NEW STORY* for the first time in... years. Apologies to those who enjoyed "The Return," that is officially on hiatus. I even corrected the summary to state that. Latest story ideas have all been Bleach-centric and Grimmjow is an all-time favorite. This new piece is a random alternate Bleach-verse, but I think it's fun. Grimmjow and Ichigo are more similar than different, and rather than romantic pairing between them, I've decided to write them as brothers. And don't ya think they'd be such adorable kiddos?

Why FanFic? Adulthood is overrated. That said, moments of escape and fantasy are my saving grace. I'm ever thankful to those who take the time to create and post their work for our collective enjoyment. It has officially been years since I posted any writings, but those stories are not forgotten. The resolutions are stuffed in the further-most file cabinets of my brain, but still accessible.

~ Shigemoto

Some of my favorite series (of the sword-fighting variety) are Naruto, Bleach, Samurai Deeper Kyo, Vampire Knight, and Persona Trinity Soul. I also enjoy some the light-hearted school dramas (Yakitate! Japan, Ouran High School Host Club) and of course, the total angst/romance (Wallflower, Ceres). *NEW FAVS* House of Five Leaves and Kuroshitsuji (both with historical themes). I also love Studio Ghibli films.

So far, I have written stories with these pairings, but considering more as I have some new-found favorites:

KakaSaku

ItaSaku

KakaHina

Hidan/Sakura (courtesy of TheRoseandtheDagger 's "Tell them I was still alive when you saw me")

Hidan/Hinata (Why not?)

Genma/Ino and/or Shizune

Tenzo/Shizune

And new favorites:

Grimmjow x Orihime or Nel, but mostly, Grimmjow x Ichigo!