Arcadia Sterling
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Joined 04-11-06, id: 1026131, Profile Updated: 07-04-20
Author has written 4 stories for Superman.

Update 7-4-2020: Just sitting here, listening to all those fireworks.


Now available!

Shatterpoint: Catalyst- Reboot of the original series archived below. Will be cross-posted to here and AO3. Same idea as before. Clark Kent becoming Superman, but amidst the crap-sack dystopia that America is disturbingly turning into.

Catalyst combines plot threads from both Crucible and Formation along with unused ideas that were originally going to be written as side-stories. Bits and pieces of dialogue/narrative/structural framework can and will be ripped directly from the archived series because I wrote it in the first place and I can use the material again if I want. Otherwise, it's a near-total overhaul.

Updated infrequently on Saturdays, roundabouts 5-6pm Eastern time

Now posted: chapter 4/??


Discontinued, but archived here. SEE CATALYST FOR THE REBOOT

Crucible- COMPLETE, POSTED. 42 chapters and an epilogue. This is the Superman origin story that employs a lot of canon welding and was mostly inspired by Superman: the Animated Series.

Architects- COMPLETE. POSTED. 15 chapters and an epilogue in total. A story about the Metropolis P.D. Special Crimes Unit, featuring Maggie Sawyer. A pseudo-sequel to Crucible. Takes place about three months after Crucible.

Formation-COMPLETE. 15 CHAPTERS POSTED. DISCONTINUED. A proper sequel to Crucible. Takes place about five months after Architects and nine months after Crucible.

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Caboodle of Chaos by Hedgi reviews
Sequel to Clowder of Chaos. In season two of Metakitties, Canon goes a bit fuzzy... Three dozen superpowered kitties and Team Flash will see to that. 60% plot, 40% crack, almost entirely kitten goodness. Old friends, new faces, and the whole Kit'n'caboodle of chaos
Flash - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 28,203 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 3/23/2017 - Published: 5/29/2016 - Barry A./The Flash, Iris W., Dr. Caitlin S., Cisco R.
It's not the Raptor DNA by SkullsandDuggery reviews
"Her hateful gaze was all too familiar, almost a mirror when he saw past the crimson color, and slit pupils." Because we all know the scientists of Jurassic World had proven themselves incapable of exercising discipline when it came to temptations. Why would it be any different with creating the Indominus? Constructive criticism is welcome and appreciated!
Jurassic Park - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 89 - Words: 720,118 - Reviews: 5886 - Favs: 4,185 - Follows: 3,534 - Updated: 2/5/2017 - Published: 6/15/2015 - Owen, Indominus Rex
Clowder of chaos by Hedgi reviews
Set before the Wells is Eobard reveal, will continue to the season finale with Auing and such. Prompt: Suddenly Kittens. Barry enters the cortex at Star Labs to discover absolute chaos. Adorable, adorable chaos. Chaos in the form of 27 metakitties.
Flash - Rated: K - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 51,427 - Reviews: 122 - Favs: 137 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 1/1/2016 - Published: 5/27/2015 - Barry A./The Flash, Dr. Caitlin S., Cisco R., Eobard T./Impostor Harrison W./Reverse-Flash - Complete
A Progression of Kisses by addie-cake reviews
After Barry kissed her, Iris turned to face him. "This will never happen again, will it? We'll both get married, of course - you to some pretty woman in tight pencil skirts and red lipstick, and me to some hot stud with big muscles and dimples. Who knows, I may not even like dimples." Barry's only response was, "Tight pencil skirts?" Slight AU, BarryXIris
Young Justice - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,183 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/8/2014 - Barry A./Flash, Iris W. - Complete
The Ninth Circle by ShadowMajin reviews
When one man stands up for a fallen city, the consequences aren't always desired. Such is the nature of Gotham City.
Batman - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 25 - Words: 120,873 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 11/26/2013 - Published: 9/3/2013 - Bruce W./Batman, James G., Victor F./Mr. Freeze - Complete
Underground by grownup reviews
AU. Ten years following the (slightly rehashed) events of "A Death In The Family", Jason returns to life, mostly unharmed...but he isn't the only one. Something dark is stirring in Gotham, and Batman will need all the help he can get, even if he won't admit it.
Batman - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,535 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 7/27/2013 - Published: 4/30/2013 - Jason T./Red Hood, Damian W./Robin
Contractions and Split Infinitives by P.I.D reviews
Rapunzel is intimidated when she is finally given the opportunity to meet other princesses. Mostly humor, but there's some mild romance.
Tangled - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,734 - Reviews: 203 - Favs: 1,236 - Follows: 130 - Published: 12/15/2010 - Rapunzel, Eugene F./Flynn R. - Complete
Kingdom Hearts: Fallout by Katrover Swatroad reviews
Just because Organization XIII fell doesn't mean there's no fallout. Now, Sora must face its revenge-fueled allies ... and his own guilt? Who knew Dark City was populated? Written after KHII, but before 385/2 Days or Birth By Sleep. DEAD FIC. I'm sorry. I tried to continue this story. I really did. Please accept my apologies and move by playing Coded and Dream Drop Distance.
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: T - English - Mystery - Chapters: 29 - Words: 118,292 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 6/9/2010 - Published: 7/26/2006 - Sora, Roxas - Complete
Villains by Belphegor reviews
It would've been a quiet night at the Central City Rogues' pub if the Justice League hadn't fired that big laser cannon. But Captain Cold would never forget what happened after Weather Wizard ran in and shouted to turn on the TV. DCAU Rogues, no slash.
Justice League - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,626 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 833 - Follows: 166 - Published: 12/24/2009 - Len S./Captain Cold, Wally W./Flash - Complete
Just Fruity by Primsong reviews
Ten and Three and exploding fruitcake. Who could ask for more? The Brigadier faces an sugar-filled invasion of UNIT while being aided by two Doctors who have a childhood favor to return. Obviously not to be taken too seriously.
Doctor Who - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,769 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/12/2009 - 3rd Doctor, 10th Doctor - Complete
Timely Errors by Worfe reviews
Harry Potter never had much luck, being sent to his parents’ past should have been expected. 'Complete' Time travel fic.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 13 - Words: 130,020 - Reviews: 2287 - Favs: 11,104 - Follows: 3,351 - Updated: 7/7/2009 - Published: 4/15/2008 - Harry P., James P. - Complete
Those Lacking Spines by Organization VI reviews
Immune to a suspicious parasite by merit of their manly looks, Xaldin, Vexen and Lexaeus set out on a journey to save the rest of Organization XIII from the biggest nightmare of all: stupid fanfiction.
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 13 - Words: 111,474 - Reviews: 1917 - Favs: 2,405 - Follows: 673 - Updated: 9/18/2008 - Published: 4/20/2006 - Xaldin, Vexen - Complete
The Track of a Storm by Lady Taliesin reviews
James Potter died on October 31, 1981. But when, nearly six years later, Lord Voldemort invokes an ancient magic to restore himself to a body, James is drawn back into a world where everything he knows is gone, and everyone he cares about thinks him dead
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 133,551 - Reviews: 1110 - Favs: 1,352 - Follows: 526 - Updated: 6/26/2008 - Published: 5/22/2005 - James P., Harry P. - Complete
Pain in the Axel by dragonnova reviews
Axel decides that the middle of the night is the perfect time to drag Roxas along and seek revenge on the petty wrongs fellow Organization members have inflicted upon him. Oh the horror... the horror.
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 39,733 - Reviews: 86 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 6/7/2008 - Published: 1/20/2007 - Axel - Complete
A Match made in Hell by Ri2 reviews
The Keybearers have been forcefully invited to the event of the year: Maleficent's wedding. Yes, you heard me. And you'll NEVER believe who the groom is... Pt. 3 of the epilogue is up. All done. Let's celebrate
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 18 - Words: 625,226 - Reviews: 284 - Favs: 223 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 5/30/2008 - Published: 11/21/2006 - Complete
Sparks and Plasma by organized disorder reviews
Movieverse. A year after Mission City, Ironhide and Chromia gain their sparks' desire and chaos ensues. Chapter 50: Bumblebee gets a surprise, and Nightfire gets her playmate.
Transformers/Beast Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 50 - Words: 118,387 - Reviews: 911 - Favs: 312 - Follows: 168 - Updated: 5/11/2008 - Published: 8/22/2007 - Ironhide, Chromia - Complete
The Long Road Home by Conna Stevenson reviews
Damaged and unable to communicate with or even find his fellow Autobots, a lone survivor crashes to Earth and must locate Optimus and the others before a dangerous enemy arrives. Who can he trust, if he cannot tell friend from foe?
Transformers - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 60,622 - Reviews: 611 - Favs: 599 - Follows: 538 - Updated: 2/26/2008 - Published: 7/8/2007
The Man With No Name by Frostfyre7 reviews
He hadn't really counted on getting into a pub brawl over the color of his coat on some speck of a planet, or signing up with a crew of petty criminals. Still, he'd always wondered what really happened to those Lost Colonists from Earth...
Crossover - Doctor Who & Firefly - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 32 - Words: 105,986 - Reviews: 1186 - Favs: 2,905 - Follows: 673 - Updated: 1/15/2008 - Published: 4/9/2007 - 10th Doctor - Complete
Little Brother by Karategal reviews
Movie Verse : 2007 Just how did Optimus Prime and the other Autobots feel about leaving Bumblebee, the closest thing they have ever had to a little brother, behind? Protocol only goes so far, even for a commander.
Transformers - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 37,730 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 542 - Follows: 145 - Updated: 9/19/2007 - Published: 7/13/2007 - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee - Complete
They're Made Out of Meat by Aayla Security reviews
[2007 Movieverse] After receiving Bumblebee's report, two Transformers decide to reevaluate their plans of immediately launching for the Earth.
Transformers/Beast Wars - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,354 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/2/2007 - Complete
The Party from Hell by i AM the Random Idiot reviews
There’s a party in the Underworld! All of the major villains are invited, but what’s this? Maleficent won’t let her newest ally attend? Well...Riku’s going to go anyway! Insanity, drinking contests, and Chris Farley impersonations abound! IT IS DONE.
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,688 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 8/25/2007 - Published: 8/4/2006 - Riku - Complete
We, In Faith by Elagabalus reviews
[AU] The world believes that Harry Potter died sixteen years ago while his parents survived. But with the Triwizard Tournament finally starting, why has this boy that looks so much like the Potters appeared? ON HIATUS
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 116,244 - Reviews: 875 - Favs: 1,470 - Follows: 1,449 - Updated: 8/19/2007 - Published: 5/13/2005 - Harry P.
Shadows of the Future by stormqueen873 reviews
ObiWan lost the duel on Mustafar, but instead of dying, he finds himself on a ship leaving Tatooine, with his old Master and a familiar young boy. As events begin to unfold, can he stop the future he knows from occuring? TPM AU, ObiAniQui bonding, DONE!
Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 27 - Words: 129,321 - Reviews: 2784 - Favs: 8,309 - Follows: 2,230 - Updated: 6/6/2007 - Published: 7/19/2006 - Obi-Wan K., Qui-Gon J. - Complete
A Stranger in an Unholy Land by serpant-sorcerer reviews
PART I: Days before his 6th year, Harry Potter is sucked into another universe by forces not of this world. Dazed and confused, Harry finds himself in a world where his parents are alive, where Voldemort has never fallen and he is Voldemort's key enforcer
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 17 - Words: 470,388 - Reviews: 1736 - Favs: 4,445 - Follows: 1,648 - Updated: 4/25/2007 - Published: 7/14/2004 - Harry P., Voldemort - Complete
What Dreams May Come by missers reviews
Evan Gryffin spent the last 15 years as an ordinary muggle trying to remember something about his past. Then someone from his past sees him. And recognizes him. James? James...P-p-potter? PreHBP
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 94,331 - Reviews: 546 - Favs: 412 - Follows: 317 - Updated: 3/5/2007 - Published: 7/30/2004 - James P.
A Cereas Dispute by MilleFeuille reviews
Axel catches Xemnas trying to make off with the last bowl of Froot Loops and that's when all hell breaks loose. Oneshot fic based on a really odd dream I had.
Kingdom Hearts - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,126 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 11 - Published: 1/12/2007 - Complete
Charmed Curses by Lady Geuna reviews
What if James Potter wasn't killed on Halloween, 1981? Voldemort devised the perfect punishment for his insolence. A curse that would cause James more pain than the Cruciatus Curse could ever. Harry. James. Marauders, Snape, etc...
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 30 - Words: 216,258 - Reviews: 1308 - Favs: 844 - Follows: 232 - Updated: 1/1/2007 - Published: 2/10/2002 - James P., Harry P. - Complete
Eggs in My Lap by Kiki Cabou reviews
Hedwig is expecting. Expect the unexpected. :D Takes place during Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 17,377 - Reviews: 149 - Favs: 426 - Follows: 123 - Updated: 12/8/2006 - Published: 9/8/2006 - Harry P. - Complete
Stop Light by BanditPonyta reviews
A lighthearted story about Matt being hit by a van. No, I'm not crazy. I can't believe I wrote another part to this. LOL
Digimon - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,906 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 7/4/2006 - Published: 9/30/2005 - Yamato I./Matt, Taichi Y./Tai K. - Complete
Blue 42 by The Starhorse reviews
Beware of irritating Prowl. It does not pay.
Transformers/Beast Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,295 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 472 - Follows: 54 - Published: 6/16/2006 - Complete
Eternal Sunshine of the Scourgified Mind by Solstice Muse reviews
The trio have defeated Voldemort but paid a devastating price.How can they cope without each other and without any magical memories?. This fic is now being gradually beta'd and chapters reposted
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 49 - Words: 177,085 - Reviews: 1243 - Favs: 788 - Follows: 177 - Updated: 5/25/2006 - Published: 9/26/2005 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
The Weight of Water by virgo79 reviews
Regret is heavy. Bill Turner, with nothing left to lose. Or so he thinks, but he's been out of touch for a while. Bottom of the ocean and all. (Post-movie)
Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 64,132 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 87 - Updated: 5/18/2006 - Published: 8/10/2004
Harry Potter and the Dimensional Trunk by Ophiuchus reviews
Post OOTP. COMPLETED. Harry's 6th year will be another exciting year. How does the trunk Ron gave him help his fight against V? Pre HBP. HG RHr
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 23 - Words: 272,782 - Reviews: 512 - Favs: 1,637 - Follows: 454 - Updated: 8/7/2005 - Published: 6/27/2005 - Complete
Meetings of Marauders by Whiskey reviews
An accident with a time turner sends Fred into the era of the Marauders. Will he save the world by altering the course of events or throw it into a whole new age of chaos? Chapters 1 to 10 and 12 to 18 have been edited and reposted. 24.12.07
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 29 - Words: 60,354 - Reviews: 1378 - Favs: 897 - Follows: 581 - Updated: 4/18/2005 - Published: 6/2/2003 - Sirius B., Fred W.
Zero 2: A Revision by Ultra Sonic 007 reviews
Season 02. You thought you knew it. But not this one. This is a revision. A restart. A whole new look at the series...and one that will change everything... [COMPLETE]
Digimon - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 60 - Words: 583,698 - Reviews: 897 - Favs: 394 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 2/14/2005 - Published: 11/2/2003 - Complete
I'd Kill You If You Weren't Already Dead by Backroads reviews
After helping defeat Voldemort, Ron finds himself not only dead, but a ghost. Worse, his brother Percy had died unbeknownst to the family a year earlier. Worse still, they've been sentenced to spend the next century together. Will they survive?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 31 - Words: 122,462 - Reviews: 874 - Favs: 301 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 12/27/2004 - Published: 4/6/2004 - Ron W., Percy W. - Complete
The Speculum Curse by Hyphen reviews
It's the day before a big Quidditch game, and James is acting very strangely. Could it be a Slytherin curse? And can the other Marauders help?
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 26,854 - Reviews: 250 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 2/23/2001 - Published: 8/18/2000
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Shatterpoint: Catalyst reviews
For thirty years, superheroes have been gone from the world and everything has changed for the worst. Tension are high and ambition heats the unstable ground upon which Metropolis stands. And yet a sliver of hope for a brighter future rests in the hands of Clark Kent, even if he doesn't know it yet. Change will be catalyzed. An origin story
Superman - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 25,979 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 3/28 - Published: 9/7/2019 - Lois L., Clark K./Kal-El/Superman
Formation reviews
There's a question that Lois Lane is determined to answer, a dilemma that Clark Kent isn't sure how to solve, and a superhero whom Lex Luthor will bring down to earth. By any means necessary. Proper sequel to Crucible. DISCONTINUED. SERIES TO BE REBOOTED.
Superman - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 98,797 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 12/24/2018 - Published: 2/8/2018 - L. Luthor, Lois L., Clark K./Kal-El/Superman
Architects reviews
It's a brave new world out there. A look into the lives and losses of the Metropolis P.D. Special Crimes Unit as they struggle to adapt to a changing Metropolis. DISCONTINUED SERIES
Superman - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 95,921 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 10/27/2017 - Published: 3/10/2017 - Complete
Crucible reviews
The world that doesn't have superheroes anymore and Clark Kent just wanted to be a news reporter who tries to make the world a better place. But history casts a long shadow and the future is already in motion. An origin story. DISCONTINUED SERIES
Superman - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 44 - Words: 271,103 - Reviews: 158 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 2/8/2017 - Published: 10/23/2015 - Lois L., Clark K./Kal-El/Superman - Complete