Patrochilles
Achilles/Patroclus
Madeline Miller's retelling made the Iliad's central grief explicit: the golden son of a goddess and the exiled boy he chose over godhood, from Pelion's caves to the walls of Troy. 'He is half of my soul, as the poets say' became a generational tattoo of a sentence.
What is Patrochilles?
Patrochilles is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Achilles and Patroclus from The Song of Achilles. With over 8,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Patrochilles
Three thousand years of literary devotion distilled into one devastating novel — fans write the modern AUs where they finally get to grow old.
Most Popular Patrochilles Fanfics
The highest-rated Patrochilles stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Glory of the Father
by Miss_ter
A rewrite of the mythology, where Achilles chooses life, and he and Patroclus never go to war, instead growing into their manhood in Phtihia. They acquire friends, wives, children, and Achilles becomes next in line to the throne. As the war ends, the Greek loose instead of the Trojans, and Achilles
The Darkened Path
by LostGalaxie
His 18th birthday is fast approaching and even more importantly his Dark Baptism. His uncles are excited as he’ll finally be a full warlock. The problem starts as Achilles doesn’t want to sign his name in the Book of the Beast. Doesn’t want to sign away his name to Satan and leave everything and ev
petrichor
by amarcellus
Pat is an overlooked nurse at Atalanti General Hospital. His days are filled with appointments, assisting doctors and caring for the unwell. Until someone attempts to assassinate President Atremenos. What follows is not definable, as Pat's anonymity comes to an end and he is thrust upon a pedestal l
Không lời
by phaynganngo
Tuyển tập những oneshot nhỏ lẻ mình viết cho Patrochilles <333
Rewriting Our Song
by Caffeine_fueled_insanity
Patroclus is late to work which will later show to be a life changing event Ooooo!
Ataraxia
by Crazykillerwrites
Nico is still stuck inside the jar two weeks later, having not been saved by percy and annabeth. Starving and alone in the dark he is slowly losing his mind. When he dreams of home, back to where it all began he did not expect to find himself in ancient Greece. Now alone with an injured Patroclus an
Melody to the Song
by ilicon
'The Song of Achilles', as told from Achilles' PoV.
Hélada
by TheOracleGirl
Patroklos’ life collapses after the death of Clysonymus, sending his family into disgrace and forcing them to relocate from Opus. Struggling with exile, guilt, and the cold distance of his father Meniotios, Patroklos finds fragile moments of comfort with his sister Myrto and the small tasks of daily
The Phthia Institute for Wayward Boys
by scoutsmum1234
When Patroclus killed a boy, he expected to go to juvie, not the relatively nice Phthia Institute for Wayward Boys, filled with rich kids and petty crimes. Patroclus surely does not fit in there. But what happens when the institute turns out to be just as brutal as prison and a certain Golden Boy ta
Fragile Glimmer
by theoblck
Too young to bleed for Troy when the fleet first sailed, yet by the dawn of victory, the war was already behind them. They crossed the sea only to claim a broken promise, finding that the beautiful drop of sunlight they once cherished had lost its glow.
Half of My Soul
Completeby Basketcase_03
When he sank his teeth into my shoulder, I thrust harder, and he soothed the bite with a slow swipe of his tongue. Everything felt perfect. Just him. Just us… “Why doesn’t your mom like me?” I asked, the anxiety finally breaking through even as I moved inside him. Achilles’ flaxen brows shot up, his
Little Fig
Completeby Honey_Bee_qt
When the contraction finally eases up, Achilles eases his grip on the end table, trying to catch his breath, “I take back everything I said about ‘I got this’, I do not ‘got’ this,” Patroclus gives him a sympathetic smile, “Yes, you do, you can do this. And I’ll be right there holding your hand the
Heart of Troy
by RozalinafromDreams
What if Troilus did not die — but was reborn in the world of Percy Jackson as a Roman demigod named Trajan Fabiani? He meets two heroes from the past — Achilles and Patroclus — without remembering who they are… or what they once were to him.Now he is forced to guide them through the modern world, un
Because You're The Reason
by CertifiedBiter
No summary provided.
Of golden hair and angry eyes
Completeby ManonBlackbeak
His anger seems so stupid now, as he looks at those hurt eyes. How could he have ever been so cruel, so careless. How has he fooled himself into thinking that he would be able to sacrifice those beautiful sweet eyes, just so the Achaean warriors could live. Does that not make him a murderer too? One
✧ WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS ✦ CATCH FIGS ✧
by bewitchywitch
✦ ✧ ✦ ✧ ✦ Wait… Is that…? The reform centre is the last place Achilles expects to see his first crush again. And some nobody is clinging to Patroclus.Cold arrogance. Sharp jealousy. Achilles makes a colossal mistake. Patroclus would rather die than face that arrogant bastard ever. He hates him.
it's a terrible idea, me and you
Completeby infinitesle (dillydallybutterfly)
“Engaged. To Deidameia?” Patroclus’ voice is quiet, small. “It wasn’t my idea. My mother, you know how she is. She says we’ve been dating for too long, and the next step is getting married and making a family.” Achilles hurries to try and explain himself, feeling guilty at the way Patroclus shrinks.
Polaroids
Completeby ceruleancastle
Achilles' eyes trailed down. To the sliver of olive skin just above his belt. Between the shirt that was untucked and had ridden up. He wanted to ask– where were you? He wanted to tell him – I had been waiting. For you. “Stop staring Achilles,” Patroclus whispered, eyes still closed. Though his voic
Sunlight Threading Through My Fingers
by ellymqn
If only you had never loved me back, then I wouldn't have to carry the weight of knowing you will forever slip through my fingers. ✦ · ─────────────── · ✦ Patrochilles exes to lovers AU in modern settingInspiration comes from TSOA by Madeline Miller
Milise Mou
by adoreflowerzz
Patroclus left Phthia years ago. He doesn’t expect to see Achilles— who has made a name for himself as a beloved actor in the country— ever again. He accepts that he’ll only ever see him behind a screen. That is until Achilles walks into the little taverna he manages on a random afternoon.
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What does Patrochilles mean?
Patrochilles is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Achilles and Patroclus. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
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