your team will not receive points Place the prompt's relationship in the first bolded line of the comment. Including the canon isn't required, but it's nice. Visual example	FILL: TEAM [YOUR SHIP], [RATING] Replace [YOUR SHIP] with the name of the team you belong to Write it exactly as it appears on the team roster or your team will not receive points Replace RATING with the rating of your fill (G - E) Place applicable major content tags and word count before your fill (when applicable) NSFW FILLS: Post written/text fills directly to the round with clear tags. Please link to art/visual fills. You can include a small safe-for-work preview if you'd like. To place an image in your comment, use this code: <img src="LINK TO YOUR IMAGE" /> Visual example	FILL: TEAM GRANDSTAND, [RATING] Replace RATING with the rating of your fill, G - E, as explained in the rules Place applicable major content tags and word count before the fill, where applicable NSFW FILLS: Post written/text fills directly to the round with clear tags. Please link to art/visual fills. You can include a small safe-for-work preview if you'd like. To place an image in your comment, use this code: <img src="LINK TO YOUR IMAGE" /> Visual example

Posts not using this format will be understood to be unofficial discussion posts, regardless of what they contain. They, like all comments in this community, are subject to the code of conduct.

SCORING

These numbers apply to your team as a whole, not each individual teammate. Make as many prompts/fills as you want!

For prompts: 5 points each (maximum of 50 prompt points per team per round)

For fills:

First 3 fills by any member of your team: 20 points each
Fills 4-10: 10 points each
Fills 11-20: 5 points each
Fills 21+: 2 points each

All scored content must be created new for this round.

Etc.

If you're hunting through the prompts looking for what to fill, a good trick is to view top-level comments only.

Have a question? Check The FAQ first. If you still need help, feel free to contact the mods. Happy fanworking!

Comments

Re: FILL: Team Tachibana Makoto/Yamazaki Sousuke, G

[minders]

APOLOGIZE FOR NOTHING, FRIEND. this was an adorable, adorable fill and i absolutely love it  (´∀｀)人 ♥ ♥ ♥

[swiftling]

WALK WALK FASHION BABY

[swiftling]

My friend pointed me towards this prompt and I basically leaped on it while hollering, nozoeli is my lifeblood and this prompt was so delicate and lovely!

I'm so glad you liked it, and thanks so much for commenting back with your favorite lines!!! I'm so happy ;A;

FILL: Team Matsuoka Rin/Nanase Haruka, G

[headphoneninja25]

I REGRET NOTHING. Except... Originally, it was meant to look more intense... But inking Rin's swimsuit and Haru's hair was not happening, so... It's probably out of character, too...

FILL: team Nishinoya Yuu/Tanaka Ryuunosuke Rating: G

[iwaizumemes]

No Major Content Warnings

Poem, 17 lines



It felt like years innumerable- the
seasons between us-
miles and months and miles
since I’d seen you last.

You’ve grown, I said, and
you smiled- proof that I had
been right all along.

When we came together finally,
finally,
your lips pulled taut
beneath mine
and I followed the movement
until we were more smiling than kissing.

Hands on shoulders, hair
between nimble fingers; I laughed
or I cried but you just smiled,
again and again and again.

Re: FILL: Team Akashi Seijuurou/Nijimura Shuuzou, G

[psiten]

OMG THIS IS MY JAM!! <3<3<3<3<3

Seriously, so freaking perfect I cannot even. Thank you!!

[catlarks]

I'm really glad you liked it! I love both Eli and Umi a lot and this is such a cute ship, I hope I can write more for it. ;u;

FILL: Team Nishinoya Yuu/Tanaka Ryuunosuke Rating: G

[iwaizumemes]

No major warnings

Poem, 19 lines

He couldn’t tell if this ice
deep in his chest was more
metaphorical or real.

It couldn’t be real like
the way his hands shook on the court,
or as real as the smudges on his glasses.

But it hurt,
like a creeping longing;
the ice that stretched between his lungs.
Maybe his heart would freeze too
and everything would just
stop.

He wasn’t sure if the memory
of his warmth was more imagination
or truth, but it felt
like if anything could melt this ice,
it would be his warm smile;
his eyes, bright
and wide.

FILL: TEAM Matsuoka Rin/Ryuugazaki Rei, G

[dandywonderous]

No content warnings:
Words: 840

Nagisa Hazuki was a city boy if ever Sousuke had seen one. He wore trendy clothes, paid too much for things, and was always babbling on about some movie or concert or party or something, some too fast event that Sousuke had never really had any interest in, himself. He was the kind of guy, exuberant, outgoing, and headstrong, that thrived in that sort of atmosphere, the kind of guy who took a shower but didn’t really get clean because you don’t really get dirty sitting in nice houses and nice offices and nice clubs.

And right then, he was completely, utterly enraptured with Sousuke’s horse.

The wonder on his face was almost childlike as he looked up at the horse, and the mare rewarded him by nudging her nose into his hand. She was a gentle spirit, and seemed to recognize Nagisa as one, too, despite his laughter, ringing out like a shot in the quiet early afternoon.

“I love her!” he announced, scratching her head and producing one of the sugar cubes Sousuke had given him. He laughed again at the feeling of her lips as she ate the treat off his hand. “Can we go for a ride, Sou-chan?”

“I never agreed to let you ride her,” said Sousuke. Nagisa whirled on him, pouting.

“You can’t bring me all the way out here to see your horse and then say that!”

“I brought you out here because you agreed to help me paint the fence.” Which was not even started yet. “You’re the one who wanted to see the horse.”

Nagisa’s expression dropped. “But I’ve never ridden a horse before.”

And, well, Sousuke couldn’t say no to that.

“…Fine. Lead her to the barn, and we’ll saddle her up.”

Nagisa cheered. The horse whinnied in agreement. Before Sousuke could react further, Nagisa was on him, arms reaching to get as far around his waist as they could.

“Sou-chan is the best,” said Nagisa, cheek pressed contently against the denim fabric of Sousuke’s overalls, and Sousuke felt his face heat up. He pulled away from Nagisa almost too roughly (he was so soft, would he bruise like a peach?) and turned to head toward the barn. Behind him, he could hear Nagisa giggle and talk softly with the horse.

It was only twenty minutes later that Sousuke found himself leading the horse down a well worn path in the woods, stepping carefully over rocks and scooting fallen branches out of the way. Nagisa had wanted to lead her himself his first time, but he’d almost immediately tried to goad her into a sprint, and Sousuke had known that would be a bad idea.

So instead they walked, and Nagisa talked. He chattered about the horse, about how beautiful she was, about his friends and their lives, about the woods, about an interesting movie he had watched the other day. Though Sousuke did not respond much, he found the conversation, if it could be called such, peaceful. Nagisa’s easy, cheerful tone flowed through the trees and added to the sunshine. Sousuke found that he was smiling almost the whole time.

They came to a clearing dotted with wildflowers, a bubbling creek flowing through the middle. Butterflies and bees flitted from flower to flower, occasionally joined by grasshoppers on their way to and fro. Sousuke didn’t care much for things like this, too soft and pretty and not active enough, but when he looked up at Nagisa, he knew he had picked the perfect spot. He looked like someone right out of a fairy tale, his hair lit in a halo by the sun, his eyes alight, a smile on his face.

He looked like he belonged here. Not in a city, not surrounded by artificial structures and hard concrete, but here, in this clearing in these woods on Sousuke’s farm. He belonged.

Nagisa looked down at Sousuke, and his smile grew softer.

They shared their first kiss right there, Sousuke craning his neck up as Nagisa bent down from the horse. A bird sang in the distance.

When they parted, Sousuke found himself searching desperately for something to say. Something beautiful. Something romantic. In the end, all he could say was, “Wow.”

Nagisa giggled, and slipped off the horses back. He grabbed Sousuke’s hands in his own, smiling up into his eyes.

“I’ve been wanting to kiss Sou-chan for awhile now,” he said, and Sousuke raised an eyebrow, though he was smiling.

“Really?”

“Yes! And now there’s something else that I want to do.”

He stretched up, as though he was coming in for another kiss. Sousuke bent down, almost instinctively, his eyes closing… and met air.

When he opened his eyes again, Nagisa was sprinting away from him, laughing and pulling off his shirt.

“I’ve always wanted to swim in a creek! Come on, Sou-chan!”

Sousuke watched him, bewildered, for another second, then smiled, running after him. Nagisa was a city boy, but he had something wild in his heart. Sousuke would have to stay on his toes.

Re: PROMPT: TEAM KAGEYAMA TOBIO/OIKAWA TOORU

[intricacies]

YOU KNOW YOU CAN SEE THIS HAPPENING SIMING

Re: PROMPT: TEAM KAGEYAMA TOBIO/OIKAWA TOORU

[intricacies]

:') do u like my tswift prompts

[catlarks]

Ahhhh this is so good, so good. It has such a nice, steady, deliberate feel to it — both of them know exactly what they're aiming for but there's still this little dance between them. I love some of your language a lot and I love how clear it is to me that they both care about each other a great deal. Your nozoelis are always a treat. ^^

Re: FILL: Team Akashi Seijuurou/Nijimura Shuuzou, G

[winterstuck]

I'm glad you like it! I wish I could have made it less messy... orz

Re: FILL: Team Matsuoka Rin/Nanase Haruka, G

[intricacies]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE OMFG

Re: FILL: TEAM MATSUOKA RIN/NANASE HARUKA, G

[fullofjoy]

Ahaha, thank you! YGO style is so.... distinctive, I'm a little nostalgic for it.

Re: PROMPT: TEAM YOWAMUSHI PEDAL

[intricacies]

KJFDLSKF I JUMPED OUT OF MY SEAT WHEN I SAW THIS PROMPT I HOPE SOMEONE FILLS IT

Re: FILL: Team Aoyagi Hajime/Teshima Junta, T

[intricacies]

your art is so beautiful *___*

Re: FILL: TEAM MATSUOKA RIN/NANASE HARUKA, G

[fullofjoy]

Thanks! Uhuhu, perhaps you mean... Rincredible?

Re: FILL: Team Matsuoka Rin/Nanase Haruka, G

[winterstuck]

I love this!!!! Both their expressions are so spot on, and Rin's pose, so dramatic hahahaha~ Thank you for filling my crack prompt!!

[catlarks]

I'm here again because the reality is that I do want to die this much, this kind of writing is my jam. The problem was having time and I don't think I'll get to it in the next 24 hours and I'm so sad. ;;;;;

I keep hoping someone else will have done it so they can rip my heart out for me.

Re: FILL: Team Matsuoka Rin/Nanase Haruka, G

[fullofjoy]

It look plenty intense! And Rin would totally challenge Haru to Duel Monsters. Just lure him in with the promise of ocean-themed decks...

Re: FILL: Team Akashi Seijuurou/Nijimura Shuuzou, G

[psiten]

Oh, I love it! This art style is one of my absolute favorites, and you made their faces so expressive! Total win.

PROMPT: TEAM KAGEYAMA TOBIO/OIKAWA TOORU

[intricacies]

kageyama tobio/oikawa tooru, haikyuu!!

I saw you, yeah you, you're breaking down
I hope you, yeah you, you come around
Now don't you shut this down, oh no, don't you give this up
I took all this love I found and I hope that it's enough

Is it enough?

— PVRIS, "Only Love"

PROMPT: TEAM KAGEYAMA TOBIO/OIKAWA TOORU

[intricacies]

matsuoka rin &/ nanase haruka, free!

There's a burning love for me at rest
Yeah, pounding at the walls of my flesh
I'm trying my best
Just to let it set before I come undone

— PVRIS, "Waking Up"

Re: FILL: TEAM MATSUOKA RIN/NANASE HARUKA, G

[dandywonderous]

This was so cute!!