Most, when presented with ADVENT, would not hesitate to ring the death knell for them. The Elders fully expect this as XCOM draws closer to the Hunter's Stronghold. But when faced with a fate far different than what they ever could have imagined, how will the Chosen react in the face of it? Where will their future lead?

Modern AU. As far as Hiccup knows, the wild girl from the club and the quiet girl in the coffee shop are one and the same. When Astrid mentioned she had a sister, she never mentioned they were identical twins. Hiccstrid & Hicclian inc OC!Astrids twin. (warning for incest/twincest ch13 onward)

Victory can prove bitter, especially when you're the only one alive to see it. With the world in chaos and everyone he ever loved dead, Jaune Arc makes a deal with the devil for one last chance to go back and change it all. But devils don't play by the same rules as humans, and Salem never did say how far back he'd go. Or how much deeper the war between her and Ozpin really went.

A Viper is taken down and taken captive by a team including Sniper Corporal 'Zero' on a mission to destroy an Advent radio transmitter. After Dr. Tygan refuses to experiment on a live subject, everyone, the Commander included, is unsure of what to do with their new hostage.

The Elders wanted a poster unit, something to show humanity they could be trusted, and so the 77th Human Volunteer Group was born. Now however the Elders, ADVENT, and XCOM itself will see that the smiling face of this units commander also has fangs. Lookout XCOM you shouldn't poke a sleeping dragon. OCxHarem (female aliens)

All it takes is one choice. All it takes is one chance. When others want to give up. When others want to surrender there is just one thing that can turn everything around. All it takes it one thought to be put into action. All it takes is one person to be unique. All it takes is one. different. Tactic.

With the Vipers now openly rebelling against Advent, XCOM's fight against Advent seems to have gained momentum. However, as new shadows rise to break the will of the resistance, the Commander himself now finds it difficult to maintain his high confidence and will. With a growing sense of self doubt, can the Commander fight not only Advent, but also to keep his humanity?