I, um, have no good explanation for this, and I think
ticklethepear is probably right that this is the Shakespeare fandom equivalent of Hagrid / Giant Squid. It just happened.
Those who prefer their Shakespearean-comedy fic to be a little more respectful of the canon should definitely check out
lareinenoire's A Truth Universally Acknowledged, which is a wonderful series of missing scenes from The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Title: A Wilderness of Monkeys
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: Shylock / Portia (!), implied Antonio / Bassanio
Summary: Shylock travels to Belmont looking for revenge. He finds something more complicated.
( Part One: Who Chooseth Me Shall Gain What Many Men Desire )
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Title: A Wilderness of Monkeys
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: Shylock / Portia (!), implied Antonio / Bassanio
Summary: Shylock travels to Belmont looking for revenge. He finds something more complicated.