Round 3 - Return of the Meme

[hhanon]

Round 3 - Return of the Meme

General Rules

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Prompting Rules

• One prompt per comment. 
• Please follow the correct format (see below).
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• If your prompt is missing something, such as a subject or a warning, repost it in it’s entirety. It is not enough to reply to your own comment with the missing information. The mod will delete the previous duplicate comment.
• Multiple fills of the same prompt by different author!anons are allowed.
• If for any reason you start a fill but feel you can't finish the WIP you've created, and if you're happy to let someone finish it for you, put it up for HH Meme Fostering and Adoption.
• Prompts for projects other than Horrible Histories (ie. Spy, Gavin and Stacy, Rev, St. Trinian's, the O2 adverts etc., and RPF involving actors from those projects should be posted at the What? They've acted in other things?! post.

Format of Prompts

• Put [RPF] before RPF prompts. 
• For crossover prompts: "[Crossover], HH Character(s)/Other Character(s), [Fandom]" 
• Anyone, everyone, no one? Use "Other."
• Put [GEN] before GEN prompts, just so you don't get unwanted shipping.
• Use appropriate warnings. I'm trusting you all to know what that means.
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Archiving Prompts and Fills

• To make the archiving job easier, please drop a link to your fill/unprompted fic here at the fills post.
• Nothing here you fancy filling? Take a look at the unfilled prompts archived here or at Round 1 or Round 2.

That's nearly the end of the storia, for onto the scene comes our much loved meme: HAIL TO THE QUEEN OF PROMPTIA.

Comments

Blenkinsop/Maltravers: Pillow fort

[(Anonymous)]

Whether they are in their dorm playing toy soldiers and feasting or Blenkinsop is trying to help Maltravers sleep after the war by making him a nice safe fort, I need these two in a pillow fort being wonderful together.

Re: Blenkinsop/Maltravers: Pillow fort

[verecunda.livejournal.com]

Eeeeee! This is the cutest thing ever! Seconded! :D *snuggles prompt*

[RPF] Lawry/Larry commenting on the meme

[(Anonymous)]

One of them finds this place and tells the other about it. What follows is months of giggling over the trends: Baybond, dom!Jim, and the like while utterly confusing their cast mates.

Dick Turpin/James Smith - "The Highwayman" AU(ish)

[(Anonymous)]

Because this fandom has apparently taken over my brain, I was listening to Loreena McKennitt's musical version of Alfred Noyes' poem "The Highwayman" (if you haven't heard it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2CFM4ev-g8), and all I could see was HH!Turpin. So now I need something based on the poem/song somehow. Because of reasons. So many reasons.

Completely up to you what you want to do with it, but I will marry anyone who fills this for me.

Re: Dick Turpin/James Smith - "The Highwayman" AU(ish)

[amine-eyes.livejournal.com]

lashdkasjxhskxjhaskdjashkj YESSSS

George I/Robert Walpole - scary!George I

[(Anonymous)]

"I was a hunk, girls adored me/ladies all swooned before me/They would do, anything for me/Or I'd have their husbands killed..."

So, our adorable George I has a more frightening side to him, apparently. :| So, Robert has feelings for him (I can't decide whether I'd prefer it to be while they're actually together, or just there's something there before that, so I'm leaving it up to you to decide). However, given George's history with women, Robert begins to worry about the consequences of something happening with the King on his life/family/etc. I don't know exactly what happens then, but... something.

I'm sorry; why, why am I the person who does this sort of thing? :(

[GEN] Charles II + Louis XIV + Prince Rupert

[(Anonymous)]

Travelling round Europe, having hilarious adventures and leaving a trail of destruction behind them. Oh and when I say gen, I just mean that I don't want them to get it on with each other- let's face it, with these three around nobody is going to remain un-shagged.

If poor old Sotherby gets dragged along (as token responsible adult or to get him to loosen up) that would be fab. Well, maybe not for him, but I'd enjoy it XD

RPF: Simon/ Mat

[(Anonymous)]

After the Georgian voting sketch, Simon gets way too turned on by the idea of Mat calling him 'daddy'. Mats not too against the idea either :D

(How much you go into the daddy-play is entirely up to the wonderful anon who is kind enough to fill this :D)

Re: RPF: Simon/ Mat

[(Anonymous)]

May I just say hnnngh, seconded?

I have been trying to work out how to prompt something like this.

Catherine/Charles II, crossdressing

[(Anonymous)]

"In a far cry from her convent-days the newly liberated Catherine displayed a fondness for the recent trend of court ladies wearing men's clothing, which we are told, 'showed off her pretty, neat legs and ankles'; ..."

From this website: britannia.com/history/biographies/catherine_braganza.html

So, CLEARLY Catherine was into crossdressing. I think we can assume Charles approved. What does this mean for their marriage? Does Charles crossdress in her dresses? Does she put on his outfit? Do they roleplay where she pretends to be King while he's a lowly servant?

Re: Catherine/Charles II, crossdressing

[(Anonymous)]

I sort of maybe possibly really need this.

And you can't really blame her, can you? The clothes were fabulous.

Other/Other, Human - Oh Land

[(Anonymous)]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7P7xFE9Oh4

...Because it's a lovely, lovely song and I feel like it could work with several pairings in this fandom. ^^

Other/Other, anonymous sex

[(Anonymous)]

Sex where neither member knows who the other is but have a link to each other outside of the sex maaay be one of my favourite things, yes. << So maybe something with that? Anonymous sex when neither of them see each others face (with possible bonus points for them discovering who they are after the act has been done. :DD)

Preferably not RPF for this one, guys, but any other pairing is totally fine. ^^

[RPF] Jim/Simon

[(Anonymous)]

As inspired by this picture: http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu5h0hGLcH1qlf4uwo1_500.png

...And I know it's not RPF, but I find it very hard to resist these things. <<

Re: [RPF] Jim/Simon

[(Anonymous)]

YES! :D

Especially since we already had a request for Roundalier/Cavahead.

Plus, I am totally convinced that those hurried costume changes made those two giggle like mad and I love some cute, giggly sex.

The fact Simon is clutching his crotch like that is just icing on the slashy cake.

(I cannot stop snorting over Jim *shielding* his nipples. XD Mister Howick, I love you and your sense of humor; that BAFTA was well deserved.)

James Hind/Oliver Cromwell loyalty, respect

[(Anonymous)]

As much as Oliver Cromwell would hate to admit it, something about James Hind being so loyal to the Cavalier cause is kind of endearing. He has to respect a man who will die for his cause.

[RPF] Dominique/Simon

[(Anonymous)]

...I have no idea where this came from; maybe on set flirting leads to them going on silly dates to arcades and the like, then having affectionate sex with Dominique turning the tables on Simon occasionally.

Unprompted Simon/Jim hc + Ben/Larry

[balinese-baby.livejournal.com]

Follow up to http://hhanon.livejournal.com/2037.html?thread=1849077

Getting to his feet Simon wandered across to stand next to Ben at the end of their lane in the bowling alley, both of them smirking as Jim and Larry bickered about just what was the best way to bowl the next ball. The last year had been hard but everything really was now looking much brighter. Okay Jim did still have the odd bad day and he was still very nervous around men he didn’t know but things had improved so much from a year ago. Watching as Jim stepped up take his turn, bending in manner that made both men give an admiring whistle, Ben asked” How are things going?” Simon grinning as the ball veered to one side only taking out one pin causing Jim to stamp one foot in annoyance before turning to stalk off of the lane, Larry dancing up and down happily before taking his place. Turning to Ben, Simon smiled, “Okay, I think moving in together was the best thing for Jim, he’s come off of the sleeping pills and we’ve only had a couple of nights broken by bad dreams, a big improvement on a few months ago.”

Reaching the others, Jim gave Simon a rueful smile; they were losing badly, not that Simon minded, he was just happy to see Jim smiling, and knowing that now it wasn’t a mask painted on to hide his fear and pain.

Leaving the bowling alley together, they all made their way to a nearby Italian restaurant for supper before sharing a taxi home, Simon and Jim getting out first, Jim giving Larry one of his special hugs before stepping back and closing the door. The renewal of the hugs a sure sign that Jim was in a much better way emotionally. Opening the door Simon stepped aside to let Jim through, locking up behind them before going through the usual routine of checking all of the rooms. Jim insisted that no one needed to do that now, but everyone still did it, it didn’t hurt to keep giving Jim that little piece of reassurance even if Simon did live there now.

The last room he checked was the bedroom. Jim was stood stripping off his clothes, no longer ashamed for Simon to see him naked, no longer worried that he would only see the scars that still marked his skin. Stripping himself Simon grinned as Jim slipped into the bathroom, he remembered their first time together, Jim wearing a long t-shirt because of the scars, his body trembling with fear. But Simon had taken it slow, gentle caresses, soft kisses ending up with Jim sobbing as pleasure washed over him eradicating the pain.

Returning, Jim slipped into bed, his eyes shining as he watched Simon, the love he felt for his man making Simon’s heart leap. He’d never thought he’d see Jim happy again but now as he clambered in next to him, wrapping an arm round him as he snuggled into his side, he knew that his patience had paid off, Jim had learnt to trust again and he knew that his love was for him and him alone.

Re: Unprompted Simon/Jim hc + Ben/Larry

[(Anonymous)]

So wonderful.

*_*

I love that it's a slow process and how you emphasized that with the brief mention of the special hugs are just now coming back. Pus, the mentioned lingering effects of Jim's experience - how they always check the rooms and Jim still having rough days - makes it feel like there will be better times in the future.

Bowling is such a perfect activity for those four - plenty of time to sit around and joke between breaks; plus Jim and Larry arguing about the 'proper' way to bowl is so adorable.

Then that adorable domestic bit at the end where they snuggle together in bed - I think my heart melted a little.

Thank you for a wonderful birthday present! :D

UNPROMPTED - Geoff/Nigel.

[(Anonymous)]

I could really do with a cuppa… Came the thought as he rushed back through the time sewers in time for The X Factor. Hopefully the kettle will be on… The wind blew through his hair as he ran along the cobbled streets of London, back to the apartment. He unlocked the door and swung it open, unhooking his satchel from around his body and tossing it onto the nearby armchair.

“Geoff?” He called, seeing the kettle already half boiled and smiling to himself. “Oh, you shouldn’t have…” He mumbled, mostly to himself, grabbing a couple of mugs from the cupboard. Strangely there was no reply from Geoff. Nigel looked around the room and frowned, not seeing him anywhere. Maybe he’s… No… His coat was still on the hook, and his scuffed boots lay where they’d been kicked off the night before. He frowned again. Where the hell is he? He called again, “Geoff? Geoff, where are you?”
A muffled cough came from one the bedroom. Nigel’s eyebrows raised and he waited for another sign of life.

“Come on, I know you’re in there…”
“I’m, um… having a bit of a problem.”
“A problem?”
“Yup.”
“What sort of problem?” Nigel sighed, not sure if he wanted to know. It had been a long day and all he wanted to do was kick his own boots off and relax for the evening.
“Y’know, a problem.”

It was awkwardly silent for a moment and Nigel reluctantly offered his help, “Do you need a hand?”
“Actually, Nige, a hand would be brilliant…”
He rolled his eyes, making his way into the bedroom. “What is- Oh.”
Standing near the end of the bed was a completely naked Geoff apart from the top hat protecting his dignity. Nigel blushed bright red, “What… what?! What are you-?!”
“Surprise!” Geoff chuckled. “I’m sorry I didn’t get you anything for your birthday, Treacle. But I hope this will suffice…”
“Oh, Sugar… you know me too well.”

Guy Fawkes/John Wright

[(Anonymous)]

Since it's Bonfire Night and all.

John Wright is the Persuader. Well, let's see him ~persuading~ Fawkes to join the plot...

[RPF] Jim/Simon FWB

[(Anonymous)]

Either scenario would be great:

Originally, both did it for the release, but eventually one falls for the other. Every time following this ephiphany, the sex becomes more emotionally confusing.

OR

One loved the other, but the other didn't want a relationship so FWB is what they evolve into. Unfortunately, now the lover has lost that romantic spark while the other falls in love.

I don't care which plot you do or which roes they get; just some emotionally tricky love.

[RPF] Larry/Other Larry's sily French accent optional D/s

[(Anonymous)]

Several clips have Larry talking in a pseudo-French accent, such as the clip where he's Elagabalus' head chef in "Come Dine With Me Roman Edition" ; his boyfriend gets so turned on, he will fulfill Larry's EVERY sexual whim.

Preferred others are Jim, Simon, or Lawry, in no particular order.

Re: [RPF] Larry/Other Larry's sily French accent optional D/s

[(Anonymous)]

Ooooh yes, all the French accents. :DDD And all of those pairings, because we NEED all of them here somehow. :DD

Robert Walpole/George I self-consciousness, snuggles

[(Anonymous)]

When George wants to take their relationship to the next level, Robert feels nervous because he's all gangly limbs with crazy hair (doesn't have to be as awesome as Simon's natural hair) while he sees George as one of the best looking men ever. George just loves everything about Robert and tries to show Robert this.

[RPF] Larry/Simon

[(Anonymous)]

...Anything? :DD

[RPF] Larry/Lawry, silly voices

[(Anonymous)]

Because they're both dab hands at doing silly voices, and more porn is never a bad thing. :DD

[RPF] Larry/Lawry, massages

[(Anonymous)]

Because massages are awesome, and those two are awesome, and awesome!

[RPF] Simon/Other - Tangled AU

[(Anonymous)]

Simon's hair has magical powers (Because let's face it, it does!). Someone finds out about this and locks him in a tower to keep all the magic for his/herself. One day, someone comes along and rescues him from his tower. Adventures ensue (Include a BAMF Chameleon and I'll love you forever).

Re: [RPF] Simon/Other - Tangled AU

[(Anonymous)]

Seconded so hard; also, the image of Simon hitting people with a frying pan is making me snort way too much.

RPF - Ben/Mat TWINS

[(Anonymous)]

So, Ben comes back earlier than expected from something important (I don't know, wedding or something :D) to find Mat chillin'... WITH HIMSELF!! No, it actually turns out Mat has a twin brother who looks freakily similar. So what happens? Who is he? Is he anything like Mat? Which one is the evil one XD?(Mwhaa haa haa) Is Ben freaked or does he think it's hilarious? (OHMYGODOHMYGOD THEY COULD PULL HUGE PRANKS ON THE OTHERS!!!)

And the names; I have this weird theory that if he did have a twin, he'd be Matthew, under the idea that their mum loved the name but had to spell it different XD but anything, jut some BAYNTONCEPTION!!!

Just no confusing twin sex or anything, that'd be weird...

Fill 1/4 Your Advisor - Louis XIV, Charles II and Sotherby PG Warning Dub Con

[(Anonymous)]

A/N as this is set at the court of Louis XIV assume all conversations involving Louis are in French – I just can’t write in French!

“His Majesty Charles II, King of England”

“Cousin Louis!”

“Charles, it has been too long”

The cousins embraced.

“You remember Lord Sotherby?”

Louis inclined his head slightly “Lord Sotherby, my cousin has told me off your exceptional loyalty and sound advice”

Sotherby bowed low “Sire, it is indeed an honour”. He had not seen Louis for some time and his likeness to Charles had grown stronger with the years.

“Come cousin” said Louis taking Charles arm “I have arranged a masque ball for your entertainment tonight, and talking and laughing the cousins entered Versailles arm in arm.


The masque ball was truly a marvel to behold. The ballroom at Versailles had been transformed into a fairy grotto with real flowers growing, trees and grass and a stream flowing through the middle of the floor. The ceiling was lit by thousands of tiny candles that appeared to be suspended in the air.

Charles clapped Sotherby on the back. “Well doesn’t this look splendid Sothers?”

“Indeed sire”

“do you think I could have a stream at my next ball?

“if it pleases your majesty” sighed Sotherby knowing full well whose job it would be to organise that

“and some tiny ships as well?”

“yes your majesty”

“Now you must enjoy yourself tonight Sothers” said Charles, “you’ve been working far too hard and you need to properly relax! Let someone else do the worrying for once”

“I will try Sire” replied Sotherby thinking that his ability to relax would be distinctly improved if he could trust Charles not to do anything too outrageous.

“Sothers that’s an order” smiled Charles kissing him briefly on the lips

“Yes sire”

“Did you know Louis and I are coming dressed alike in dark red velvet to see how many people we can fool?” Charles clapped his hands and laughed “what fun it will be. We won’t reveal who we are till the end”



Sotherby tried very hard to obey Charles instruction, it was just a lifetime of organising and worrying made it difficult for him to actually relax. His eyes were everywhere watching to see if food and wine was being replenished and that the servants were dealing with spillages, crashes and drunken guests. He downed another glass of wine, perhaps he thought taking a leaf out of Charles book and drinking a lot would help.

“Enjoying the party Sothers?” said a voice

Sotherby turned to see a tall figure wearing dark red velvet suit and a dark wig.

“It is most entertaining Sire” said Sotherby eyeing two people dressed as nymphs who had just fallen in the stream

“Now Sotherby, no Sires or Your Majesties tonight”

“Yes si....yes Charles”

Louis smiled behind his mask.

Fill 2a/4 Your Advisor - Louis XIV, Charles II and Sotherby PG Warning Dub Con

[(Anonymous)]

Louis did not envy Charles many things. He certainly hadn’t envied him his life lived in exile, toiling round the courts of Europe begging for help, he didn’t envy him his country – ghastly place with terrible food and worse weather and he certainly didn’t envy him his wife.

He did however envy him Sotherby. The French court was a nest of vipers and he’d grown up watching first Richelieu and then Mazarin rule over his parents. Louis had sworn he would rule alone and he did. Charles however had his loyal Sotherby, devoted, intelligent, hard working Sotherby, - and not only that but the man looked like a god and was, uniquely, completely unaware of how attractive he was.

Louis looked him up and down from behind his mask. Firm jaw line, soft lips, broad shoulders, strong thighs and, Louis was willing to bet, a very solid cock.

“More wine Sothers?”

“I think not your...Charles; I wouldn’t want to forget myself”

Louis laughed merrily “oh Sothers, surely everyone is allowed to forget themselves once in a while, even you”

“Well maybe just one more then”

Louis smiled and handed Sothers another glass of wine not noticing the powder Louis slipped into the glass beforehand.

Where was Sothers Charles wondered, he hadn’t seen him for ages. The ball had been in full swing for several hours but Sothers was nowhere to be found. He shrugged, poor Sothers had probably gone to bed to get a much needed but rarely obtained early night. Strange he hadn’t said good night though...



Sothers slowly woke up. God his HEAD, this was why he didn’t drink. Who wanted to wake up feeling like this? He couldn’t remember much about last night, just lights and dancing and wine and...

Oh yes! He remembered some other things. Hot skin, frantic kisses, licking and sucking, groaning, a mouth on his cock, legs round his waist. He smiled. Obviously Charles had come to bed with him last night. He turned over to smile at the familiar face on the pillow next to him – and got the shock of his life. There next to him was not Charles but Louis!

Sotherby let out an involuntary gasp which he stifled with his hand. Louis! He had slept with Louis? He put his head in his hands. He’d betrayed his King with another man – and that man the King of France,

Charles own cousin. Trembling he eased himself out of bed as Louis began to stir.

“Sothers” he purred

“Sire” spluttered Sotherby trying to gather is clothes “I must beg your leave to return to my room”

“Oh” pouted Louis looking so much like Charles it was uncanny “I thought we could carry on where we left off”

“I err no sire”

“No?” Louis quirked his eyebrow “you were willing enough last night”

“I...I...”

“Oh just go then. Run back to Charles” and Louis pulled the pillow over his head.

Sotherby gathered his clothes together as best he could and fled back to his room.

Unprompted Catherine Braganza/Sotherby "Revenge" NC17 1a/1

[(Anonymous)]

Catherine is aware of her husband’s reputation and of his tendency to find it difficult to stay in one bed, what she didn’t know until tonight was that she was not the only one who was so determinedly devoted to him regardless of that fact. Well, that’s not entirely true, she knew Lord Sotherby was very loyal to Charles, it’s just that until she saw his face as Charles swept that obnoxious Barbara into his arms she didn’t know quite how devoted he was.

It was that look that made her tear her own weary gaze away from Charles and that woman and head over to the quiet royal advisor and offer him a dance.

A dance that led to them being where they are now, with her on her back in his bed with his mouth on her neck. She shivers against him and can feel him smile against her skin, even as his hands wander down her exposed stomach (her dress was just so very much in the way) and over her exposed hipbones (so was her underwear.) She arches upwards as he gently (and unexpectedly) strokes between her legs and the moan she emits is quite un-regal. But, she thinks as she pulls the rest of his clothes off, that she could scream the place down and still be much more regal than Barbara.

She can count the times she’s slept with Charles since they were married on her fingers and although he was a most attentive lover, she never felt he was all that in to it. Not like Sotherby who even in his completely naked state still looks every inch the reserved advisor, until that is he smirks at her and moves entirely down her body, smirks at her again and licks.

His tongue is heavenly as it flicks against her and his hair strangely soft between her fingers as she grasps at it and tries not to thrust upwards wildly, and then he licks into her and she properly loses it. Her hips rise of their own accord and he’s forced to hold her down as he licks her out, drawing heated moans from her throat and making her feel better than Charles ever did.

She actually whines when his tongue leaves her but it’s cut off by his mouth pressed hard against hers as two of his fingers slide straight inside her, probing and pressing a spot that makes her want to scream. She squeezes her eyes closed and gasps into his mouth and he smirks again(not like Charles, Charles smirked alright but Sotherby smirks without arrogance and there is something wonderfully endearing about that.)

Unprompted Catherine Braganza/Sotherby "Revenge" NC17 1b/1

[(Anonymous)]

When he (finally) braces both hands either side of her head and inches his cock inside her it is marvellous (to use Charles’ own word) and she wraps her arms around Sotherby’s shoulders to pull him downwards, kissing him deeply as he pushes all the way into her. He grunts softly as she contracts her muscles around him and it sends a quiet thrill through her, she feels attractive, she feels wanted, she feels needed. Especially as he quietly moans her name when he begins to rock his hips, sliding in and out of her and driving her to the brink of something she thinks might be wild.

Her husband is undeniably fond of the man and she can see why when he kisses her, his tongue soft and gentle and coaxing without a hint of demand or need. Though she knows he needs it just as much as she does, seeing Charles in the arms of that woman is heart-breaking for her but at least she can demand Charles’ time by virtue of being married to the man. Sotherby is at Charles’ beck and call and it hurts her to know how much Sotherby suffers.

Catherine angles her hips upwards and grins (she’s never grinned during the act before) when a lust fuelled moan spills from Sotherby’s lips, this is wrong so very wrong and probably faintly sinful (to borrow a phrase from that most hated of men) but nothing has ever felt so good for her before.

As his thrusts speed up and her legs lock around his waist she thinks this might have to become a regular occurrence (well if Charles won’t commit to either of them, they can at least seek comfort in each other.) One of his hands finds one of her breasts and she gasps lifting her hips up as much as she can, meeting him halfway as he becomes more and more erratic in his movements. Gasping and grunting and groaning her name even Charles didn’t do that and she finds it impossibly erotic.

She wants to shriek his name as she comes suddenly (didn’t even see his hand go between her legs to encourage her) but she doesn’t actually know it, he’s just Sotherby and she supposes that has to do. She screams it so loud she thinks Charles might actually hear but in that moment she decides it serves him right. Sotherby comes moments later with her name reduced to a reverential whisper that takes her breath away, she pulls him down for a kiss almost immediately and doesn’t let him go until he’s panting and clawing desperately for air.

He pulls out of her carefully and collapses to the side, still gulping down air but she can see his smile out of the corner of her eyes, it’s so gentle, so happy, so perfect that she hates Charles for hurting him. She can deal with his impropriety towards her but Sotherby chose to be loyal to Charles in all the ways that he is and Charles barely repays him. So she will repay him instead, she decides as he tentatively curls up beside her. She decides she can show Sotherby the love that Charles refuses to give either of them (and not just because Sotherby is apparently mind-blowing in the bedroom) because he deserves it, they both deserve it. And Charles, well he deserves what they’re doing to him too; revenge, she thinks as she curls into Sotherby’s welcoming embrace, is rather sweeter than she ever thought it could be.