In the Heat of the Moment.

[memester]

THE IN HEAT/IN RUT AU MEME
not an alpha/beta/omega meme


There's no need for elaborate backstories for this AU. You go into heat, rut, whatever you'd like to call it. You've always done so since you were of age to do so. It's a socially accepted norm, and people have gotten used to the difficulties that come with the mating seasons. Life goes on.

Isn't this alpha/beta/omega, then? No, not at all. In this meme, there are no gender-variant genitalia unless your character comes prepackaged with those. No giant cocks - again, unless your character is already packing - or self-lubricating assholes or anal wombs, and no knotting. Unless that's your thing. There's also no set in stone roles with regards to dominance and submission, and some people do not even feel the inclination towards either. Still, there are a few similarities, mainly being that the pheromones of others can put someone into heat that was not in it before and the bond between mates. In addition, some humans/human-stand-ins have created packlike dynamics in response, but this is not universal.

In this meme, it's just regular old human...oids feeling the urge for sex. And by "urge" we, of course, mean all-consuming drive. If characters choose to ignore that urge, it will backfire on them. The more they put it off, the more they will lose their control, becoming more irritable and aggressive, and eventually be nothing but a rutting animal until the need to mate is satisfied. Not all heats call for mating, of course, and most people can just relieve themselves, but when you do mate, you feel the urge to stay by their side and essentially "nest". These desires don't always pan out into offspring, and mating isn't forever unless it's mutually decided upon. However, impregnating your mate is said to be one of the most euphoric experiences a person can have, even if some people only mate because they want to utterly possess someone, as mates are bonded for a while.

If there's anything that's to your fancy that's been left out, go ahead and add it in. Play it how you'd like!

HOW TO PLAY

• Comment with your character and preferences.
• Include what you're interested and not interested in.
• Respond to others!

PROMPTS

1. first heat: Baby's first heat. YOU'RE A TEENAGER/LATE BLOOMER AND WHAT IS THIS?
2. old hand: You've done this a million times, but it never gets any easier.
3. happen to be here: You're not picky. You can't afford to be. You'll take anybody who's nearby.
4. old faithful: You're going to the person you always go to in order to relieve your problem.
5. worked something out: The two of you aren't involved. You just help each other out.
6. unexpected: You never expected to rut with this person, but here you are.
7. forbidden: AKA the obligatory incest or age difference option.
8. volunteer: You've offered yourself up out of the kindness of your heart.
9. tribute: This isn't your offer. You're the offer from others, a gift for someone powerful to sate their appetite.
10. mating: You've decided to go one step further and make your relationship deeper.
11. nesting: Aaah, (temporary) domestic bliss. And lots of fucking. Lots and lots of fucking. Like, you'll barely be able to stand.
12. bonding: The bond, which is mildly psychic and intensely physical, makes sex even more intense.
13. the natural conclusion: Heat calls for pregnancy. Get someone pregnant.
14. already pregnant: Unfortunately, being knocked up doesn't abate your partner's desires. Or yours.
15. mates for life: Now you're absolutely certain that you want to be with no one else. Of course, this means you'll be in synch with their heat for the rest of forever.
16. save you: You've been saved from the advances of an undesired mate by someone who may be much more suited. Show your gratitude?
17. cockfight: Two people want the same mate. That won't do. There are ways to figure that out, not always involving fists.
18. increase in dominance: Exactly what it says.
19. increase in submission: Again, exactly what it says.
20. unexpected dominance: No one expects you to ever be dominant. Prove them wrong.
21. protect: You want to protect your mate from others, and that means putting your scent all over them.
22. set off by someone else: You were doing fine until you got a whiff of someone else's pheromones.
23. resisting temptation: Your heart belongs to someone. You want to stay out of this "heat" thing. You want to rise above it. Whatever it may be, you just have to not take the bait. Easier said than done.
24. all worked up: You're beginning to lose control and yourself. Quick, do something before you're jumping anything that moves.
25. pack: As mentioned prior, some people, especially those far out from civilization proper, have formed packs that hold to the more traditional alpha structure. Of course, these packs come with their own rules when it comes to heat and mating.
26. suitable partner: The desire for certain mates can come from a subconscious level, and you can find yourself aroused by someone showing how strong they are (they can protect you), how curvaceous they look (that must mean they're fertile), or any other number of traits that can benefit you.
27. desperation: You'll take anyone! Anything!
28. final release: You've reached your breaking point and your mindless. At least you'll get relief.
29. fighter: Part of your process is seeing who's worthy of you by testing their mettle. That, or you want to fight anything.
30. off your meds: It's fairly rare, but some can get blockers for their heat. What if those blockers run out? Why, it makes your heat ten times worse!
31. noncon: They don't want this. You don't want to stop this.
32. dubcon: You say no, but your body says yes and you can't stop loving it.
33. calm you down: Whether it's to fuck or to fight, you're going mad, and they have to bring you back down to Earth.
34. territorial: How dare someone look at what belongs to you? You'll have to make things right.
35. odd man out: For some reason, you don't go into heat. Never have. Being with you is pretty relaxing, and some find it appealing to not have to deal with pheromones that aren't theirs. You do have to learn how to appreciate their problems, though.
36. WILDCARD

Comments

rumi || kpop demon hunters || ota

[hun_trix]

Elijah Moreau | OC | OTA

[furrtive]

[Permissions and Kinks available. Ex-Marine turned bounty hunter weremink from Lafayette.

For scenarios, 1 can be worked in with him not having been dumb enough to be around anyone in heat without suppressants, or him having been on them for long enough that he preemptively started taking them and never had his first rut. Not feeling 14, 31, 35. Heavy yays for 1, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24, 26, 30, 33, 34. Wildcard and mashup of things are always good as well. Can do A/B/O with this as well, and can be either dominant Alpha, or pushy Omega. Prefer A/O or A/A scenarios. No altered genitalia beyond knotting for males.]

8 and 24?

[hey_loser]

That look is unmistakable, Angel's seen it plenty of times before, and though he wouldn't exactly call himself a charitable guy, it's something he doesn't mind helping out with. He usually has a good time, and if someone doesn't intervene he's seen these things turn nasty and people get hurt, people who perhaps aren't as suited to what's called for as much as he is.

He moves up next to the distracted stranger and leans on the bar beside him.
"Hey good lookin', ya need a hand there?... Or maybe somethin' else. Dealer's choice."

Rin Tohsaka | Fate/Stay Night | OTA

[greedyvixen]

[info/preferences. crosscanon, crossmedium, assumed CR, AUs, OCs etc always welcome. No pregnancy and also no noncon.]

rex | i was a teenage exocolonist | ota

[hugpup]

[ info. tl;dr rex is a genetically augmented human with dog features – namely his fluffy ears, but he also has elongated canines, increased strength, and a shortened lifespan.

open to crosscanon/crossmedium and down for any aus! open to rex as the one in heat/rut as part of his augments or a side effect of some alien plant or just Part Of The World. ]

swiss | ghost | ota

[cornholes]

[ happy to play any role - him in heat or rut, helping out someone else who's in a tough spot, etc. also down with abo dynamics! ]

Daenerys Targaryen | Game of Thrones | OTA

[thequeenofdragons]

[No incest, no pregnancy and no noncon either. Castmates, crosscanon, crossmedium, assumed CR, AUs, OCs etc all always welcome.]

clark kent / superman || superman (2025) || ota

[what_the_hey]

(ooc: so open to discussion.)

leon s(ex bob-omb) kennedy | resident evil (requiem)

[outbreaker]

[ info/perms/k-list in journal. also available in re2r/re4r. prefer full omegaverse in most aspects. typically played as an alpha (but if we've talked about it previously or you have an idea for me otherwise, lmk). ]

Dorian Storm | Critical Role C3 | OTA

[makingmyway]

(( Would love to play him in heat, maybe as part of Genasi biology ))

Scott Hunter | Game Changers/Heated Rivalry | M/M

[outintheopen]

lumine | genshin impact | ota

[ascendingstar]

[ permissions/kinks on journal. ]

yuji itadori | jjk | ota

[stronkest]

( kinks + perms )

zoey | kpop demon hunters | ota

[maknaeontop]

Millions Knives / Nai | Trigun StampGaze (AU) | M/M, castmates preference

[lonely_cocoon]

[I headcanon that he has this sort of thing happening from time to time. Open to ABO as well. Additional info and kinks are in his journal.]

mercy craft ( original )

[rituale]

Robert Robertson III | Dispatch | OTA 20+

[twinkietwink]

[open to a variety of situations. robert being the odd man out as a normie? heats/ruts are normal and he's been avoiding his own with suppressants/self-isolation for years but this time he can't avoid it? established relationship option for canonmates/previous CR? robert is very switchy so don't expect a submissive heat without a fight]