first line meme
The first lines of my last 21 stories. (in chronological order, go me!)
1. His eyes aren't open but he knows it's her all the same.
another day, another daring rescue; Star Trek AOS; Kirk, Rand; PGish
2. When Molly Hayes spoke with Beast at the La Brea Tar Pits, she'd expected to get answers.
let go and know; Runaways/X-Men comics; Molly, Sebastian Shaw, Wolverine; PG
3. When Christine Chapel gets the news that Jim Kirk has been given command of the Enterprise-- the freaking Enterprise, seriously!-- she wonders what kind of cosmic joke is being played on her.
Cosmic Jokes, Karmic Retribution & Other Excuses for Life's Little Ironies; Star Trek AOS; Chapel(/McCoy); PG
4. There were certain things Nyota Uhura could simply not abide.
her honor bright; Star Trek AOS; Uhura; G
5. People like to make assumptions about Gaila.
Freedom's Reign; Star Trek AOS; Gaila; G
6. The thing about Jim Kirk is that he blows into your life like the fucking wind, uproots shit and stirs things around, and then blows out again before you even realize what happened.
which is yes; Star Trek AOS; McCoy, Kirk, Pike; PG
7. "I thought this planet was supposed to be hospitable," Worf grumbled under his breath, swatting at the falling flakes that were trying desperately to cling to his face and hair.
Relative Definitions (or how context changes word meanings); Star Trek TNG; Data, Worf, Riker; G
8. The planet is called Angel I and, after initial contact is (accidentally) made by a handful of Starfleet scientists exploring the area, its inhabitants ask for a formal meeting with the Federation.
better days then this; Star Trek AOS; Uhura, Kirk, Chapel, Rand; PG-13
9. Tim recognized Abby's signature run even in the hazmat suit.
What's Past is Prologue: Masquerade; NCIS; McGee, Abby; PG
10. "So Paris, huh?"
What's Past is Prologue: Jet Lag; NCIS; McGee, Abby, Tony/Ziva; PG
11. There was a smirk on Tim's face as he watched Anthony DiNozzo, Sr. speaking with Ziva-- and the smile she gave him in response.
What's Past is Prologue: Flesh and Blood; NCIS; McGee, Abby; PG
12. Later, when everything's over, Tony will explain what happened with as much exaggeration as fact.
Perspective; NCIS; Ensemble; G
13. It was stupid to think lightning would strike twice in the same place.
Ligntning Strike; That 70's Show; Jackie, Hyde, Fez, Kelso; PG
14. It was one of the facts of life of living in close proximity to James T. Kirk: when it rained, it fucking poured.
The Tribble Storm Cometh; Star Trek AOS; McCoy, Kirk, Scotty; PG
15. Illyana was studying with (READ: copying from) Jeb when she heard the first rumblings of a thunderstorm.
sharper than a serpent's tooth; X-Men AU; Magik/Jeb Guthrie; PG
16. Dani had her legs perched on the railing as she rocked lazily in the chair swing hanging on the porch.
Sweet Content; X-Men comics; Mirage, Cannonball; G
17. Abby and Tim are walking Jethro when she says four words that make his blood run cold: "So, I've been thinking."
A Place Called Perfect; NCIS; McGee/Abby; PG
18. It was, of course, the hottest day of the summer when the air conditioning at NCIS decided to fail.
Hot Hot Heat; NCIS; McGee, Gibbs, Tony, Ziva; PG
19. Zoe doesn't hesitate (much) at the door to the cockpit anymore but stalls in surprise once she sees who is inside.
What Remains; Firefly; Zoe(/Wash), River; G
20. It was annoying, the way the fog reminded her of him.
Weird Coincidences (and other not-so-believable delusions); X-Men: Evolution; Rogue(/Gambit); G
21. McGee was obviously still on cloud nine when he swung into Abby's lab.
What's Past is Prologue: Ignition; NCIS; McGee, Abby; G
x-posted to IJ
1. His eyes aren't open but he knows it's her all the same.
another day, another daring rescue; Star Trek AOS; Kirk, Rand; PGish
2. When Molly Hayes spoke with Beast at the La Brea Tar Pits, she'd expected to get answers.
let go and know; Runaways/X-Men comics; Molly, Sebastian Shaw, Wolverine; PG
3. When Christine Chapel gets the news that Jim Kirk has been given command of the Enterprise-- the freaking Enterprise, seriously!-- she wonders what kind of cosmic joke is being played on her.
Cosmic Jokes, Karmic Retribution & Other Excuses for Life's Little Ironies; Star Trek AOS; Chapel(/McCoy); PG
4. There were certain things Nyota Uhura could simply not abide.
her honor bright; Star Trek AOS; Uhura; G
5. People like to make assumptions about Gaila.
Freedom's Reign; Star Trek AOS; Gaila; G
6. The thing about Jim Kirk is that he blows into your life like the fucking wind, uproots shit and stirs things around, and then blows out again before you even realize what happened.
which is yes; Star Trek AOS; McCoy, Kirk, Pike; PG
7. "I thought this planet was supposed to be hospitable," Worf grumbled under his breath, swatting at the falling flakes that were trying desperately to cling to his face and hair.
Relative Definitions (or how context changes word meanings); Star Trek TNG; Data, Worf, Riker; G
8. The planet is called Angel I and, after initial contact is (accidentally) made by a handful of Starfleet scientists exploring the area, its inhabitants ask for a formal meeting with the Federation.
better days then this; Star Trek AOS; Uhura, Kirk, Chapel, Rand; PG-13
9. Tim recognized Abby's signature run even in the hazmat suit.
What's Past is Prologue: Masquerade; NCIS; McGee, Abby; PG
10. "So Paris, huh?"
What's Past is Prologue: Jet Lag; NCIS; McGee, Abby, Tony/Ziva; PG
11. There was a smirk on Tim's face as he watched Anthony DiNozzo, Sr. speaking with Ziva-- and the smile she gave him in response.
What's Past is Prologue: Flesh and Blood; NCIS; McGee, Abby; PG
12. Later, when everything's over, Tony will explain what happened with as much exaggeration as fact.
Perspective; NCIS; Ensemble; G
13. It was stupid to think lightning would strike twice in the same place.
Ligntning Strike; That 70's Show; Jackie, Hyde, Fez, Kelso; PG
14. It was one of the facts of life of living in close proximity to James T. Kirk: when it rained, it fucking poured.
The Tribble Storm Cometh; Star Trek AOS; McCoy, Kirk, Scotty; PG
15. Illyana was studying with (READ: copying from) Jeb when she heard the first rumblings of a thunderstorm.
sharper than a serpent's tooth; X-Men AU; Magik/Jeb Guthrie; PG
16. Dani had her legs perched on the railing as she rocked lazily in the chair swing hanging on the porch.
Sweet Content; X-Men comics; Mirage, Cannonball; G
17. Abby and Tim are walking Jethro when she says four words that make his blood run cold: "So, I've been thinking."
A Place Called Perfect; NCIS; McGee/Abby; PG
18. It was, of course, the hottest day of the summer when the air conditioning at NCIS decided to fail.
Hot Hot Heat; NCIS; McGee, Gibbs, Tony, Ziva; PG
19. Zoe doesn't hesitate (much) at the door to the cockpit anymore but stalls in surprise once she sees who is inside.
What Remains; Firefly; Zoe(/Wash), River; G
20. It was annoying, the way the fog reminded her of him.
Weird Coincidences (and other not-so-believable delusions); X-Men: Evolution; Rogue(/Gambit); G
21. McGee was obviously still on cloud nine when he swung into Abby's lab.
What's Past is Prologue: Ignition; NCIS; McGee, Abby; G
x-posted to IJ