The Reveal
Thought it was going to be an absolute blow-out until the end there. Although this LJer was given stiff competition there towards the end, they still managed to hold on, barely, for the win with 14 correct guesses. Congratulations, lightbulby! *throws confetti* laylah, you were so close...so very close with 13 correct guesses (couldn't count your own). And round of applause for another runner-up to the crown, vissy, with a whopping 12 correct. *rings bells* Huge thanks to everyone who wracked their brains and put in a guess.
A couple of stats you may find interesting -
1. Participants Most Often Guessed Right - 1. pinstripesuit, 2.ponderosa121, followed by 3. louiselux.
2. Participant Most Often Guessed Wrong - devikun
1. 11th division is my posse b/k/a pinstripesuit drew for ianthe - The Courtesan and the Monk (Bleach, Ikkaku/Yumichika, G)
2. alexis t. b/k/a bladderwrack wrote for guilty_as_sin - Sunglasses Before Dawn (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford x Schuldig, NC-17)
3. anadi b/k/a kanzenhanzai wrote for a. clovis and b. dragonfyre - a. A Bene Placito (Saiyuki, Gojyo/Hakkai, R) and b. A Small Taste (Petshop of Horrors, D/Leon, R)
4. annabel lee b/k/a seraphim_grace wrote for a. frincess and b. bernice the cat - a. Akazukin (Weiss Kreuz, Mamoru/Nagi, R) and b. American English (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford/Aya, past Yohji/Aya, R)
5. anouk b/k/a aeneus drew for sconesaresalty - Time Out (Saiyuki, Sanzo, G)
6. avedear b/k/a devikun wrote for a. anadi, b. sally forth, and c. fairchild - a. Relative to Distance (Saiyuki, Hakkai/Gojyo, R), b. Shadows with Which to See (KKM, Conrad/Yuuri, PG-13), and c. To Live is Like Love (Silver Diamond, Chigusa/Rakan/Narushige, R).
7. averna b/k/a giving_ground wrote for betweenmoons - The moon and our scars (Saiyuki, Hakkai/Gojyo, R)
8. cadence b/k/a kylnific wrote for a. silverrhyme and b. tenar - a. A Complication (FFVII:AC, Loz/Yazoo, NC-17) and b. Some Days (Bleach, Ishida/Ichigo, PG)
9. casino b/k/a shayheyred wrote for avedear - Naïve (KKM, Conrad/Yuuri, PG)
10. clovis b/k/a louiselux wrote for a. white clover and b. northern star - a. Brave Disorder (Antique Bakery, Ono/Chikage, mild m/m) and b. Solitary (Saiyuki, Hakkai/Gojyo, AU/NC-17)
11. dragonfyre b/k/a icefalls_tears wrote for a. half dead manwhore, b. greed-san, and c. kade - a. Tempered (Yu Yu Hakusho, Koenma/Sensui, Koenma/Yusuke, PG), b. Power Plays (Yu Yu Hakusho, Yusuke/Koenma, NC-17), and c. Semi- Precious (Gorgeous Carat, Ray + Florian, PG).
12. fairchild b/k/a vissy wrote for kade - Fledglings (Menkui, Akaiwa/Kotori, NC-17)
13. fanta paws b/k/a lucathia_rykatu** wrote for northern star - Christmas at Rikkai Dai (Prince of Tennis, Niou/Yagyuu, PG)
14. feste b/k/a rhosyn_du* wrote for alexis t. - The Practical Applications of Crimes Against Fashion (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford/Schuldig, NC-17)
15. greed-san b/k/a icedark_elf wrote for a. kade and b. northern star - a. Salt and Spice (Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth/Zack/Cloud, AU/PG-13) and b. Tripitaka (Saiyuki, Sanzo/Goku, PG-13).
16. guilty_as_sin b/k/a ann89103 wrote for a. gothgirl*** and b. pep-r-mnt-2 - a. Zusammen Stehend (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford x Schuldig, PG-13) and b. Working Together (Weiss Kreuz, Schuldig/Crawford, R)
17. half dead manwhore b/k/a akai_senshi wrote for kade - By the Horns (xxxHolic, Watanuki/Doumeki, Himawari/??, PG-13)
18. hate_heraclitus b/k/a no_utopia wrote for a. frincess and b. quincyarcher - a. Necrophobia (Bleach, Aizen/Kira, NC-17) and b. In the Kidney Dish (Bleach, Mayuri/Ishida, NC-17)
19. hunter b/k/a laylah wrote for a. memi, b. milky way, and c. nixthes - a. Too Much of a Good Thing (Kingdom Hearts 2, Demyx/Axel, NC-17), b. Less Edge (Kingdom Hearts 2, Xaldin/Luxord, NC-17) and c. Detente (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Marluxia/Zexion, R)
20. ianthe b/k/a miss_arel drew for a. greed-san, b. nopants***, c. silverrhyme, d. turtle_box***, and e. sconesaresalty - a. Doodling (Bleach, Ichigo x Renji, PG-13), b. And the Winner Is... (Bleach, Hollow!Ichigo x Byakuya, PG-13 for blood/bad touch), c. Wicked Prince (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Touga x Saionji w/ bonus Akio, PG for partial nudity), d. Now Hold That Pose (Kingdom Hearts 2, Riku x Roxas, PG) and e. Not That Tuxes Are Supposed to Have Back Pockets... (Ouran High School Host Club, Kaoru x Hikaru, PG)
21. johnny dread b/k/a ponderosa121 drew for hunter - Lucky, Lucky (Kingdom Hearts 2, Demyx/Luxord, PG-13)
22. johnny tremain b/k/a gelfling8604 wrote for whisper - Sharking (Final Fantasy VII, Reno/Rufus, PG-13)
23. kade b/k/a gryvon wrote for a. moondoggy, b. rori, c. clovis, d. koi, e. johnny tremain, f. space yam, g. space yam - a. Return (Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth/Cloud, PG), b. Esthar Influence (Final Fantasy VIII, Seifer/Squall, G), c. Irish Coffee (Antique Bakery, Chikage/Ono, NC-17), d. Kittens (Love Mode, Reiji/Naoya, PG), e. The Differences Between (Final Fantasy VI, Sephiroth/Zack, PG), f. Before Battle (Kingdom Hearts 2, Heartless, PG)**, and g. Heart's Struggle (Kingdom Hearts 2, Struggle referee/rules lawyer, PG-13)**.
24. kurai b/k/a dysis wrote for fairchild - Crime and Punishment (Princess Princess, Yuujiroh/Tooru, Mikoto/Megumi implied, PG)
25. m'jka b/k/a purkledragon** wrote for valandhir*** - Different Nights (Weiss Kreuz, Aya/Yohji, NC-17)
26. memi b/k/a the_loud_monk drew for 11th division is my posse - A New Way to Serenade (Kingdom Hearts 2, Axel, Roxas & Demyx, G)
27. milky way b/k/a gigabomb wrote for kade - Dinner Plans (Rurouni Kenshin, Saitou/Sano, PG)
28. moondoggy b/k/a misskalloway wrote for a. black crosse*** b. thief queen and c. kibbles*** - a. Scars (Kingdom Hearts 2, Leon/Cloud, PG), b. A Distinct Lack of Fuzzy Handcuffs (Star Ocean 3, Albel/Fate, MA), b. A Weekend Night (FMA, Greed/Roy, MA).
29. nixthes b/k/a harukami wrote for a. frincess and b. toastcoloredgirl - a. Assart (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Marluxia/Axel, NC-17) and b. Cracked Concrete (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Marluxia/Axel, R).
30. paperbag writer b/k/a ele5** wrote for casino - The art of distracting and getting promises (FAKE, Dee/Ryo, R).
31. pep-r-mnt-2 b/k/a daegaer wrote for a. tenar, b. bernice the cat, and c. guilty_as_sin - a. The Hinge Upon Which Perfect Happiness Turns (Weiss Kreuz, Nagi/Mamoru, AU/PG-13), b. Sailing to Hirugashima (Weiss Kreuz, Mamoru/Nagi, PG-13), and c. The Luck of the Game (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford/Schuldig, PG).
32. quincyarcher b/k/a shinigamikender wrote for the pathetic queen - Spitfire (Bleach, Grimmjow/Ulquiorra, NC-17).
33. raxoca b/k/a sister_coyote* wrote for rori - With A View (Final Fantasy VII, Rufus/Reno, NC-17).
34. rori b/k/a dark_squall wrote for a. tachibana and b. black crosse*** - a. Never a love (Weiss Kreuz, Aya/Yohji, NC-17) and b. Untitled/Blushes and backless gowns (Final Fantasy VII, Tseng/Reno, PG to 15).
35. sally forth b/k/a thejennabides wrote for a. gothgirl*** and b. 01 and 02 fan*** - a. Bright Without the Sun and b. Oceans Given (Gundam Wing, Trowa/Quatre, AU/R).
36. sarge b/k/a ravenbell* wrote for anouk - All Tied Up (Weiss Kreuz, Yohji/Aya, NC-17).
37. sconesaresalty b/k/a razberrycreme wrote for tachibana - Just For Now (Gundam Wing, Heero x Duo, PG-13).
38. silverrhyme b/k/a starherd wrote for a. memi, b. hunter, and c. whisper - a. Smokin' in the Boys' Room (Final Fantasy VII, Reno/Rude, PG-13), b. Kinaesthesia (Final Fantasy VII/AC, Loz/Yazoo, R to NC-17) and c. Voice (Final Fantasy VII/AC - Yazoo/Loz, NC-17).
39. space yam b/k/a sharkcowsheep wrote for a. turtle_box*** and b. silverrhyme - a. Magic Shoes (Kingdom Hearts 2, Piglet/Sora's Sneakers, PG) and b. Things That Go Up (Ghost in the Shell SAC, Batou/Tachikoma, PG).
40. tachibana b/k/a mookiegatto wrote for Sally Forth - Kind Of (Gundam Wing, Trowa/Quatre, NC-17).
41. tenar b/k/a mistressrenet wrote for pep-r-mnt-2 - Reunion (Weiss Kreuz, Nagi/Mamoru, PG-13)
42. tezuka momo b/k/a gamera wrote for a. thief queen and b. johnny dread - a. Hell is the Impossibility of Reason (Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, Demi-fiend/Futomimi, PG) and b. The Sound of Rain (Naruto, Kiba/Shino, PG).
43. the silent druid b/k/a starza wrote for tezuka momo - Mirror Image (Suikoden 2, Tir/Riou, PG- 13)
44. thermidor b/k/a p_zeitgeist wrote for betweenmoons - Nonattachment (Saiyuki, Ni Jianyi, Kougaiji, PG-13).
45. thief queen b/k/a jurhael wrote for the silent druid - To Forget is to die (Persona: Innocent Sin, Jun/Tatsuya, PG).
46. toastcoloredgirl b/k/a maho_kiwi drew for a. alice_ayres***, b. nixthes, and c. memi - a. Sharing (Final Fantasy VII/AC, Cloud/Vincent, G), b. Accident (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Lexaeus/Zexion, PG) and c. 846 coincidences in a row (Kingdom Hearts 2, Axel/Roxas, G).
47. whisper b/k/a the_dw wrote for johnny dread - Five Stages of Rufus Shinra (As Told by His Turks and Himself) (Final Fantasy VII, Rufus/Tseng, Rufus/Reno, PG-13).
48. white clover b/k/a sunfalling wrote for thief queen - A Cord of Light (Yu-Gi-Oh, Kaiba/Alister, NC-17).
*picked up an unclaimed prompt
**pinch hitter
***dropped out (voluntarily or disqualified)
bernice the cat b/k/a murasakisilver wrote for alice ayres/solitaryjane - Victory (Mirage of Blaze, Naoe/Takaya, light R)
northern star b/k/a elyndys for averna/giving_ground (late)
Kote b/k/a kohakutenshi for white clover/sunfalling (late)
betweenmoons b/k/a tad_coast for thermidor/p_zeitgeist (late)
frincess b/k/a maiahaha for cadence/kylnific (late)
stray heart b/k/a livetolove for the silent druid/starza (late)
A couple of stats you may find interesting -
1. Participants Most Often Guessed Right - 1. pinstripesuit, 2.ponderosa121, followed by 3. louiselux.
2. Participant Most Often Guessed Wrong - devikun
1. 11th division is my posse b/k/a pinstripesuit drew for ianthe - The Courtesan and the Monk (Bleach, Ikkaku/Yumichika, G)
2. alexis t. b/k/a bladderwrack wrote for guilty_as_sin - Sunglasses Before Dawn (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford x Schuldig, NC-17)
3. anadi b/k/a kanzenhanzai wrote for a. clovis and b. dragonfyre - a. A Bene Placito (Saiyuki, Gojyo/Hakkai, R) and b. A Small Taste (Petshop of Horrors, D/Leon, R)
4. annabel lee b/k/a seraphim_grace wrote for a. frincess and b. bernice the cat - a. Akazukin (Weiss Kreuz, Mamoru/Nagi, R) and b. American English (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford/Aya, past Yohji/Aya, R)
5. anouk b/k/a aeneus drew for sconesaresalty - Time Out (Saiyuki, Sanzo, G)
6. avedear b/k/a devikun wrote for a. anadi, b. sally forth, and c. fairchild - a. Relative to Distance (Saiyuki, Hakkai/Gojyo, R), b. Shadows with Which to See (KKM, Conrad/Yuuri, PG-13), and c. To Live is Like Love (Silver Diamond, Chigusa/Rakan/Narushige, R).
7. averna b/k/a giving_ground wrote for betweenmoons - The moon and our scars (Saiyuki, Hakkai/Gojyo, R)
8. cadence b/k/a kylnific wrote for a. silverrhyme and b. tenar - a. A Complication (FFVII:AC, Loz/Yazoo, NC-17) and b. Some Days (Bleach, Ishida/Ichigo, PG)
9. casino b/k/a shayheyred wrote for avedear - Naïve (KKM, Conrad/Yuuri, PG)
10. clovis b/k/a louiselux wrote for a. white clover and b. northern star - a. Brave Disorder (Antique Bakery, Ono/Chikage, mild m/m) and b. Solitary (Saiyuki, Hakkai/Gojyo, AU/NC-17)
11. dragonfyre b/k/a icefalls_tears wrote for a. half dead manwhore, b. greed-san, and c. kade - a. Tempered (Yu Yu Hakusho, Koenma/Sensui, Koenma/Yusuke, PG), b. Power Plays (Yu Yu Hakusho, Yusuke/Koenma, NC-17), and c. Semi- Precious (Gorgeous Carat, Ray + Florian, PG).
12. fairchild b/k/a vissy wrote for kade - Fledglings (Menkui, Akaiwa/Kotori, NC-17)
13. fanta paws b/k/a lucathia_rykatu** wrote for northern star - Christmas at Rikkai Dai (Prince of Tennis, Niou/Yagyuu, PG)
14. feste b/k/a rhosyn_du* wrote for alexis t. - The Practical Applications of Crimes Against Fashion (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford/Schuldig, NC-17)
15. greed-san b/k/a icedark_elf wrote for a. kade and b. northern star - a. Salt and Spice (Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth/Zack/Cloud, AU/PG-13) and b. Tripitaka (Saiyuki, Sanzo/Goku, PG-13).
16. guilty_as_sin b/k/a ann89103 wrote for a. gothgirl*** and b. pep-r-mnt-2 - a. Zusammen Stehend (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford x Schuldig, PG-13) and b. Working Together (Weiss Kreuz, Schuldig/Crawford, R)
17. half dead manwhore b/k/a akai_senshi wrote for kade - By the Horns (xxxHolic, Watanuki/Doumeki, Himawari/??, PG-13)
18. hate_heraclitus b/k/a no_utopia wrote for a. frincess and b. quincyarcher - a. Necrophobia (Bleach, Aizen/Kira, NC-17) and b. In the Kidney Dish (Bleach, Mayuri/Ishida, NC-17)
19. hunter b/k/a laylah wrote for a. memi, b. milky way, and c. nixthes - a. Too Much of a Good Thing (Kingdom Hearts 2, Demyx/Axel, NC-17), b. Less Edge (Kingdom Hearts 2, Xaldin/Luxord, NC-17) and c. Detente (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Marluxia/Zexion, R)
20. ianthe b/k/a miss_arel drew for a. greed-san, b. nopants***, c. silverrhyme, d. turtle_box***, and e. sconesaresalty - a. Doodling (Bleach, Ichigo x Renji, PG-13), b. And the Winner Is... (Bleach, Hollow!Ichigo x Byakuya, PG-13 for blood/bad touch), c. Wicked Prince (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Touga x Saionji w/ bonus Akio, PG for partial nudity), d. Now Hold That Pose (Kingdom Hearts 2, Riku x Roxas, PG) and e. Not That Tuxes Are Supposed to Have Back Pockets... (Ouran High School Host Club, Kaoru x Hikaru, PG)
21. johnny dread b/k/a ponderosa121 drew for hunter - Lucky, Lucky (Kingdom Hearts 2, Demyx/Luxord, PG-13)
22. johnny tremain b/k/a gelfling8604 wrote for whisper - Sharking (Final Fantasy VII, Reno/Rufus, PG-13)
23. kade b/k/a gryvon wrote for a. moondoggy, b. rori, c. clovis, d. koi, e. johnny tremain, f. space yam, g. space yam - a. Return (Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth/Cloud, PG), b. Esthar Influence (Final Fantasy VIII, Seifer/Squall, G), c. Irish Coffee (Antique Bakery, Chikage/Ono, NC-17), d. Kittens (Love Mode, Reiji/Naoya, PG), e. The Differences Between (Final Fantasy VI, Sephiroth/Zack, PG), f. Before Battle (Kingdom Hearts 2, Heartless, PG)**, and g. Heart's Struggle (Kingdom Hearts 2, Struggle referee/rules lawyer, PG-13)**.
24. kurai b/k/a dysis wrote for fairchild - Crime and Punishment (Princess Princess, Yuujiroh/Tooru, Mikoto/Megumi implied, PG)
25. m'jka b/k/a purkledragon** wrote for valandhir*** - Different Nights (Weiss Kreuz, Aya/Yohji, NC-17)
26. memi b/k/a the_loud_monk drew for 11th division is my posse - A New Way to Serenade (Kingdom Hearts 2, Axel, Roxas & Demyx, G)
27. milky way b/k/a gigabomb wrote for kade - Dinner Plans (Rurouni Kenshin, Saitou/Sano, PG)
28. moondoggy b/k/a misskalloway wrote for a. black crosse*** b. thief queen and c. kibbles*** - a. Scars (Kingdom Hearts 2, Leon/Cloud, PG), b. A Distinct Lack of Fuzzy Handcuffs (Star Ocean 3, Albel/Fate, MA), b. A Weekend Night (FMA, Greed/Roy, MA).
29. nixthes b/k/a harukami wrote for a. frincess and b. toastcoloredgirl - a. Assart (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Marluxia/Axel, NC-17) and b. Cracked Concrete (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Marluxia/Axel, R).
30. paperbag writer b/k/a ele5** wrote for casino - The art of distracting and getting promises (FAKE, Dee/Ryo, R).
31. pep-r-mnt-2 b/k/a daegaer wrote for a. tenar, b. bernice the cat, and c. guilty_as_sin - a. The Hinge Upon Which Perfect Happiness Turns (Weiss Kreuz, Nagi/Mamoru, AU/PG-13), b. Sailing to Hirugashima (Weiss Kreuz, Mamoru/Nagi, PG-13), and c. The Luck of the Game (Weiss Kreuz, Crawford/Schuldig, PG).
32. quincyarcher b/k/a shinigamikender wrote for the pathetic queen - Spitfire (Bleach, Grimmjow/Ulquiorra, NC-17).
33. raxoca b/k/a sister_coyote* wrote for rori - With A View (Final Fantasy VII, Rufus/Reno, NC-17).
34. rori b/k/a dark_squall wrote for a. tachibana and b. black crosse*** - a. Never a love (Weiss Kreuz, Aya/Yohji, NC-17) and b. Untitled/Blushes and backless gowns (Final Fantasy VII, Tseng/Reno, PG to 15).
35. sally forth b/k/a thejennabides wrote for a. gothgirl*** and b. 01 and 02 fan*** - a. Bright Without the Sun and b. Oceans Given (Gundam Wing, Trowa/Quatre, AU/R).
36. sarge b/k/a ravenbell* wrote for anouk - All Tied Up (Weiss Kreuz, Yohji/Aya, NC-17).
37. sconesaresalty b/k/a razberrycreme wrote for tachibana - Just For Now (Gundam Wing, Heero x Duo, PG-13).
38. silverrhyme b/k/a starherd wrote for a. memi, b. hunter, and c. whisper - a. Smokin' in the Boys' Room (Final Fantasy VII, Reno/Rude, PG-13), b. Kinaesthesia (Final Fantasy VII/AC, Loz/Yazoo, R to NC-17) and c. Voice (Final Fantasy VII/AC - Yazoo/Loz, NC-17).
39. space yam b/k/a sharkcowsheep wrote for a. turtle_box*** and b. silverrhyme - a. Magic Shoes (Kingdom Hearts 2, Piglet/Sora's Sneakers, PG) and b. Things That Go Up (Ghost in the Shell SAC, Batou/Tachikoma, PG).
40. tachibana b/k/a mookiegatto wrote for Sally Forth - Kind Of (Gundam Wing, Trowa/Quatre, NC-17).
41. tenar b/k/a mistressrenet wrote for pep-r-mnt-2 - Reunion (Weiss Kreuz, Nagi/Mamoru, PG-13)
42. tezuka momo b/k/a gamera wrote for a. thief queen and b. johnny dread - a. Hell is the Impossibility of Reason (Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, Demi-fiend/Futomimi, PG) and b. The Sound of Rain (Naruto, Kiba/Shino, PG).
43. the silent druid b/k/a starza wrote for tezuka momo - Mirror Image (Suikoden 2, Tir/Riou, PG- 13)
44. thermidor b/k/a p_zeitgeist wrote for betweenmoons - Nonattachment (Saiyuki, Ni Jianyi, Kougaiji, PG-13).
45. thief queen b/k/a jurhael wrote for the silent druid - To Forget is to die (Persona: Innocent Sin, Jun/Tatsuya, PG).
46. toastcoloredgirl b/k/a maho_kiwi drew for a. alice_ayres***, b. nixthes, and c. memi - a. Sharing (Final Fantasy VII/AC, Cloud/Vincent, G), b. Accident (Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Lexaeus/Zexion, PG) and c. 846 coincidences in a row (Kingdom Hearts 2, Axel/Roxas, G).
47. whisper b/k/a the_dw wrote for johnny dread - Five Stages of Rufus Shinra (As Told by His Turks and Himself) (Final Fantasy VII, Rufus/Tseng, Rufus/Reno, PG-13).
48. white clover b/k/a sunfalling wrote for thief queen - A Cord of Light (Yu-Gi-Oh, Kaiba/Alister, NC-17).
*picked up an unclaimed prompt
**pinch hitter
***dropped out (voluntarily or disqualified)
bernice the cat b/k/a murasakisilver wrote for alice ayres/solitaryjane - Victory (Mirage of Blaze, Naoe/Takaya, light R)
northern star b/k/a elyndys for averna/giving_ground (late)
Kote b/k/a kohakutenshi for white clover/sunfalling (late)
betweenmoons b/k/a tad_coast for thermidor/p_zeitgeist (late)
frincess b/k/a maiahaha for cadence/kylnific (late)
stray heart b/k/a livetolove for the silent druid/starza (late)