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“And besides, we lovers fear everything”
― Ovid, MetamorphosesSeonghwa is a former prince whose kingdom was annexed by the empire five years ago. During the fall of his kingdom, Seonghwa is taken prisoner and brought to the capital as a gladiator, forced to compete in the brutal games put on by the emperor. He becomes the most popular fighter. The people call him the hand of Mars, but his strength in battle is only fuelled by one thing: the wish to take revenge for his people, his country. When the young emperor makes him his private guard, Seonghwa sees an opportunity.
Behind the facade of the cruel emperor, however, lies a human being with a fear of intrigue and treason. Emperor Hongjoong hopes that Seonghwa’s protection will bring him something more than just safety.
What will Fortuna have in store for them?
A Matz AU set in a fictional version of the Roman Empire, ca. during the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
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31 Aug 2026
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“Forget everything you think you know about the games. Last year was child’s play. This year, you’re dealing with all experienced killers.”
Mingi thought that once he’d won the Games, he’d be allowed to live his life in peace. But now, with the 75th Hunger Games tributes being reaped from the existing pool of victors, he finds himself preparing to be thrown back into the arena, this time against the likes of Park Seonghwa, Capitol darling and Prince of the Arena, Yeosang and Wooyoung, the tech-savvy duo from District 3, and Kim Hongjoong, the infamous ‘Pirate King’ from District 12.
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- Part 1 of Ateez Hunger Games AU
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26 Aug 2026
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The man’s voice once again broke him from his thoughts; “In my dreams I see them tortured by Fire Nation soldiers. I see my entire culture wiped from the South, our footprint upon the ice shelves gone as though we never existed, our connection with the spirits and our ancestors forgotten.” He was silent for the briefest of moments, then, “You’re Fire Nation, aren’t you?”
Zuko rolled onto his side, facing the wall, scar pressed into the arm that cushioned his head. “Once, maybe.”
“Answer me this, then; when will this war see it's end?”
Zuko, recalling the fire that had burned in Azula’s sunlit gaze the day she’d caught up to him, chose not to respond.
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23 Aug 2026
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When the announcer stepped back from the man in white with the golden skin, his arm raising up in an accusatory way as the word User boomed from his lips as the crowd erupted in screams and shouts as the man's eyes narrowed- Seonghwa reached to pull the bottom of his face mask up to cover the bottom half of his face again.
He didn't need to watch anymore, his intuition was already confirmed.
As Seonghwa turned on his heel to leave, the rafters rumbling under his feet, he knew he did not have much time. With one quick look off into the distance, his icy blue eyes locking onto the portal that was still shining with thousands of volts of energy to remain open, Seonghwa made his decision.
It was time to make his move.
Or: Hongjoong is a User who accidentally finds himself on the grid, fighting for his life in the lightcycle games against his father's enemy, and Seonghwa is a program that intervenes to save his life, in exchange for saving both of their worlds as they know it.
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21 Aug 2026
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Being in love with your best friend can be difficult in any setting, really. But being in love with your best friend, who is the same sex as you, when you are a world-famous idol from a highly conservative and judgmental country had its own level of difficulty. Hongjoong had always known that romantic relationships would not be easy work for him as a gay idol. He had not considered, however, how messed up the situation could be when the person he was head over heels for was his group member and best friend.
Like now, when the monster was begging for Seonghwa to be close.
Hongjoong shifted his body on the bed so that Seonghwa could lie down next to him, and he felt the mattress dip under his weight. His heart had started beating frantically but to no end, as he could not do any of the things he wanted to- reach out to hold Seonghwa’s hand, tuck his head under his chin, or give him a little peck on his cheek. Instead, he decided to distract himself by talking.
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Hongjoong and Seonghwa end up sharing a bed after a stage and wake up cuddling. Things escalate.
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16 Aug 2026