Burnt Bridges Over Still Waters - Seishirou/Subaru (Tokyo Babylon, X/1999, & Tsubasa)

[chrysa]

Title: Burnt Bridges Over Still Waters
Author: Kyuu (chrysa)
Email: sumeragi[@]gmail.com
Fandom: Tokyo Babylon, X (X/1999), and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
Pairing: Sakurazuka Seishirou/Sumeragi Subaru
Spoilers: All of Tokyo Babylon, all of X that's published, some of Tsubasa (volume 7 & latest chapters)
Notes: This essay uses manga references.

Comments

[chrysa]

Um, wow, thank you so very much. I really didn't expect to convert anyone to this ship. Truthfully, I didn't think anyone outside of the fandom would be remotely interested in reading it.

You actually managed to sooth some of my fears that I wasn't being descriptive enough, especially since I originally had images linked, but didn't have time to put up.

As for shipping while knowing nothing about canon... I have to say I'm pretty guilty of that with quite a few fandoms I started out in. And while you probably didn't mean it *coughs* I could probably direct you to some places if you did want to read it.

Once again, thank you so much for your lovely comments.

[genki_yasha]

Eeee! You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this!

Brilliant, and worth the wait for sure. There are a handful of typos scattered through it, but nothing horrible, and it's very well worded. Once you give it a run through and clean it up a bit, it'll be perfect. :)

But to love all is to love none, and the person who could make Subaru truly love them had the power to make or break him. And Sakurazuka Seishirou chose to break him.

That line, the way it was composed, broke my heart, because that's just it, you know?

Wonderfully done, and your little section on Tsubasa is pretty much the only reason I've been following it recently. I'm a such bad CLAMP fan. ;x

[chrysa]

Ack! I'm so terribly sorry for taking so long. I can empathize with pain of waiting, so please accept my humblest apologies. My only excuse is that life ate me--on my first due date, I had an essay and presentation the same week (both, happily, receiving A's) and the one I just posted at because it was my friend's 16th birthday and she had a party, and the next day, my other friend said, "Let's throw her a -surprise- party!" Aye. x.x

[ofangoriousone]

I am pretty much crazy impressed that you took on such a hefty fandom- and even more impressed that you did such a thorough, in-depth analysis of their personalities and relationship.

Good going. This was a great read. You've revived my inner S/S fangirl- THANKS AGAIN for writing this fantastic piece of work.

[chrysa]

Thank you. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to stratch more than the exterior since they're so complex, so I'm glad to hear that I managed to get it right.

My inner S/S fangirl rejoices with yours; it was my intention, after all. It's a terrible pity the fandom's almost dead so it's always a good thing when something can stir up enough activity for it to merit notice.

[cephiedvariable]

Oh, this is fantastic. Absolutely, utterly fantastic. Let me go re-read that and write you a longer piece of praise.

[chrysa]

Oh, thank you so much! You don't have to give me a longer piece of praise especially since it's such a long essay to reread. I'm really glad you enjoyed it though.

[bromantic]

MARRY ME. RIGHT NOW. This is the most amazing essay I've read in ages! And you've highlighted X parts as well as Tokyo Babylon.

[chrysa]

...uh... That's very kind of you. But I'm afraid I must decline for reasons regarding your own safety. Epecially since I can't promise you my beloved, rykea, won't marr you if I do.

I tried to highlight as much as I could, but there was a limit (which I went over). Still, I'm glad you enjoyed.