What Are The Best Red Velvet Cookie X Licorice Cookie Fanfiction Pairings?

Red velvet and licorice are two of those characters that, on the surface, seem built for direct opposition. But the fanfiction I've seen digs into that and usually pushes it way past simple antagonism. It's rarely just a fistfight or a shouting match. The rivalry becomes a framework for this intense, almost obsessive mutual focus. They're the only ones who truly understand the other's level of dedication, even if their goals are opposed. That shared understanding is the core of most fics. A common thread is using the rivalry as a vehicle for forced proximity tropes. Captor/captive scenarios are huge, for instance, where one of them has to keep the other imprisoned. All that time spent in close quarters, trying to outwit each other, inevitably bleeds into something else—a grudging respect, or more often, a very charged and complicated attraction. The power dynamics are everything. I think the appeal lies in that tension between their canon roles—one a redeemed former follower of dark enchantress, the other a loyal servant—and the fanon desire to see what happens when those rigid lines blur. Does Red Velvet's internal conflict about his past make him see something of himself in Licorice's unwavering loyalty? Does Licorice's frustration with his own perceived weakness turn into a twisted admiration for Red Velvet's strength? The fics that explore those questions, where the rivalry is less about defeating the other and more about dissecting them, are the ones that stick with me. They often end up in a messy, morally grey place that the main game story doesn't have time for, which is exactly what I look for in fanworks.

Red velvet and licorice cookie? That's such an oddly specific 'Cookie Run' request, but I get it. Honestly, your absolute mainstay is gonna be AO3. The tagging system is just built for this; you can filter for the exact ship and the 'Cookie Run' fandom. Wattpad has a ton of stories too, but the quality can be really hit-or-miss and finding them is a chore without proper tags. I've seen a few surprisingly heartfelt ones there, buried under a mountain of unrelated stuff. Sometimes I think Tumblr has more meta and headcanon posts than full stories, but you can find amazing threads and drabbles if you know which blogs to follow. DeviantArt is a bit of a ghost town for newer fandom content these days, though some older artists might have story comics. Twitter used to have threads, but that's harder to navigate now. For discovery, AO3 is your best bet by a mile. Sort by kudos or bookmarks to find the good stuff. Some authors cross-post to Tumblr or Carrd sites, so always check their profiles.

which is surprisingly tricky given 'Cookie Run: Kingdom' has such a huge fandom presence. Most of the well-known, multi-chapter stories tend to pop up on Archive of Our Own. The tagging system there is a lifesaver, letting you filter for 'Red Velvet Cookie/Licorice Cookie' and sort by kudos or comments. There's this one author, SyrupyScribe, who writes these fantastic slow-burn political AU things that feel completely in-character. You also can't ignore Tumblr, honestly. It's less of a formal archive and more of a sprawling network. People will post snippets, headcanons, and short one-shots directly, or link out to their AO3 posts. The real-time interaction is where you find the WIPs and the super niche AUs that haven't gained massive traction yet. Wattpad has a different vibe entirely—lots of reader-insert stuff and shorter, more trope-heavy stories mixed in. I found a pretty fun coffee shop AU there, but you have to wade through a lot of unrelated Cookie Run content to find the specific ship. It's a bit of a dig. Honestly, my biggest tip is to not rely on just one. I bookmark my favorites on AO3, follow specific writers on Tumblr, and occasionally check the ship tag on Wattpad when I'm feeling particularly patient. The best stuff gets cross-posted, but sometimes you stumble on a gem that's only in one place.

The dynamic between Red Velvet and Licorice in fanworks hits a really specific sweet spot. It's this whole 'obligated enemies to something more' vibe. Red Velvet's whole thing is honor and duty to the Dark Enchantress's order, right? But he's also got that underlying compassion, that pastry chef origin. Licorice is all spite and pettiness and insecurity, masking it with arrogance. So you get this inherent tension where Red Velvet is supposed to be the superior, respected one, but he might actually see through Licorice's act. What writers latch onto is the potential for a really messy, reluctant understanding. Maybe Red Velvet is the only one who doesn't dismiss Licorice outright, which just infuriates Licorice more because pity is worse than hatred. Or maybe Licorice's schemes accidentally put Red Velvet in a position where he has to choose between his duty and protecting this annoying, vulnerable ally. The appeal isn't in healthy romance; it's in the crackle of mismatched wavelengths forcing a connection. Fics often explore Red Velvet's frustration with Licorice's self-sabotage, and Licorice's seething jealousy mixed with a begrudging need for Red Velvet's approval. It's a power imbalance that isn't static—it flip-flops depending on whether you're looking at social standing within the Cookies of Darkness or raw emotional neediness. That instability keeps the conflict fresh. Plus, the visual contrast is just chef's kiss for fanartists.

So, I've been thinking about this pairing lately, and it's such a weirdly compelling dynamic. Red Velvet is the reformed villain, right? He's trying to be this noble knight now, but that darkness is still there under the surface. Licorice is all-in on the evil magic, fully embraced it. I think the trope that fits them best is 'Redemption Through Love,' but with a twist—it's less about Licorice redeeming Red Velvet and more about Red Velvet's 'goodness' becoming a strange anchor for Licorice. The tension is whether Red Velvet's influence softens Licorice's edges, or if Licorice's cynicism and dark magic start to pull Red Velvet back toward his old, easier paths. You could spin it as a 'Forced Proximity' thing, maybe they get stuck on a mission together, or a 'Reluctant Allies' setup. The real meat is in the character conflict, not just fluffy romance. Honestly, I'm less interested in pure fluff for them. A 'Mutual Pining' where they both think the other despises them could work, given their opposing sides. Licorice might see Red Velvet's chivalry as a judgment on his own life choices, while Red Velvet could interpret Licorice's snark as genuine contempt. The resolution has to be messy. Maybe a 'Hurt/Comfort' scenario where one is actually vulnerable, breaking down those defensive walls. The potential for angst is honestly through the roof, and I'm here for it.

I'm a bit surprised this pairing still gets so much traction, honestly. At first glance, it’s just another villain-crush-on-the-hero dynamic, but writers keep circling back to one thing: the inherent disappointment. Licorice wants power and recognition so desperately, and Red Velvet is this unwavering, almost annoyingly pure symbol of a system that will never grant him that. The conflict isn't just 'good vs evil,' it's about someone who's built his whole identity on being spurned by the very ideals the other embodies. That creates a fascinating push-pull where attraction feels like a betrayal of self. You get fics where Licorice is furious at himself for caring what Red Velvet thinks, and Red Velvet is deeply unsettled by seeing the wounded person behind the monstrous acts. A lot of the tension comes from the sheer physicality of it, too. Red Velvet is all sharp edges and cold metal, a crafted weapon, while Licorice is this ragged, organic, shadowy figure. That contrast fuels a ton of bodyguard AUs or forced proximity scenarios where that physical mismatch—trying to touch without getting cut, trying to find warmth in something made of steel—becomes the whole metaphor. The angst writes itself because a happy ending would require one of them to fundamentally break, and neither of them are the breaking kind.