"Should I?". She transforms into her mermaid form if even one single drop of water touches her. How will they react to hearing these songs?Set right before Mirabel's argument with Abuela (literally right before- it was just about to start). I was originally going to make this into a longer fanfic, but I decided against the family being made aware of the cracks, but not Mirabel, because I thought it was kind of dumb. The family is so used to Mirabel trying to help and try to prove herself to them, that it would be unusual for Mirabel to just stop. (Mirabel and the island kids bonding, as seen by different Madrigals.). Alma fails to bring Mirabel back and spends five years searching, even when the rest of the family accepts Mirabel isnt coming back soon. Gifts are given, memories are made, and someone please stop spoiling and planning out a schedule for the first baby in the family. Made this at 12 am so its probably going to be fucky wucky. (Friendship ended with revenge movies, now recovery fics are my new best friend.). jq When Mirabel Madrigal failed to get a Gift on her 5th birthday, the arrival of her father's younger brother Ernesto gave her and her misfit uncle Bruno an opportunity; an opportunity to expand their horizons outside Encanto 's borders. (Bruno gets a girlfriend to get everyone off his back and Mirabel is Not Having It.) tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson", Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Major Character Death, Major Character Death, No Archive Warnings Apply, Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (22), | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (1), Camilo Madrigal & Dolores Madrigal & Isabela Madrigal & Luisa Madrigal & Mirabel Madrigal (14), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (14), "Abuela" Alma Madrigal & Julieta Madrigal, Isabela Madrigal/Bobo Mrquez(Disney: Encanto), "Abuela" Alma Madrigal & Isabela Madrigal, Isabela Madrigal & Julieta Madrigal & Luisa Madrigal & Mirabel Madrigal, Dolores Madrigal Knows That Bruno Madrigal Lives in the Walls, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Original Madrigal Family Members (Disney), Bruno Madrigal Stays After Mirabel Madrigal's Gift Ceremony, AU where the candle doesn't die until Mirabel dies, Mirabel Madrigal/Original Female Character(s), Luisa Madrigal/Original Male Character(s), Isabela Madrigal/Original Female Character(s), Camilo Madrigal/Original Male Character(s), Antonio Madrigal/Original Female Character(s), Original Madrigal Character/Original Male Character(s), Princess Luna (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Princess Celestia (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Applejack (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Pinkie Pie (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Sunset Shimmer (My Little Pony: Equestria Girls), Rainbow Dash (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Rarity (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Fluttershy (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Camilo Madrigal & Dolores Madrigal & Isabela Madrigal & Luisa Madrigal & Mirabel Madrigal, "Abuela" Alma Madrigal & Mirabel Madrigal, Bruno Madrigal & Julieta Madrigal & Pepa Madrigal, Camilo Madrigal and Mirabel Madrigal are Twins, | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia, The Doctor (Doctor Who) & Mirabel Madrigal, Class 1-A (My Hero Academia) & Mirabel Madrigal, The Doctor (Doctor Who) & Todoroki Natsuo, The Doctor Has Different Companions (Doctor Who), Agustn Madrigal & Julieta Madrigal & Mirabel Madrigal, "Abuela" Alma Madrigal & Bruno Madrigal & Mirabel Madrigal, Antonio Madrigal & Camilo Madrigal & Dolores Madrigal & Mirabel Madrigal, Good Parents Flix Madrigal and Pepa Madrigal, (set in a "Mirabel passes away" after Casita's collapse), Seora Guzmn | Mariano Guzmn's Grandmother, She loves her emotional support baseball bat, Abandoned Work - Unfinished and Discontinued, Mirabel AU where everyone remembers except her, Camilo Madrigal & Mirabel Madrigal-centric. I have seen a couple of Rapunzel inspired stories in the Encanto universe. A very strange sort of character crawls through her window, a ragged-looking guy who carries around with a rat and insists he's on a really important mission! This story takes on an entirely different vibe than the previous one, but it is no less exciting and fun to read. Hey, Kings & Queens! Two years after Mirabel saved the family miracle, life in Encanto was peaceful and truly joyous. Her mother owned a flowershop. Striking him with lighting, was different from the plan. Your email address will not be published. They don't talk about Julieta, and Julieta doesn't talk about them. She purposefully distances herself from her family, they only see her during meals, but she never stays long and is deathly quiet. She decides to keep it a secret until she can master her powers. Luckily for Mirabel, she has Casita to take care of her and keep her company. And one hug won't erase the pain she caused. 10 Awesome Five Nights at Freddys Fanfiction Stories (2022 Edition), The Top 10 Castle Fanfiction Stories to Read in 2022. - Before she tried to run away, she left Antonio with a stuffed jaguar she had made for him, just like the one in the movie. Because she is the only family member without a gift, Bruno feels a great sense of compassion for her. Fifty years after a candle is born of sacrifice, each member the magical Madrigal family of the Encanto has each been blessed by their miracle on their fifth birthday to have a truly spectacular and amazing gift. The family and the town slowly grow to trust the stranger, but Isabela remains suspicious of his story and his intentions. Meanwhile, dark thunderclouds filled the formerly starry sky, reflecting his mother's mood as she tried to keep it together for him. You know I don't make promises to br , " , . Yellowstone is a neo-Western drama series that first aired, If you are looking for the best Pokmon crossover fanfiction, you have come to the right place. Now all he wants, more than anything in the world, is for his gift to be gone for good before his new baby cousin Antonio could see him as a monster too. Hope you're ready, who knows what could happen in the night? . Because this story is so long, there are also many other characters featured throughout. . Do nada, todo mundo troca de dons, e agora eles tero que viver com isso enquanto tentam descobrir o que aconteceu, veja a confuso acontecer. It reminded Abuela of her and Pedro in their last moments together. Work Search: Ash's goal is to become the greatest Pokemon Trainer. Though being m Mirabel.. She was 20and has been missing for 4 years(I know it's not much) It just took silently. Ils obtiennent leurs pouvoirs au cours d'une soire aussi trange que magique. ". Mirabel didn't have a gift. If you loved Disneys Encanto and the movie left you wanting more, Encanto fanfiction could be exactly what youre looking for. Except her silence is now an obstacle, where it was once a crutch and tool. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We'll soon find out. The crowd whispered uneasily as the door faded and the little boy stood in front of it, shocked, scared and still trying to comprehend what happened. In this Encanto fanfiction, Mirabel again ends up with Bruno in the walls of Casita. If I told you a lie. They are all giftless. Red staining the grey concrete. With it having been full and satisfied, it left a wake of emptiness and the most inhuman despair for the family the girl left behind. A boy whose father was none other than Bruno Madrigal. The Madrigals will have to prove themselves worthy of this second chance. Theres Egypt, Greece, the Aztecs, Atlantis, but for Mirabel her favorite has always been the Encanto: an ancient Colombian civilization said to be ruled by a family with magical gifts. After Antonio's Gift Ceremony, Mirabel Madrigal is left to wonder if she's too late for a miracle. The rest of the family gradually finds out what exactly happened, and help him to heal. In the aftermath of her failed ceremony her Abuela hates her and her once loving family is slowly slipping away. It is a far cry from some of the other Encanto fanfiction stories, but it is fun in its own regard. "Non mancano naturalmente midquel e prequel ambientati nei vari anni. Encanto : mirabel leaves . If you are looking for a story that combines Encanto and Dungeons and Dragons, this is definitely the one for you. You didnt get a Gift? Cecilia asked quietly, looking suddenly near tears. Required fields are marked *. Though these two may not seem like they belong together, they offer an excellent story that is worth checking out. But. As long as he's harmless he may be just the escort Mirabel need! By fixing the wrongs they've done against the three who deserved it least. Mirabel Madrigal is preparing for Antonio's Gift Celebration, and has finally accepted that she will never receive a gift, but wh Dolores goes evil!? But she gets a lucky break or two. I hope you enjoy and if anyone wants to make their own fanfics based on any of my AUs, credit me please. He knows a lot about his familys magic and his sisters gifts, perhaps much more than he should. In the movie Encanto, Mirabel does not receive a gift like the rest of her family. She meets another family and has been giving all of her attention to them. In this story, however, Mirabel has had enough of the mistreatment from all of her family. a long lost friend | Bruno Madrigal x reader Y/N is a girl from the encanto village. She brushed off every single backhanded insult, jeer, or taunt others gave her. Although, he has an ordinary life, an honest job as a carpenter and a loving son to grow alone, but one day his son meets someone familiar, and this will change everything. I would occasionally do Camilo and Bruno as long as Mirabels tops them. What was once a gift that brought him joy, has now made him realize that it is cursed. While also having feelings for the young Columbian boy. They wished for her to come back, but they werent stupid. Don't subscribe Meanwhile, Julieta trains Dolores as her successor, Bruno needs to prove his new Gift won't backfire, and Luisa feels unneeded. "Oh Mirabel you are so fortunate you don't have a gift." Mirabel smokes for the first time, along with some other things. Her wish is granted, and she becomes a mermaid with the ability to manipulate different forms of water, but it comes with a catch. Their connection awakens the magic in their blood, and the time for the Encantos return is at hand. Every weaponized word used against her little sister will fill her with a deep seated sense of regret. If it had been Mirabel, she would have made light of it. That is an easy fix right? That person was a future seeing genie that can only be summoned by knocking on wood. Just spend time with her. If anyone has more they want to add to the story, I would be happy to see what you come up with as long as I get credit, of course. She wants revenge. Encanto One-shots of romance between Mirabel and Bruno. She takes her life into her own hands and does not let her family treat her poorly anymore. This story takes place in an alternate universe where Abuela is sent back in time. ultralight aircraft tires. Shell save her family from their gifts burdens, even if none of them truly see her. An Encanto Power Swap AU, but with randomly swapped powers. MadrigalcestChapter Index and Summaries in Chapter 1, You want to be a part of the crew? Being attacked by Ricardo Martinez was not part of the plan. Now Camilo understood the meaning of the vision from Brunos tower--the stability of the magic was dependent on Mirabel. After Mirabel runs away from Casita's Fall. This Bruno that crawled into Mirabel's home looks like a vagabond and like he's out of his mind. . The next Encanto fanfiction for us to explore features Casita as a much more central figure. Dolores had enough of the madrigals and the towns people mistreating her and her youngest prima. Protectiveness. by star. 17 parts. Is this their a second chance at treating her right? Well, we'll never know. Would they let her drown in her regret or pull her out of it? A deaf-mute individual and a woman with super hearing. A police box appears and a man asks her to run away. I live in the US with my husband, daughter, and dog. Ghost!Mirabel AU - Encanto AU. Abuela's soul seemed to shatter as she watches Mariano tenderly running his hand along her granddaughter's bulging stomach and whispering sweet nothings. Show us you arent afraid, Mirabel. His the quiet and calm type, his also the favorite grandchildren of Alma He sees how she will be treated in the future, and he does not want her to experience all of the mistreatment that awaits her. In this story, a Viking and his dragon crash land in the magical village that is home to the Madrigals. Mirabel wishes on a shooting star to finally receive her very own gift. Finding out there are more people like her and her family was not part of the plan. She uncovers more secrets than expected, and they all lead back to her disowned uncle. 17 parts Ongoing . In Encanto there is a familia known as the. "I'm Bruno. The Madrigals slowly figure it out - and more importantly, they learn why. Right before he and his family could argue about his gift, his cousin Camilo informs the family that his door has changed into something weird. Isabela hadn't meant to almost kill her little sister. A bitter smile of my own pulling across my soft pink lips. Bruno runs away with Mirabel the night she doesn't get her gift. Please consider turning it on! But Tio Bruno only stared blankly at the mural for one long moment. As a kid its easy to become obsessed with ancient civilizations. Getting powers wasn't supposed to be part of the plan, well now it is. They bond and become quite close in this dramatic story. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. What happens when she runs into a certain wizard who understands what it feels like to be unwanted? Not necessarily bad things but they sure weren't what you expected. MIGHT!!! Julieta, struck with a sense of deja vu, sees all of this happening, against her mother's judgment who believes Mirabel is doing all this for attention, is determined to show her daughter that she is loved and needed here, regardless of what anyone says. It is inevitable; history will always will always repeat itself. .But.The candle refuses to let this happen.The candle knows of two Alicorns with daughters of their own.And so it revives Mirabel.And turns her into a unicorn.Of course she would get the love she needed, right?The stars have never seemed so Stellar. Mirabel grinned wickedly for a second before disappearing, promising Dolores she would be right back. He manages to go beyond the mountains and goes to live in Bogot, changing his surname into Exposito but even out of the Encanto, Bruno Exposito isnt that lucky. So , after the events of the movie , Abuela finds Mirabel's old diarys and thinks these are new diarys of Mirabel and Abuela . What kind of gift do you think the miracle will give me?" When Dolores hears something that finally sets her over the edge, lives change. This Encanto fanfiction focuses heavily on Abuela and her experiences. A genie that Mirabel named "Bruno Madrigal" Mirabel puts forth efforts to make her gift useful, but it gets frowned down upon by Abuela as well as Encanto. In its desperation, it turns to The Magic that broguht it into existence to save it, Casita, and the family it's been tasked to look over. Language: English Words: 18,129 Chapters: 3/3 Comments: 20 Kudos: 46 Bookmarks: 6 Hits: 700 Floriographyby uhavefckinguno Fandoms:Encanto (2021) After Mirabel runs away from Casita's Fall. It is a very interesting and creative story that is much different from any of the others. So she turns to old habits, forgetting about a certain gossip who hears it all. The kids of the Encanto adore Mirabel. The family is so used to Mirabel trying to help and try to prove herself to them, that it would be unusual for Mirabel to just stop. {has decided who fixes the house in this au}. She still loves her family, and she wants to be part of the amazing Madrigals. Show us you can fly with us.. This Encanto fanfiction tackles a new character and a completely different plot than the previous stories. I don't accept requests rn! tip: katekyou "alternate universe" sort:>words, The seven year old version of her son looked up at Alma. And its soon discovered that its just the three of them that have been affected by that, with the rest of the gifted Madrigals gifts remaining unchanged. The author of this story took Encanto and How to Train Your Dragon and put them together in this creative fanfiction. As the final crushing of the walls finally rang out as echoes, death swallowed Mirabel whole. Through luck and fate, she befriends a similarly obsessed group of people that seem more familiar than they should. She jumped, fell, and the ground was stained red, and so were their eyes when they had seen what happened. She stumbles to the river, where she meets a Miracle. Mirabel ripped the door open, hearing it slam after her. She would listen to everything and everyone. Learn how your comment data is processed. Mirabel Madrigal knows the only way she can be of use is if she shuts up and stays on the side. Mirabel, the one who had saved Casita, the one who had helped them get through their problems, was standing atop the roof. She was helping Dolores with one of the walls, when they realized they needed someone taller. "I couldn't tell you mi Niko, they are mysterious Why? ""Bruno do you not remeber us?" In this world, the Gifts are all different, but you know how the old saying goes: this changes everything and nothing at all. Would she forgive herself? Please read! Mirabel Madrigal once the youngest member of the madrigal family she was always a curious little girl always asking questions and touching things one day she touched something she shouldn't following a butterfly she touched the candle burning her alma Madrigal seeing the candle in danger banished the 5 year old girl from Casita to the outskirts of encanto to the dark forest where the most vile and dangerous animals live all alone the little mariposa must one again metamorphosis to survive. This story is an incredibly popular one, and for good reason. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. It is also a very popular story with nearly 160,000 hits and close to 75,000 words. Pokmon is one of the most popular franchises, If you are looking for the best Doom fanfiction, then this is the post for you. If only I didn't have a gift." I am an avid book lover and collector. AU in which Bruno left five months before Mirabels birth, but this time he really left. tip: hetalia f/f sort:kudos. Exactly what the title says. Dolores since she is 11 heard her poor prima starving. Completely forgetting about her family every time she's there. But when she stops worrying about anything, he's not sure if his mother even exists anymore. One shots based on everyday life of the Madrigals. If she was better, if she wasnt broken, shed have gotten a gift.Right? Five's time travelling goes wrong and he ends up in a small Colombian village with another magic family. A dressmaking dummy sat in the corner wearing a wedding dress that was mostly completed. Fortunately for her, an opportunity to show her affection and redeem appears in the form of a sick Mirabel. It can't be that hard. Completed flix bruno abuela +16 more # 13 A Court Of Sounds And Roses (Isabe. Instead of being painted as a villain, the reader gets a great look at the person that Abuela is on the inside. 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