Fox in the Starshide bio
 Author has written 56 stories for Castlevania, Rurouni Kenshin, Final Fantasy I-VI, Fushigi Yuugi, Harry Potter, Allison & Lillia, Fullmetal Alchemist, Misc. Games, Natsume Yūjin-Chō, Kiki's Delivery Service, Hyouka/氷菓, Morbito/精霊の守り人, Hunger Games, Mythology, Chronicles of Prydain, Mushishi, Misc. Books, Princess Tutu, Snowpiercer, Fairy Tales, Cadfael, Legend of Zelda, and Akatsuki no Yona/暁のヨナ. Anyone who wants to use my work as a basis for their own fanfic, fanart, podfic, translation, or other transformative work has my permission to do so. Just credit me as appropriate. A few of my oldest stories are only available here, but for the most part this is a "deprecated mirror." Most of my stories are also available on the Archive Of Our Own, also under the pen name "foxinthestars," and the Ao3 versions often include more author's notes and better formatting. |
Embers by Vathara reviews
Dragon's fire is not so easily extinguished; when Zuko rediscovers a lost firebending technique, shifting flames can shift the world... Follows "Theft Absolute".
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 91 - Words: 757,722 - Reviews: 9419 - Favs: 8,053 - Follows: 4,316 - Updated: 1/18/2014 - Published: 9/24/2009 - Zuko, Iroh - Complete
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Butterfly Effect reviews
A blink of the eyes, a turn of the head, and Yona might have met one of the dragons much sooner. And one might have led to another, and another… (For Lanerose, Yuletide fanfiction exchange 2017.) Canon divergence/childhood friends AU, no spoilers beyond TV anime.
Akatsuki no Yona/暁のヨナ - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,791 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 17 - Published: 1/9/2018 - Yona, Hak, Soo-won, Four Dragon Warriors
The Longest Night (I promise - I can't promise) reviews
When Yona and her friends need shelter for the winter, Kija insists on bringing them to White Dragon Village for a traditional solstice festival honoring his ancestors. The ritual brings messages from the world of the dead, including a visit from the most honored white dragon ancestor of all — but what begins as a joyous meeting threatens to become a tragedy.
Akatsuki no Yona/暁のヨナ - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 46,780 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 11 - Published: 8/18/2017 - Yona, Kija/White Dragon, Four Dragon Warriors, Guen - Complete
Reflected Light reviews
A mirror gives Shin-ah a new kind of sight, showing him the one thing usually hidden from him. He has a chance to see his own eyes, and to see them the way Yona sees them — but exploring the possibility means dealing with the mirror's owner.
Akatsuki no Yona/暁のヨナ - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,529 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 9 - Published: 5/19/2017 - Jae-Ha/Green Dragon, Shin-Ah/Blue Dragon - Complete
Curls reviews
Caught in the rain with Jae-ha, Yona finds what might be some unexpected common ground.
Akatsuki no Yona/暁のヨナ - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 825 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/25/2017 - Yona, Jae-Ha/Green Dragon - Complete
Medicine and Poison reviews
Locked in a cell in Xing, Jae-ha must deal not only with his fresh injuries but also with an old problem: the paralyzing treachery of his own mind. It draws him into memories of one of the darkest moments of his past, but in the present, Yoon and the other dragons need him — and he needs them.
Akatsuki no Yona/暁のヨナ - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,368 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 18 - Published: 3/13/2017 - Jae-Ha/Green Dragon, Yun, Four Dragon Warriors, Garou - Complete
Wear My Fearsome Power reviews
On Princess Zelda's sixteenth birthday, Impa teaches her a story like no other, in which Link faces an enemy like no other: an enemy who can turn the moon against the earth and turn Link's own doubts against his very soul. At last Link holds the strength to win in his hands, but to wear such fearsome power demands a new kind of courage. (for steelneko, New Years Resolution 2017)
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,504 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 7 - Published: 2/10/2017 - Link, Zelda, Fierce Deity, Majora's Mask - Complete
Not All Chains are Forged of Iron (let me go - don't let me go) reviews
A search for an ancient relic leads Yona and her friends to Green Dragon Village. Jae-ha refuses to go with them — it's enough for him to have broken his chains and moved on — but ghosts from the past have other ideas, and they will force Yona to confront the chains binding her own heart. (Yuletide 2016, for mllelaurel)
Akatsuki no Yona/暁のヨナ - Rated: T - English - Drama/Fantasy - Chapters: 4 - Words: 32,587 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 26 - Published: 1/12/2017 - Yona, Jae-Ha/Green Dragon, Zeno/Yellow Dragon, Shuten - Complete
Shadow of Another Hero reviews
(Based on Zelda II: The Adventure of Link) Link has recovered the Triforce of Courage at last, but the final battle has left him shaken, and waking Princess Zelda isn't the happy ending he expects. For Samuraiter, Insert Coin Exchange 2016
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,925 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 4/16/2016 - Link, Zelda, Impa, Shadow Link - Complete
Granny Syrup's Charms for Ladies reviews
Trouble at Lon Lon Ranch sends Link on a sidequest to discover Witch Syrup's secret basement inventory, but even once he makes it in, just what it is she's selling down there is a puzzle to him. (Contains cartoon violence, sex ed topics, embarrassment, all pretty innocent though.)
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,624 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/20/2016 - Link, Malon, Ezlo - Complete
The Amber Stone reviews
In olden days, gems as well as herbs were thought to have healing powers. Cadfael knows better — but beyond the realm of knowledge, faith still remains. (For down, Yuletide 2015)
Cadfael - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,105 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 1/2/2016 - Complete
Stardust Roses
Snow White and Rose Red live peacefully in the forest with their mother, but their earliest memories are of a different life: a blighted homeworld and a journey through the stars. A winter visitor and a falling star lead them on a journey to discover the truth about their home and about their own mysterious powers. (For AlexSeanchai, Once Upon a Fic 2015)
Fairy Tales - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,133 - Favs: 2 - Published: 1/2/2016 - Complete
If Any Moment (Could Last Forever) reviews
Based on Psychic Force; sequel to "As Many Lullabyes." Burn and Keith's battle leaves them with only one moment together — but that one moment just might be enough. Or: One Writer's Crazy Attempt to Pull a Happy Ending out of Psychic Force 2012. (For MarsDragon, New Years Resolution 2015)
Misc. Games - Rated: T - English - Drama/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,838 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/20/2015 - Complete
Strange Reunion reviews
Alucard recognized Soma long ago. (For MarsDragon, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014)
Castlevania - Rated: K+ - English - Supernatural/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 100 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 9 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Alucard - Complete
The Shiver of Sacredness reviews
Outside was greater than any drug Yona had ever tasted. (For Idhren, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014)
Snowpiercer - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 100 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Complete
A Writer and A Duck
Shared moments in two ordinary (?) lives. (For Amazing E ko, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014)
Princess Tutu - Rated: K - English - Drama/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 202 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Ahiru, Fakir - Complete
The Dragon's Confession
Based on The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. Why did the dragon knock himself out to prove something to a paper-bag-wearing princess? (For scintilla10, Yuletide Madness 2014)
Misc. Books - Rated: K - English - Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 272 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Complete
However Many Times We Meet
Tanyuu will always be there to see Kumado differently. (For jan and octopedingenue, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014)
Mushishi - Rated: K - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 100 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Tanyuu K. - Complete
Best-Laid Plans
Based on the Dana Knightstone series. Dana tried to make it easier on herself, she really did. (For And Dream Of Erebor, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014)
Misc. Games - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 100 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Complete
Missed and Found
Based on the Dana Knightstone series. In Austria, Dana kept that screwdriver like the whole game seriously. (For And Dream Of Erebor, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014)
Misc. Games - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 100 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Complete
Path of Least Resistance reviews
Their first kiss is a group effort. (For Yellowtaffeta, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014)
Hyouka/氷菓 - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 100 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 3 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Houtarou O., Eru C. - Complete
The Open Hand's Grasp reviews
Power cast away — could it be a deeper power gained? (For Assimbya, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014)
Chronicles of Prydain - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 100 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Complete
No One May Point a Pistol At You But Me
Based on the ballad Sovay. Another encounter. (For betony, Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational 2014.)
Mythology - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 100 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Complete
As Many Lullabyes
Based on Psychic Force. After the horrors he's been through, Keith can never seem to fall asleep. As the years pass, everyone has their own way to help. (For MarsDragon, Yuletide 2014)
Misc. Games - Rated: M - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,676 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Complete
Evening Tide reviews
On the occasion of his third Reaping as a victor, Finnick reflects on his life and on the price of his victory. Caught between a Capitol that forces him to be its plaything and a District 4 that shuns him as a disgrace, he needs the love and guidance of his mentor to show him a way forward. Content Warnings: Sexual Abuse, Shunning, Contemplation of Suicide, Canon-Typical Violence.
Hunger Games - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 28,653 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 9/26/2014 - Published: 9/6/2014 - Finnick O., Mags - Complete
The Festival of the Divine Prince reviews
Balsa returns to New Yogo just in time for a festival celebrating her adventure with Chagum, and she and Tanda watch a pageant presenting the official version of their story.
Morbito/精霊の守り人 - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,942 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 3 - Published: 8/19/2014 - Complete
The First Day of the Rest of the Life of Oreki Houtarou, Private Eye reviews
Satoshi walked into Houtarou's office wearing an even bigger grin than usual — and that meant trouble. Not the bad, bring the revolver, "God, I hate when I'm right" kind, but trouble. The "Kiss your energy reserves goodbye" kind. Film-(mildly)-Noir A/U.
Hyouka/氷菓 - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,833 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 8 - Published: 9/5/2013 - Houtarou O., Eru C., Satoshi F., Mayaka I. - Complete
Summer Fireworks reviews
Ursula comes to visit Kiki for the Summer fireworks festival.
Kiki's Delivery Service - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,855 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 15 - Published: 9/5/2013 - Kiki, Ursula, Jiji, Tombo - Complete
Never You Mind reviews
While Natsume is away, a hangover gets Nyanko-sensei into some trouble and reminds the Fujiwaras of their responsibility as cat owners. Fluff with a cheap gag.
Natsume Yūjin-Chō - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 986 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 12 - Published: 5/30/2013 - Takashi N., Nyanko, Fujiwara T. - Complete
Seven Year Promise reviews
Natsume is haunted by a recurring nightmare that he's drowning. Nyanko-sensei sets out to investigate, then a strange youkai appears: one who knows that the answer lies in Natsume's past — and needs Tanuma's help to put things right before it's too late.
Natsume Yūjin-Chō - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 5 - Words: 30,805 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 4/20/2013 - Published: 3/30/2013 - Takashi N., Kaname T., Nyanko - Complete
What It Points To
When Treize goes to see the mural he and Lillia's parents discovered, he finds that it doesn't offer the answers he always thought it did — but right now, it might offer him the answer he needs.
Allison & Lillia - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,973 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/28/2013 - Complete
How It's Supposed To Go reviews
Lillia knows how the next step in her relationship with Treize is supposed to go — if she can just get him to take a hint.
Allison & Lillia - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,989 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/30/2013 - Complete
Mirror's Depth reviews
The Matoba clan had a long-standing tradition of how its leaders were chosen, but this time it took an unexpected turn. (Written for Jan, for the Yuletide 2012 fanfic exchange.)
Natsume Yūjin-Chō - Rated: T - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,253 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 4 - Published: 1/1/2013 - S. Matoba - Complete
Capital and Labor reviews
Based on Psychic Force. Wong and Keith's very different powers and very different backgrounds give them very different ideas of how to change the world.
Misc. Games - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,914 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1/2/2012 - Complete
The Final Crossing reviews
Mathias's manipulations have brought him to his ultimate gambit, and Walter is about to put the crucial flourish on a plot he only thinks is his own.
Castlevania - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,745 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/2/2012 - Mathias C., Walter B. - Complete
Never What You Ask For, Always What You Want reviews
A 100-word drabble, in which The Truth explains itself.
Fullmetal Alchemist - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 165 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 5 - Published: 10/24/2011 - Truth - Complete
flyingpastfallingtoward reviews
When graduation comes, Treize thinks it's time to choose, but he still can't confess his feelings, Lillia still can't get the clue, and by the time she realizes what's happening, it's up to her to fix things, even if that means crashing a royal wedding.
Allison & Lillia - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,449 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/15/2011
The Other Royal Children reviews
Helping Treize through a childhood trauma, Fiona reflects on her own past.
Allison & Lillia - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,147 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/1/2011 - Complete
Setting Fractures reviews
My attempt to patch the gaping hole in the last episode of the anime. In this version, Treize didn't get through that unscathed, but it might work out in unexpected ways. Focus on the male main characters.
Allison & Lillia - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,156 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/31/2011 - Complete
Fushigi Yuugi: The Mirrorverse reviews
Formerly "Fushigi Yuugi sorta : Through the Looking Glass" An alternate universe rewrite of Fushigi Yuugi, featuring Yui as the Suzaku no Miko and many other alterations. Updating after an eight-year hiatus. Comments not needed chapters 1 to 30.
Fushigi Yuugi - Rated: T - English - Fantasy - Chapters: 38 - Words: 232,068 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 4/26/2011 - Published: 1/15/2002 - Yui, Hotohori
Harry Potter and the Secret Prophecy reviews
An AU reenvisioning of book 5, follows my story Hand me Downs, but HMD not required. With Voldemort back Harry wants to pull his weight in the fight, but Sirius is keeping Voldemort's goal a secret, and the Ministry makes yet more trouble.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 133,174 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 1/20/2011 - Published: 12/1/2005 - Harry P., Sirius B.
HandmeDowns reviews
In the summer following Voldemort's return, the OotP begins work on the Black House, but Sirius's childhood home takes a terrible toll on him, and it's left to Lupin to stand up for his friend, even to his allies. post GoF AU, ambiguous puppy'shipping.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 55,692 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 10/15/2005 - Published: 3/9/2005 - Remus L., Sirius B. - Complete
Folk Remedy reviews
A brief, romantic RH moment piece. The answer to an upcoming test question is eluding Hermione. It may just be too close for her to seeand Ron may just be too shy to tell her. polished and reposted.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 968 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 2 - Published: 4/8/2005 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
Say you were going to reviews
In this short short moment piece, MWPP have a conversation that begins as a lark but takes a morbid and ironically prescient turn.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 365 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 3 - Published: 3/30/2005 - James P., Sirius B. - Complete
Wanderings with Werewolves: The True Story reviews
I didn't expect to suddenly find myself obsessed with HP, but have always loved Prof. Lupin. Just a quickinspired ficlet set, I think, a couple years before the books start.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,444 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/11/2004 - Remus L., Gilderoy L. - Complete
Autumn reviews
In this continuation of my previous Soujiro fanfics, he finds a home at last, but when the government catches up to him, he finds his situation more desperate than ever now that he has something worth his life, or perhaps even more. Ch. 7+ rated R.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 85,369 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 7/31/2003 - Published: 9/3/2002 - Soujiro
Fuyu no Hiakari Firelight in Winter reviews
As Soujiro continues his lone journey, the solitude and cold of winter prove more dangerous than any opponent in battle, but that danger could bring him closer to the truth he seeks. Special guest appearance by Anji.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,140 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/12/2002 - Soujiro - Complete
Owaranakatta reviews
In Soujiro's wanderings, he runs into a strangerbut this stranger knows him all too well, and Soujiro finds that leaving his past behind is not even as simple a choice as he had thought.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,683 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/2/2002 - Soujiro - Complete
Ikura desu ka reviews
Only weeks after the end of the Kyoto Arc, Soujiro is faced with a challenge altogether new to him, and for which he stands woefully unprepared: everyday life.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,416 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/13/2002 - Soujiro - Complete
Life's Battles reviews
I never thought I'd write a story with preep56 Soujiro, but here it is. This short, rather morbid vignette occurs about 2 years before the Kyoto Arc. Shishio and Soujiro have what passes for a tender moment between them.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,177 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/11/2002 - Soujiro, Shishio - Complete
Castlevania: Remembrance reviews
A Castlevania story in a 1950s setting in which the Belmonts have become fairly typical Americans. Occurs about 150 years after my story En Medias, although En Medias is not a prerequisite for Remembrance. Please rr.
Castlevania - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,733 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 5 - Published: 3/9/2002 - Complete
Fuyumatsu The End of Winter reviews
The end of winter means the beginning of spring, and feelings Soujiro isn't ready to deal with.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,842 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/25/2002 - Soujiro - Complete
The Royal Pardon reviews
Based on Final Fantasy 3 US, an Edgar and Sabin story. Formatting fixed.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,807 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 5 - Published: 1/21/2002 - Complete
En Medias reviews
My version of Alucard's life story, as he tells it. Alternate universe, does not fit with CV canon. Contains graphic violence, some sexual content, and loads of angst. Please rr. Formatting fixed.
Castlevania - Rated: M - English - Angst/Supernatural - Chapters: 6 - Words: 41,269 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 22 - Published: 1/16/2002 - Complete
The Difference reviews
Based on FF3USFF6J. A story about Setzer. This was written long ago, and I don't plan to revise it. I hope you enjoy it and review, but comments are not necessary. Formatting fixed.
Final Fantasy I-VI - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,729 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1/15/2002 - Complete
Okaerinasai reviews
Seta Soujiro returns to his childhood home. Contains spoilers through the end of the KyotoShishio story arc. Now reloaded with functional formatting.
Rurouni Kenshin - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,097 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/15/2002 - Soujiro - Complete
The Demon's Tale reviews
Based on Symphony of the Night. The Demon Familiar tells his own story of long ago, in his own words. Now reloaded with functional formatting.
Castlevania - Rated: K+ - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,975 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 1 - Published: 1/13/2002 - Complete
