Mixed Bag Thursday!
-skids in- I’m here! I’m here!
Whew… I was worried about getting this posted. Not because of LJ’s frequent downtime’s lately, though those have been worrisome too, but because I have been so blooming forgetful lately. Each day when I see a post for the tour I’m like, “I need to do… oohhh shiny!” >.<
But anyway, I’m here with my rec’s. It’s a very mixed bag for your viewing pleasure this Thursday. I’ve got slash, non-slash and a couple of things that could be slash if you squint. I’ve got Twilight, some anime and Avatar: The Last Airbender, hopefully these fandoms will tickle someone’s fancy.
If you view anything I would say to view the video, which is the very first thing I listed. Even if you’re not a slash fan… this video is so outstanding I really don’t have proper words to describe it. I wish I could be that good at editing!
Enough of my rambling. Enjoy this stop on the fangirl tour!
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Brokeback Twilight
Author: brokebacktwilight
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kC2nJiKvJE
Format: Video
Relationship: Edward/Jacob
Summary: Trailer for the next installment of the Twilight Saga.
Why I fangirl this: This video is absolutely amazing. All the cuts were near perfect. A slasher’s dream honestly.
Fandom: Twilight
Title: If Only
Author: sadtomato
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6806833/1/
Rating: M
Status: Complete
Relationship: Edward/Jacob
Summary: Edward likes girls. Jake likes boys. It's never been a problem for them as best friends and roommates. What happens when the lines start to blur? Can your love for your best friend become something more? SLASH. M Exhibitionism, lemons, grownup feelings.
Why I fangirl this: I don’t know why I love these ‘I’m straight as a rainbow’ fics… maybe it’s the drama. I do love drama. Or maybe it’s because there’s just so much passion between these two characters. In either case there is plenty of fun to be had.
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Toeing the Line
Author: starry_nights88
Link: http://starrycreations.livejournal.com/94030.html#cutid1
Rating: NC-17
Status: Complete
Relationship: Edward/Jacob
Summary: Some people think there's a fine line between love and hate, even less are brave enough to search for it, and even fewer still have courage enough to toe the line. But what happens when you're forced to the line? What happens when you're forced to walk its razor edge? If you fall…what side would you land on? Love or hate?
Why I fangirl this: I honestly don’t think there’s a more in character story in the Twilight fandom out there. Everyone always uses imprinting to make things rainbows and bunnies… but it’s not. So glad Starry did this piece and even more that I was able to be part of the final editing process for her.
Fandom: FFVII
Title: Just Hold On
Author: Alexis4
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5128265/1/Just_Hold_On
Rating: T
Status: Complete
Relationship: Friendship between Zack & Reno
Summary: Zack and Reno find themselves stranded in the Icicle Area after being shot down. They struggle to survive as their friends rush to save them. Part of the Cracked Ribs and Friendship universe but can stand alone.
Why I fangirl this: I love Zack. And I love Reno. Put them together and it’s just a win-win situation.
Fandom: Harry Potter
Title: Expecto Patronum!
Author: Blasie
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/37028/1/Expecto_Patronum
Rating: PG
Status: Complete
Relationship: Marauder friendship
Summary: Remus and his friends go on a tour of Azkaban.
Why I fangirl this: I’m a sucker for Marauder fics. I really wish Rowling would write books about their adventures. And… if she wanted to add a Sirius/Remus pairing in there, my inner slasher would suffer through it. But this fic has great characterization and that is what really kept me reading, even though it’s only a one-shot.
Fandom: Yu Yu Hakusho
Title: Reciprocation
Author: Sonata Rapp
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6765137/1/Reciprocation
Rating: PG
Status: Complete
Relationship: Friendship between Hiei & Kurama
Summary: It didn't take long for Hiei to trust Kurama enough to sleep in his presence; this was a good thing since he was too busy sleeping to realize that it took the fox much longer to return the favor. Until one night, that is.
Why I fangirl this: A lot of people just automatically pair these two together. And, while I do love that pairing, I love seeing their friendship as well. Kurama was a fox demon, the greatest thief ever; of course he’s not going to trust that easily!
Fandom: Yu Yu Hakusho
Title: Stars
Author: shadowblade-tara
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5471611/1/Stars#
Rating: PG
Status: Complete
Relationship: Friendship between Hiei & Kurama
Summary: Hiei and Kurama enjoy some well-earned R&R.
Why I fangirl this: I always love to see fans do stuff we never saw in the series. We never see Hiei and Kurama just spar for the heck of it. Stories like these really build their friendship for me.
Fandom: Beyblade
Title: Slipping Away
Author: AngeLhearteD
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2295463/1/Slipping_Away
Rating: G
Status: Complete
Relationship:
Summary: After finally defeating Brooklyn, Kai must pay the consequences of winning the battle. On his way to the tunnel, he reflects on what the victory really means to him and what he will lose because of it.
Why I fangirl this: Kai is such a… great character. He always pushed his team one step further than they thought they could go. Seeing him push himself so far in this was both inspirational and heartbreaking. Angst owns my heart.
Fandom: Tin Man
Title: Not So Heartless
Author: EccentricJabberwocky
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3955835/1/Not_So_Heartless
Rating: PG-13
Status: Not sure… could be continued but could be just a two-shot
Relationship: Slash. Glitch/Cain
Summary: Can Cain's cold demeanor be changed with a dream? CainGlitch
Why I fangirl this: These two characters play so well off each other. I’ll read anything about them, slash or not.
Fandom: InuYasha
Title: Flesh of his Flesh
Author: Missfortune
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1305942/1/Flesh_of_his_Flesh
Rating: M
Status: Incomplete - author says there should be one more chapter
Relationship: Sesshomaru/InuYasha
Summary: Inuyasha gives birth to a son. Who is the father and what will happen when he finds out? It might be happily ever after or it could be disaster if Naraku has anything to say about it. Yaoi/Mpreg
Why I fangirl this: Drama, drama, drama! I love my drama!
Fandom: InuYasha
Title: Fifty Years
Author: IvyLady
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2962648/1/Fifty_Years
Rating: M
Status: Incomplete
Relationship: InuYasha/Sesshomaru
Summary: InuYasha's defeat of Naraku comes at a high cost: his freedom. Forcefully mated to his brother, the two struggle to come to terms with their relationship and their destiny. SessInu: Incest, Mpreg.
Why I fangirl this: Since I’ve never seen the end of the series I was looking for something that would give me a little closure. I found this and it gave me closure… while opening up a whole new bag of possibilities. Really love when an author can take something and truly make it their own.
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title: The Usual Reasons
Author: aliwildgoose
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4340502/1/The_Usual_Reasons
Rating: PG-13
Status: Complete
Relationship: Slash. Zuko/Sokka.
Summary: Sokka would swear, later on, that it was completely innocent when it started.
Why I fangirl this: Boys will be boys so they say. Sokka can swear it was completely innocent all he wants but I won’t believe him. I know there was an ulterior motive either by him or Zuko planned. I just know it. It was fun to watch this friendship grow to something more.
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title: Brothers in Arms
Author: fuzzytomato
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3653393/1/Brothers_in_Arms
Rating: PG-13
Status: Complete
Relationship: Friendship between Sokka & Zuko.
Summary: In a palace in Ba Sing Se, one man awaits his death, one boy - his torture, and another - his destiny.
Why I fangirl this: As much as I love slash I also love my just friendships. It depends on the plot and which fits better. For this one it was friendship. I feel like this author kept really true to all the character’s personalities. You can’t ask for much better than this.
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title: Dragon’s Prey
Author: ajj7sunhawk
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5673601/1/Dragons_Prey
Rating: M
Status: Complete? The author is debating an epilogue.
Relationship: Slash. Zuko/Sokka.
Summary: Aang's draining of the FireLord's power had unexpected results. Zuko strive to contain the fire within, searches for his sacrifice. Sokka tries to find a place in a world of benders.
Why I fangirl this: I’ll be honest. This isn’t the best story in the world. So… why am I reccing it? Because, it’s so freak’n original. From the beginning to the end I could not predict what was going to happen. And I’m usually really good at predicting things. I’ll be honest again… I loved that. Sure, there are things I would have changed but it’s not my story.
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title: Fragile
Author: Princess Tyler Briefs
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4344885/1/Fragile
Rating: PG-13
Status: Complete
Relationship: Non-slash.
Summary: When Sokka comes back injured after going hunting with Zuko, Katara realizes just how much she needs her family.
Why I fangirl this: Sokka is my fave character in the series. He’s the self proclaimed “meat and sarcasm guy”. But in a world of benders… people often forget just how easily Sokka could be hurt. This fic touches on that and the relationship that Sokka has with his sister. It’s more than just a little beautiful really.
Whew… I was worried about getting this posted. Not because of LJ’s frequent downtime’s lately, though those have been worrisome too, but because I have been so blooming forgetful lately. Each day when I see a post for the tour I’m like, “I need to do… oohhh shiny!” >.<
But anyway, I’m here with my rec’s. It’s a very mixed bag for your viewing pleasure this Thursday. I’ve got slash, non-slash and a couple of things that could be slash if you squint. I’ve got Twilight, some anime and Avatar: The Last Airbender, hopefully these fandoms will tickle someone’s fancy.
If you view anything I would say to view the video, which is the very first thing I listed. Even if you’re not a slash fan… this video is so outstanding I really don’t have proper words to describe it. I wish I could be that good at editing!
Enough of my rambling. Enjoy this stop on the fangirl tour!
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Brokeback Twilight
Author: brokebacktwilight
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kC2nJiKvJE
Format: Video
Relationship: Edward/Jacob
Summary: Trailer for the next installment of the Twilight Saga.
Why I fangirl this: This video is absolutely amazing. All the cuts were near perfect. A slasher’s dream honestly.
Fandom: Twilight
Title: If Only
Author: sadtomato
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6806833/1/
Rating: M
Status: Complete
Relationship: Edward/Jacob
Summary: Edward likes girls. Jake likes boys. It's never been a problem for them as best friends and roommates. What happens when the lines start to blur? Can your love for your best friend become something more? SLASH. M Exhibitionism, lemons, grownup feelings.
Why I fangirl this: I don’t know why I love these ‘I’m straight as a rainbow’ fics… maybe it’s the drama. I do love drama. Or maybe it’s because there’s just so much passion between these two characters. In either case there is plenty of fun to be had.
Fandom: Twilight
Title: Toeing the Line
Author: starry_nights88
Link: http://starrycreations.livejournal.com/94030.html#cutid1
Rating: NC-17
Status: Complete
Relationship: Edward/Jacob
Summary: Some people think there's a fine line between love and hate, even less are brave enough to search for it, and even fewer still have courage enough to toe the line. But what happens when you're forced to the line? What happens when you're forced to walk its razor edge? If you fall…what side would you land on? Love or hate?
Why I fangirl this: I honestly don’t think there’s a more in character story in the Twilight fandom out there. Everyone always uses imprinting to make things rainbows and bunnies… but it’s not. So glad Starry did this piece and even more that I was able to be part of the final editing process for her.
Fandom: FFVII
Title: Just Hold On
Author: Alexis4
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5128265/1/Just_Hold_On
Rating: T
Status: Complete
Relationship: Friendship between Zack & Reno
Summary: Zack and Reno find themselves stranded in the Icicle Area after being shot down. They struggle to survive as their friends rush to save them. Part of the Cracked Ribs and Friendship universe but can stand alone.
Why I fangirl this: I love Zack. And I love Reno. Put them together and it’s just a win-win situation.
Fandom: Harry Potter
Title: Expecto Patronum!
Author: Blasie
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/37028/1/Expecto_Patronum
Rating: PG
Status: Complete
Relationship: Marauder friendship
Summary: Remus and his friends go on a tour of Azkaban.
Why I fangirl this: I’m a sucker for Marauder fics. I really wish Rowling would write books about their adventures. And… if she wanted to add a Sirius/Remus pairing in there, my inner slasher would suffer through it. But this fic has great characterization and that is what really kept me reading, even though it’s only a one-shot.
Fandom: Yu Yu Hakusho
Title: Reciprocation
Author: Sonata Rapp
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6765137/1/Reciprocation
Rating: PG
Status: Complete
Relationship: Friendship between Hiei & Kurama
Summary: It didn't take long for Hiei to trust Kurama enough to sleep in his presence; this was a good thing since he was too busy sleeping to realize that it took the fox much longer to return the favor. Until one night, that is.
Why I fangirl this: A lot of people just automatically pair these two together. And, while I do love that pairing, I love seeing their friendship as well. Kurama was a fox demon, the greatest thief ever; of course he’s not going to trust that easily!
Fandom: Yu Yu Hakusho
Title: Stars
Author: shadowblade-tara
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5471611/1/Stars#
Rating: PG
Status: Complete
Relationship: Friendship between Hiei & Kurama
Summary: Hiei and Kurama enjoy some well-earned R&R.
Why I fangirl this: I always love to see fans do stuff we never saw in the series. We never see Hiei and Kurama just spar for the heck of it. Stories like these really build their friendship for me.
Fandom: Beyblade
Title: Slipping Away
Author: AngeLhearteD
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2295463/1/Slipping_Away
Rating: G
Status: Complete
Relationship:
Summary: After finally defeating Brooklyn, Kai must pay the consequences of winning the battle. On his way to the tunnel, he reflects on what the victory really means to him and what he will lose because of it.
Why I fangirl this: Kai is such a… great character. He always pushed his team one step further than they thought they could go. Seeing him push himself so far in this was both inspirational and heartbreaking. Angst owns my heart.
Fandom: Tin Man
Title: Not So Heartless
Author: EccentricJabberwocky
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3955835/1/Not_So_Heartless
Rating: PG-13
Status: Not sure… could be continued but could be just a two-shot
Relationship: Slash. Glitch/Cain
Summary: Can Cain's cold demeanor be changed with a dream? CainGlitch
Why I fangirl this: These two characters play so well off each other. I’ll read anything about them, slash or not.
Fandom: InuYasha
Title: Flesh of his Flesh
Author: Missfortune
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1305942/1/Flesh_of_his_Flesh
Rating: M
Status: Incomplete - author says there should be one more chapter
Relationship: Sesshomaru/InuYasha
Summary: Inuyasha gives birth to a son. Who is the father and what will happen when he finds out? It might be happily ever after or it could be disaster if Naraku has anything to say about it. Yaoi/Mpreg
Why I fangirl this: Drama, drama, drama! I love my drama!
Fandom: InuYasha
Title: Fifty Years
Author: IvyLady
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2962648/1/Fifty_Years
Rating: M
Status: Incomplete
Relationship: InuYasha/Sesshomaru
Summary: InuYasha's defeat of Naraku comes at a high cost: his freedom. Forcefully mated to his brother, the two struggle to come to terms with their relationship and their destiny. SessInu: Incest, Mpreg.
Why I fangirl this: Since I’ve never seen the end of the series I was looking for something that would give me a little closure. I found this and it gave me closure… while opening up a whole new bag of possibilities. Really love when an author can take something and truly make it their own.
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title: The Usual Reasons
Author: aliwildgoose
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4340502/1/The_Usual_Reasons
Rating: PG-13
Status: Complete
Relationship: Slash. Zuko/Sokka.
Summary: Sokka would swear, later on, that it was completely innocent when it started.
Why I fangirl this: Boys will be boys so they say. Sokka can swear it was completely innocent all he wants but I won’t believe him. I know there was an ulterior motive either by him or Zuko planned. I just know it. It was fun to watch this friendship grow to something more.
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title: Brothers in Arms
Author: fuzzytomato
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3653393/1/Brothers_in_Arms
Rating: PG-13
Status: Complete
Relationship: Friendship between Sokka & Zuko.
Summary: In a palace in Ba Sing Se, one man awaits his death, one boy - his torture, and another - his destiny.
Why I fangirl this: As much as I love slash I also love my just friendships. It depends on the plot and which fits better. For this one it was friendship. I feel like this author kept really true to all the character’s personalities. You can’t ask for much better than this.
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title: Dragon’s Prey
Author: ajj7sunhawk
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5673601/1/Dragons_Prey
Rating: M
Status: Complete? The author is debating an epilogue.
Relationship: Slash. Zuko/Sokka.
Summary: Aang's draining of the FireLord's power had unexpected results. Zuko strive to contain the fire within, searches for his sacrifice. Sokka tries to find a place in a world of benders.
Why I fangirl this: I’ll be honest. This isn’t the best story in the world. So… why am I reccing it? Because, it’s so freak’n original. From the beginning to the end I could not predict what was going to happen. And I’m usually really good at predicting things. I’ll be honest again… I loved that. Sure, there are things I would have changed but it’s not my story.
Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Title: Fragile
Author: Princess Tyler Briefs
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4344885/1/Fragile
Rating: PG-13
Status: Complete
Relationship: Non-slash.
Summary: When Sokka comes back injured after going hunting with Zuko, Katara realizes just how much she needs her family.
Why I fangirl this: Sokka is my fave character in the series. He’s the self proclaimed “meat and sarcasm guy”. But in a world of benders… people often forget just how easily Sokka could be hurt. This fic touches on that and the relationship that Sokka has with his sister. It’s more than just a little beautiful really.