I so badly want to write an Atlantis: the Lost Empire au where Derek is Milo (because I want bookworm!Derek) and Stiles is Kida.
Just imagine it.
Imagine Derek wanting to find the mythical submerged city that his parents had seared for, written about and told him wonderful stories about when he was a baby.
Imagine Stiles being curious about the newcomers and waning to learn about their culture while Derek learns about theirs.
Imagine Stiles and Derek sneaking away to explore the ruins and learn more about Atlantis.
Imagine Derek getting flustered as Stiles strips down to his underwear to take Derek swimming beneath the city to look at the murals.
Imagine Stiles kicking ass when the visitors turn against them.
Imagine Stiles turning into a crystal and Derek risking life and limb to get him back.
It has been done, the first chapter of A Crystal in the Depths is now up on AO3 and you can read it here.
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