Yuletide Recs!
My method of reading Yuletide fic doesn't even make sense to myself, but I finally feel like I have a handle on it and that's all that matters, right?
Anyway, there will (hopefully!) be more later and I haven't really touched Madness yet, but here's my first set of recs.
Elizabeth's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates (1463 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Baby-Sitters Club - Ann M. Martin
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Elizabeth/Watson
Characters: Elizabeth Thomas Brewer, Watson Brewer, Kristy Thomas
Summary:
Kristy's mom hasn't had the greatest luck when it comes to dates.
I haven't read the Baby-Sitters Club in, who knows, 10, 15 years? But THIS. It made me relate to Elizabeth in a way I couldn't have as a kid and it's this wonderful portrait of her life and it just has so much HOPE in it.
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Whoso List To Hunt (1453 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Burn Notice
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Michael Westen, Fiona Glenanne, Sam Axe
Summary:
When you love a spy, you know he's going to die someday. Probably someday soon. And it's cold comfort, that you didn't know he was a spy when you fell in love with him.
This is a gorgeous look at Fiona (and Fiona/Michael) set between the two halves of the fourth season. I really love where Fiona/Michael's relationship is at now, the way it's . . . peaceful is probably the wrong word, but I think they've come to a better understanding of each other and this fic reflects that.
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She Wore the Dress, and I Stayed Home (1190 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Covert Affairs
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Annie Walker & Danielle Brooks
Characters: Annie Walker, Danielle Brooks
Summary:
As requested: Danielle's view of Annie when she comes home all beat to shit.
The title is from the song, 'Sisters,' in Bing Crosby's White Christmas.
This is such a great look at Danielle! She's smart and caring and wonderful! I think the Danielle kind of characters are always the toughest on shows like this one. They're always on the outside and sometimes I almost don't even want them on the show for that reason, but this fic sort of reconciles all of that and makes Danielle belong. It's great!
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Revelation (1194 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Darkest Powers - Kelley Armstrong
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Derek Souza, Simon Bae, Victoria Enright
Summary:
Simon finds out he has a sister.
I love this series and this fits right into it! It's a moment that we probably should've seen in the canon and there are so many great touches in the background (Chloe/Derek!).
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All Shall Find the Light At Last (All the Lonely People of the World) (1423 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Dark Is Rising Sequence - Susan Cooper
Rating: Not Rated
Warning: Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Jane Drew/Will Stanton
Characters: Jane Drew, Will Stanton
Summary:
She studied in order to discover the secret, but maybe Jane was looking for the answer in the wrong places.
I wanted to know more about Jane and maybe I love this fic so much because it shows Jane wanting to know more, too. This is pretty much what I've always envisioned for her every time I've read these books. Just . . . knowing there's something to remember. Jane would know!
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all over these eyes a storm is rolling over (2851 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Dark Is Rising Sequence - Susan Cooper
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Jane Drew/Will Stanton
Characters: Jane Drew, Will Stanton, Bran Davies, Simon Drew, Barnabas Drew
Summary:
There was always something about Jane, Jana, Juno, Jane.
Another wonderful look at Jane! And my favorite summary. It made me look forward to the fic so much and I wasn't disappointed. I just think there was so much left unexplored about Jane and thank you Yuletide for stepping up and telling me about her!
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The Diary of Julia Rutledge Pendleton: Excerpts (1999 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Daddy Long Legs - Fandom
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Julia, Judy
Summary:
Julia Pendleton, the college years.
I haven't read this book in forever, but now I'm going to have to! Which, don't take that the wrong way, I LOVE this book! Anyway, since it really probably has been 5-10 years, I know I didn't get as much out of this fic as I could've, but I'm rec'ing it anyway, so that should tell you how amazing it is, yes?
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The Only Constant (2542 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Howl no Ugoku Shiro | Howl's Moving Castle
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Sophie Hatter, Lettie Hatter, Markl, Calcifer, Howl Pendragon
Summary:
After the battle, Lettie Hatter looks for her sister.
I only know the book, not the movie, but HEE. YES. These are the characters and this is why I love them!
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Beauty Like A Tightened Bow (1120 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Hunger Games trilogy - Suzanne Collins
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: Cinna (Hunger Games), Finnick Odair, Annie Cresta, Katniss Everdeen
Summary:
The life of Cinna, from birth to the moment he meets the Mockingjay.
I haven't read much fanfic for the fandom yet, but OH. What a beautiful look at Cinna. I love getting insight into what his life was like and how he became so involved in everything that happened.
*
Zero to Sixty (1265 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Lie to Me (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Cal Lightman, Gillian Foster, Emily Lightman, Eli Loker, Ria Torres
Summary:
Normally Cal can make it from his office to the exit in sixty seconds, but not when Gillian, Ria, Eli and Emily all want a piece of him.
I haven't watched this show in a while, but OH. This reflects the show I love! These characters! I love them!
*
Feel It In Your Fingers (Five Questions on the Nature of Love) (1425 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Love Actually (2003)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: Joanna (Love Actually), Bernard (Love Actually), Peter (Love Actually), Tony (Love Actually), Aurelia (Love Actually)
Summary:
Love is all around us, so let the feelings show.
So I've actually only seen Love Actually once, years ago (yeah, I know), but this is just lovely and made me happy!
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The Gay-Straight Alliance (2763 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Princess Diaries - Meg Cabot
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Ling Su/Perin, Lars/Wahim
Characters: Ling Su Wong, Perin Thomas, Lars, Wahim
Summary:
Why doesn't Albert Einstein High School have a gay-straight alliance?
This is some fantastic insight into minor characters from the book! I'd love to read more of this version of the world!
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and gently whispered hope (1632 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Vampire Diaries (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Damon Salvatore, Stefan Salvatore, Elena Gilbert
Summary:
There's a voice in Damon's head that sounds suspiciously like Stefan, and it just won't shut up.
A coda of sorts to 2.11 - By the Light of the Moon
I haven't read much of the Yuletide fic for this fandom, but OH. This is "my" Damon, you know? How I see the character. Damon is changing and caring and not sure what to do about it. And the way Stefan and Elena act with him (and Damon's internal thoughts about their actions) is all fantastic.
*
The Curse of the Bambino (And Other Love Stories) (1209 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: You Belong With Me - University of Rochester Yellowjackets (Music Video)
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Glasses Guy/Jock Guy
Characters: Glasses Guy, Jock Guy
Summary:
Sometimes, crushes can lead you to do stupid things. Like pretend to know anything about baseball.
So I haven't actually seen this video (or the orignal for that matter), but I saw it rec'd somewhere and was like "BASEBALL?", so of course I had to click on it! It's cute and sweet and made me think of my lovely flist who put up with all of my baseball talk!
ETA: I got so excited about making my first recs that I forgot to include my gifts! But they were awesome! Will include them in the next post.
Anyway, there will (hopefully!) be more later and I haven't really touched Madness yet, but here's my first set of recs.
Elizabeth's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates (1463 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Baby-Sitters Club - Ann M. Martin
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Elizabeth/Watson
Characters: Elizabeth Thomas Brewer, Watson Brewer, Kristy Thomas
Summary:
Kristy's mom hasn't had the greatest luck when it comes to dates.
I haven't read the Baby-Sitters Club in, who knows, 10, 15 years? But THIS. It made me relate to Elizabeth in a way I couldn't have as a kid and it's this wonderful portrait of her life and it just has so much HOPE in it.
*
Whoso List To Hunt (1453 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Burn Notice
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Michael Westen, Fiona Glenanne, Sam Axe
Summary:
When you love a spy, you know he's going to die someday. Probably someday soon. And it's cold comfort, that you didn't know he was a spy when you fell in love with him.
This is a gorgeous look at Fiona (and Fiona/Michael) set between the two halves of the fourth season. I really love where Fiona/Michael's relationship is at now, the way it's . . . peaceful is probably the wrong word, but I think they've come to a better understanding of each other and this fic reflects that.
*
She Wore the Dress, and I Stayed Home (1190 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Covert Affairs
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Annie Walker & Danielle Brooks
Characters: Annie Walker, Danielle Brooks
Summary:
As requested: Danielle's view of Annie when she comes home all beat to shit.
The title is from the song, 'Sisters,' in Bing Crosby's White Christmas.
This is such a great look at Danielle! She's smart and caring and wonderful! I think the Danielle kind of characters are always the toughest on shows like this one. They're always on the outside and sometimes I almost don't even want them on the show for that reason, but this fic sort of reconciles all of that and makes Danielle belong. It's great!
*
Revelation (1194 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Darkest Powers - Kelley Armstrong
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Derek Souza, Simon Bae, Victoria Enright
Summary:
Simon finds out he has a sister.
I love this series and this fits right into it! It's a moment that we probably should've seen in the canon and there are so many great touches in the background (Chloe/Derek!).
*
All Shall Find the Light At Last (All the Lonely People of the World) (1423 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Dark Is Rising Sequence - Susan Cooper
Rating: Not Rated
Warning: Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Jane Drew/Will Stanton
Characters: Jane Drew, Will Stanton
Summary:
She studied in order to discover the secret, but maybe Jane was looking for the answer in the wrong places.
I wanted to know more about Jane and maybe I love this fic so much because it shows Jane wanting to know more, too. This is pretty much what I've always envisioned for her every time I've read these books. Just . . . knowing there's something to remember. Jane would know!
*
all over these eyes a storm is rolling over (2851 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Dark Is Rising Sequence - Susan Cooper
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Jane Drew/Will Stanton
Characters: Jane Drew, Will Stanton, Bran Davies, Simon Drew, Barnabas Drew
Summary:
There was always something about Jane, Jana, Juno, Jane.
Another wonderful look at Jane! And my favorite summary. It made me look forward to the fic so much and I wasn't disappointed. I just think there was so much left unexplored about Jane and thank you Yuletide for stepping up and telling me about her!
*
The Diary of Julia Rutledge Pendleton: Excerpts (1999 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Daddy Long Legs - Fandom
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Julia, Judy
Summary:
Julia Pendleton, the college years.
I haven't read this book in forever, but now I'm going to have to! Which, don't take that the wrong way, I LOVE this book! Anyway, since it really probably has been 5-10 years, I know I didn't get as much out of this fic as I could've, but I'm rec'ing it anyway, so that should tell you how amazing it is, yes?
*
The Only Constant (2542 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Howl no Ugoku Shiro | Howl's Moving Castle
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Sophie Hatter, Lettie Hatter, Markl, Calcifer, Howl Pendragon
Summary:
After the battle, Lettie Hatter looks for her sister.
I only know the book, not the movie, but HEE. YES. These are the characters and this is why I love them!
*
Beauty Like A Tightened Bow (1120 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Hunger Games trilogy - Suzanne Collins
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: Cinna (Hunger Games), Finnick Odair, Annie Cresta, Katniss Everdeen
Summary:
The life of Cinna, from birth to the moment he meets the Mockingjay.
I haven't read much fanfic for the fandom yet, but OH. What a beautiful look at Cinna. I love getting insight into what his life was like and how he became so involved in everything that happened.
*
Zero to Sixty (1265 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Lie to Me (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Cal Lightman, Gillian Foster, Emily Lightman, Eli Loker, Ria Torres
Summary:
Normally Cal can make it from his office to the exit in sixty seconds, but not when Gillian, Ria, Eli and Emily all want a piece of him.
I haven't watched this show in a while, but OH. This reflects the show I love! These characters! I love them!
*
Feel It In Your Fingers (Five Questions on the Nature of Love) (1425 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Love Actually (2003)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: Joanna (Love Actually), Bernard (Love Actually), Peter (Love Actually), Tony (Love Actually), Aurelia (Love Actually)
Summary:
Love is all around us, so let the feelings show.
So I've actually only seen Love Actually once, years ago (yeah, I know), but this is just lovely and made me happy!
*
The Gay-Straight Alliance (2763 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Princess Diaries - Meg Cabot
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Ling Su/Perin, Lars/Wahim
Characters: Ling Su Wong, Perin Thomas, Lars, Wahim
Summary:
Why doesn't Albert Einstein High School have a gay-straight alliance?
This is some fantastic insight into minor characters from the book! I'd love to read more of this version of the world!
*
and gently whispered hope (1632 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: Vampire Diaries (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Damon Salvatore, Stefan Salvatore, Elena Gilbert
Summary:
There's a voice in Damon's head that sounds suspiciously like Stefan, and it just won't shut up.
A coda of sorts to 2.11 - By the Light of the Moon
I haven't read much of the Yuletide fic for this fandom, but OH. This is "my" Damon, you know? How I see the character. Damon is changing and caring and not sure what to do about it. And the way Stefan and Elena act with him (and Damon's internal thoughts about their actions) is all fantastic.
*
The Curse of the Bambino (And Other Love Stories) (1209 words) by Anonymous
Fandom: You Belong With Me - University of Rochester Yellowjackets (Music Video)
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Glasses Guy/Jock Guy
Characters: Glasses Guy, Jock Guy
Summary:
Sometimes, crushes can lead you to do stupid things. Like pretend to know anything about baseball.
So I haven't actually seen this video (or the orignal for that matter), but I saw it rec'd somewhere and was like "BASEBALL?", so of course I had to click on it! It's cute and sweet and made me think of my lovely flist who put up with all of my baseball talk!
ETA: I got so excited about making my first recs that I forgot to include my gifts! But they were awesome! Will include them in the next post.