[PODFIC] The Trials and Tribulations of the Watermelon Werewolf

by Tanouska

Summary:

It’s not easy being a werewolf, but Steve Rogers knows he’s lucky. Lehigh's doing well under his care, the humans and werewolves thriving. He doesn't have a mate, but a bonding like that is rare, and with all the members of his Pack already mated, he knows it’s not going to happen for him.

Until the day it does, the realization literally knocking him on his ass.

That’s fine; he can deal. He’s an alpha after all, and while there are rules to courting when one’s mate is human, he knows he can prove his worth. Except no one told him how hard it would be. And Steve is really bad at this. Really, REALLY bad.

After a couple of rough years, Bucky Barnes is back on his feet and ready to start a new phase of his life. He’s been given a second chance and while Lehigh might not be as big as NYC, he loves his apartment, chonk of a cat, new job and crazy neighbors.

Except things have started to get weird. Maybe it’s because of all the werewolves in town, although he’s never had a problem before. Yet he can’t help but notice things have changed, with people staring at him wherever he goes, asking him strange questions, and stealing his lunch.

And it all started when a watermelon was left on his doorstep.

Notes:

• Inspired by The Trials and Tribulations of the Watermelon Werewolf by BlueSimplicity

I'm back!! I had planned to start posting this start of January, but my health decided differently. I hate COVID so so much, please be careful all!
I won't have a set updating schedule for the same reason, my health sucks and the amount of spoons I have fluctuates a lot :)

All that said: I LOVE this fic, and it's so funny! I'm so glad I get to podfic it, it's gonna be a fun challenge at 146.762 words, let me tell you. :D

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original notes by BlueSimplicity:

 

**Steps out from behind her bush and waves**

This story was written because I absolutely love the soulmate trope, and with everything going on in the world right now, I wanted to write something silly and fluffy. Since this is me, it’s another long one, with a super slow burn, which is what I tend to write, especially when it comes to Steve and Bucky. While it is definitely a crack fic, it ended up touching on certain things I know I’m struggling to deal with right now. So there’s bits about casual touches and snuggling, jokes about Lysol, and sometimes feeling lost as you attempt to find your way, but it’s all done in the spirit of fun. If you’ve read any of my other stories, you’ll definitely see some familiar themes, and if this is the first fic of mine you’re giving a try, then welcome. Either way, I hope you enjoy it. I had a lot of fun writing The Trials and Tribulations of the Watermelon Werewolf, and hopefully you’ll have just as much fun reading it.

The story is unbetaed, so all mistakes are my own. But it is complete at this point, and I will be posting a new chapter twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, maybe more, depending on my mood. Comments, kudos and shares are always appreciated, but PLEASE NOTE, I am NOT looking for any concrit or negative feedback at this time.

Right then. With that out of the way, let’s get on with it, shall we?

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ETA: This story now has some ABSOLUTELY STUNNING artwork, thanks to the unbelievably kind and generous penandcrow. Seriously, their artwork brought this story to life in ways I never could have imagined and I am so so grateful to them for sharing both their time and their talent with Watermelon. Each piece brought a huge smile to my face, and I can't ever possibly thank them enough. 💖💖💖

Chapter 1: Chapter 1

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The MP3 for this chapter can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JVValzBvMLT01cbgky5PevbBkJaE9ZQV/view?usp=drive_link .   It can be both streamed and downloaded, is +-12 minutes long and is MP3 format.
I am so sorry for butchering the names of multiple meals, feel free to laugh at me.

Please leave comments and kudos on BlueSimplicity's original post here, but I would also love to see comments about what you think of the fic, speculations you have, or comments on my narration in comments here!

 

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Chapter 2

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Chapter two can be found here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cncWKek74Hdfu23K7SkxAXcn6DgnhL_G/view?usp=sharing. This is an MP3 which can be streamed or downloaded, and is +- 30 minutes long!

As always, don't forget to kudo and comment the original fic, and please entertain me with comments here about the story! :D

Halfway through this chapter two amazing friends gave me an early birthday present: a microphone! So the audio quality changes a little, but for the better!

 

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(I also grossly mispronounced 'deli' but didn't have the spoons to change it. oops.)

 

Chapter 3

Summary:

Oops, I didn't think/hope there'd be over a month between the update, but life and energy happen.

In better news, Bluesimplicity started posting a new fic!!! It's a more serious one than this, and is already so so good. Be prepared for a hurting heart.

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Chapter three +- 32 minutes long and can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vF1KnttHnI_rccCgPILqX_JHqWcD_IUw/view?usp=sharing where it can be streamed or downloaded.
Click here to leave a comment on chapter three for the amazing Bluesimplicity!

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Chapter 4: Chapter 4

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Chapter four is here! You can listen to this +-30 minute long chapter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ocLjX67Kp9dyM8UdFzlPYQuUE0ft4Oc8/view?usp=drive_link. You can either download it, or stream!

 

And if you go here you can comment on the relevant chapter of the fic, so Bluesimplicity will know what you think! I personally think Peter is great, and I want a Vimes to cuddle on the couch! But I already have bunnies, who are very cute, but were also very loud while recording today, so here is my bunny tax: Click for very sleepy bunnies, knackered from making all the noise possible while I was recording.

 

 

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Chapter 5: Chapter 5

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Chapter five is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bku6cCpshK2vdevOHbADOUOfh7o18HNk/view?usp=drive_link it's about 35 minutes long, and as always, it's an MP3 which can be streamed or downloaded!


No bunny noises this time, they were sleepy :D

Click here to leave a comment on the relevant chapter for the wonderful BlueSimplicity! 💜

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Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Notes:

Note by the author: WARNING: There is a single use of an ableist slur during this chapter, and I wanted anyone reading this to be aware so you can prepare and protect yourselves however you need. Please take care of you. **hugs**

Also, this is probably the angstiest chapter in the entire story, but I still hope you enjoy it.

Note by narrator: I cried when I read this chapter in preparation, and when I recorded I had to read part with tears sticking to my lashes, which makes reading quite hard btw! :P

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Chapter six has arrived!  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9ChnMLhFsiOo8f1y8U3qpe-xF6s0rbQ/view?usp=drive_link It's around 30 minutes!

As always, please leave a comment/kudo on the original chapter here.

 

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Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Notes:

Surprise new chapter! a day instead of a month of waiting, it's a miracle! But this one happier than the last!

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Chapter 7 is here! It's a bit shorter at 24 minutes.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k0FGF1_pu0T68EQC0ENH0YsnwNn6XGq9/view?usp=drive_link for the MP3, stream or download!

 

Click here to get to the correct chapter to leave praise for BlueSimplicity! :D

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Notes:

This is a re-upload, because apparently I missed some mistakes in my editing 😂 I've moved them to the end as bloopers. I make a LOT of these mistakes, and edit them all out to make for a smooth and more immersive listening experience. Seems I zoned out a bit during this one!

 

The next chapter is a big one, so it definitely won't appear as fast as this one!

Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Summary:

This chapter took a little longer! oops!

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The MP3 for chapter 8 can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C0-YbapkRxlHOLYiRfI1OI2_4DWd06W8/view?usp=drive_link. It can be both streamed and downloaded, is +-38 minutes long.

I'm not sorry for the bunny noises in the background, but I do apologize for some car noises. The weather has cooled down a bit, so I need to let cool air in while I can. However, some people don't know how to drive normally it seems, so they make noise. Ugh.

 

Please leave comments and kudos on BlueSimplicity's original chapter here, and I love hearing your opinions on the story as well!

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Chapter 9: Chapter 9

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Chapter nine is 34 minutes long and can be found here https://drive.google.com/file/d/11tyQW1npXh5k77Z6m1z-MjRVY1iKWbeJ/view?usp=drive_link
Little note: just because BlueSimplicity has written that a character can say French words with a perfect accent, unfortunately doesn't mean I can. My apologies 😂 I hope y'all'll enjoy the chapter! I did!

As always, click here to leave a comment on the correct chapter of the original fic!

 

 

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Notes:

Can you believe my plan was to finish this podfic within a year? We're in october already and at +- 1/3 of the fic! Oops!

Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Summary:

Soooo.... 4 months later 😶

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Chapter 10 is about 44 minutes long and can be found here https://drive.google.com/file/d/16W5nNCP1tlBhuV5tPa-cCLMl0QGkzRPy/view?usp=drive_link

The mp3 chapter can be streamed or downloaded, whatever you prefer! :D I hope y'all enjoy it!

 

As always, click here to leave a comment on the correct chapter of the original fic!

 

 

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Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Summary:

Chapter notes from BlueSimplicity:
I want to apologize in advance for my horrible abuse of the Italian language. I'm not a native speaker and used Google translate. If anyone reading this does actually speak Italian and has any suggestions/corrections, please let me know in the comments.

ETA: The Italian in this chapter has been fixed, thanks to the the kind and generous assistance of moonlightstucky in the comments. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. 💗💗💗

Also, just so you know, there's just a tiny bit of angst in this chapter. Not much, but I just wanted to give you all a head's up, in case you needed one.

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My note: Related: sorry for butchering the Italian! I tried and even got someone who knows Italian to record the sentences for me, but ya know, it won't be great haha. also, because I focused so much on pronunciation, the infliction isn't exactly how I would normally do it, but it works! :D

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Chapter 11 is here! The wait was a little shorter, yay :D
You can find it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h-ynRAXT15azXMDhYHviJjvopacotXvT/view?usp=drive_link The chapter is around 33 minutes, but I fear I talked fast for at least some of it. Oops. As always, you can either stream or download it!

To easily leave a comment on Bluesymplicity's chapter, click here.

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Chapter 12: Chapter 12

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Chapter 12 is here already :D You can find it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B5wB3jKAcvLbibdyFndMdpMg9qE4mmlb/view?usp=drive_link
There is a short smutty scene from 15:28 to 16:35. Not super explicit, but definitely NSFW :D My first time posting anything nsfw I think, so enjoy or avoid, take your pick hahaha.

Please leave praise for Bluesimplicity's great writing here on the relevant chapter 💜

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Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Notes:

*hangs head in shame* So sorry for the massive wait.

Original note by Bluesymplicity: ETA: This chapter now has some absolutely stunning artwork by the unbelievably talented penandcrow, who I can't thank enough for sharing their time and support to this story. 💙💙💙

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Chapter 13! This means we have reached the halfway point of the story, both in chapters and in length :D You can find it at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gr5sQ_IR1jzWXF2OsOqmw8Yy7JVwNyMd/view?usp=drive_link

The chapter is around 30 minutes and as always can be either streamed or downloaded, I hope y'all enjoy!

Click HERE for the original chapter, check out the fanart mentioned above, and leave a comment! 

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Chapter 14: Chapter 14

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New chapter! It's about 35 minutes and as always can be streamed or downloaded :D You can find it here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLFuju6bs3pvDzOtzgBK-dd53p0x17ym/view?usp=sharing


The original chapter can be found here, please leave the wonderful Bluesymplicity a comment and read the endnotes that came with the chapter if you feel like it! 

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Notes:

I got some really lovely comments on the last chapter, thank you so much!!!