It's the most wonderful time of the year!

[aibamods]

It’s about that time, Aiba’s Little Helpers.

Hello and welcome to the THIRD (whaaat?!) year of the annual Aiba Exchange!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. ‘Tis the season to be happy, you guys, and who better to bring that joy to us than Santa Aiba.

Calling all of Aiba’s little helpers! If writing/loving on Aiba Masaki is your thing, then please join us in celebrating Arashi’s Miracle Boy!

Basic rules:
1. All fic should be Aiba-centric in nature! We welcome drama, movie, canon, AU or some strange mix of all of these things.
2. Fics should be a minimum of 1500 words.
3. Fics should be written in English.
4. Fics should be beta read before being submitted. If you can’t find one, your (self-proclaimed) awesome mods will hook you up.
5. Fics should be submitted with all appropriate html tags included.
6. Writers/readers/participants should be courteous at ALL times.
7. Writers/participants should remain anonymous until reveals are posted. Any questions or concerns for your author/recipient should be emailed to us so that we can contact your author/recipient.
8. Everyone should have fun! (excessive use of exclamation marks is totally optional, but highly encouraged.)

Timeline
Sign-ups: September 9-20
Assignments: September 24
Beta Deadline: December 10
Deadline: December 17
Posting: December 24

If you’ve noticed, we’re opening up a little earlier this year. We wanted to give you guys more time to write your very best! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at AibaExMods@gmail.com!

Without further ado, here is your sign-up form! Please comment below with the following:

Username/Fic journal:
E-mail:
Pairings/friendships I want, no, NEED (if you can only think of one pairing/friendship you want, please try to include at least one more for your mods' sakes):
Genres, situations, kinks, plots I would like to receive:
Genres, situations, kinks, plots I would NOT LIKE to receive:
Pairings, genres, plots I would like to write:
Pairings, genres, plots I WILL NOT write:
Rating preference (both written and received):
I can beta (Y/N):
I can pinch hit (Y/N):
Famous Last Words:

We're closed! We're working hard on your assignments. Expect them this Sunday. :)

Comments

[kittykaty]

Username/Fic journal: kittykaty@dw, silver_crystall@LJ
E-mail: Ilovethestorm(at)yahoo(dot)de

Pairings/friendships I want, no, NEED (if you can only think of one pairing/friendship you want, please try to include at least one more for your mods' sakes):
I love AiMoto or AiMiya... there is no order in this, so go for the one you're most comfortable with. I am also fine with SakurAiba, if AiMoto or AiMiya doesn't inspire you. Regarding Ohno, I can only see him as Aiba's friend (or brother...), so please no romance between the two (also no PAST romance).
In case you need some side pairs, I love JunToshi! SakuMiya or MatsuMiya is okay as well. As for the others...I rather see them as friends and OhMiya as well as SakuMoto is a no go for me, so please don't include them as a couple (friends is always totally fine).
Regarding females... I really like Aiba/Becky or Aiba/Kanjiya Shihori in case you need a girl^^
I am also pretty particular about people appearing in my fic, so please DO NOT include Rola or Matsuko Deluxe (not even as a cat!) as well as Ayase Haruka or Masami Nagasawa. If you're worried about anyone, just ask through the mods. I will answer for sure!

Genres, situations, kinks, plots I would like to receive:
I am always looking for funny, fluffy or happy-go-lucky stories. That doesn't mean you cannot include some angst, but I really NEED my Happy End. Also, please don't break anyones heart throughout the story - especially not to get the main pairing together. If you want someone to break up then please make them agree to it in good terms.

I would really love to have the main pairing appear during most of the time. If you have a side pairing, that's fine but please make sure to let the Aiba-pair shine way more than the others^^

I love my stories with a touch of fantasy or even written in a whole new world. May it be Arashi as elves, dwarfes, magicians, vampires or whatever comes to your mind, I am more than in! Aiba/Arashi in space or as aliens are totally acceptable as well.
If you feel comfortable with it, I would kinda like to read a historical story for a change but this is not a must.
If fantasy isn't your thing, I love Arashi as teachers (not students AND teachers please, they are adults now...) or office AU. Host AU is welcome as well.
I can imagine Aiba very nicely as a bartender, doctor, detective (can you see the logic here?^^), but you can also turn him into a scientist, coffee shop owner, mafia boss or model! Just, don't give him a job with pets (veteranarian is okay though).
What I really like about Aiba is his big heart, his loyality, his smile, his breathy voice, his love for the rest of the Arashi members, his long legs, his serious side... so please don't let him appear as a clumsy someone who is not able to survive by himself. Also, I love his positive mindset, so don't turn him into some who is depressed or aggressive.

In case you want some very special ideas, I leave some for you, but don't feel forced to take upon this!

- something Christmas themed would be nice... maybe someone in Arashi doesn't like Christmas and Aiba sets on a mission to show him how wonderful it can be (Santa Aiba would be kinda cool too^^)

- Alien Aiba crashing into someones house

- Aiba deciding that living alone is not fun, so he moves in with his friend

- Aiba gets scouted as a model (or he is already one and gets asked to take couple shots with another male)

- a new butler for Kizoku Tantei?^^

- Aiba drags someone on a tour through the mountains

- Aiba for president?

Last, but not least, some things I like in no special order:
kissing, hugging, Aiba's birthmark, Aiba's earring, Jun with glasses, Nino being overprotective when its about Aiba, AibaEngrish, Ohno's hands, fluff, Arashi in suits, Aiba tugging his hair behind his ear, Sho's lips, Aiba playing guitar

Genres, situations, kinks, plots I would NOT LIKE to receive:
Gonna give you a list cause this gives you a better overview
- no threesome/love triangle
- no cheating
- no character death/suicide or even suicidal tendencies
- no violence
- no gender switch / crossdressing
- no mpreg
- no sexual abuse / incest
- no illnesses (at least not some that lead to death)
- no master/slave relationships
- no swearing (seriously, please watch your language!)
- no drugs
- no smoking (even side characters, please!)

Pairings, genres, plots I would like to write:
No OhnoxAiba, the other pairings are fine.

I think I would suck at too much angst. Nothing with threesomes or OT5. Nothing with too much smut or BDSM, heavy kinks... but other than that, I am fine with everything.

Pairings, genres, plots I WILL NOT write:
It's the same as in my "I do not want to receive list".

Rating preference (both written and received):
received: at least PG or PG-13 please (not sure which is the correct rating), but please let them kiss and touch and hug and have body contact! (I am a sucker for sweet, heart-warming, romantic moments with kisses^^;)
NC-17 is fine under a few conditions: please don't let them be naked most of the time in the story. Also, a little bit of plot around the smut would be really appreciated. No BDSM, heavy kinks please!

written: I am fine with every rating :)

I can beta (Y/N): Better not...

I can pinch hit (Y/N): No, I'm sorry but I will have my hands full with writing my own story^^;

Famous Last Words: I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! And I am seriously glad that this exchange is happening again even after all this chaos with LJ/dw! Let's give our Aiba-chan the celebration he deserves! I am looking forward to a great exchange with all of you! <3

P.S.: I totally forgot to add that it'd be awesome if you could not pair me up with sky_fish7 because we are always talking about our stories and read each others work to make sure it all makes sense.