A Wandering Minstrel
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Joined 12-29-01, id: 145697, Profile Updated: 10-02-18
Author has written 58 stories for Dresden Files, Firefly, Ironman, Doctor Who, Lie to Me, Sherlock, Great Mouse Detective, James Bond, Radio Dramas, and Thor.

Minstrel is a 25-year-old girl with too much time on her hands and an unhealthy obsession with fandoms. She enjoys writing stories, playing with her Poser programme, listening to obscure music and being Canadian. She thanks you for your reviews, good or bad and your interest in her stories.

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Cracks in the Illusion reviews
A nightmare causes Loki to revert to his true form, and Frigga tries to soothe him without cracking the illusion of his birth completely.
Thor - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,165 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 17 - Published: 5/3/2014 - Loki, Frigga, Odin - Complete
Counting Ants reviews
Molly and Sherlock count ants and discuss love.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,592 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 9 - Published: 4/22/2014 - Sherlock H., Molly Hooper - Complete
Someone On Your Side reviews
When Sherlock attends a funeral reception for an old mentor, John takes the opportunity to further his education in being human.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,063 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 13 - Published: 1/11/2014 - Sherlock H., John W., Mary M. - Complete
As Much as Aeroplanes reviews
Martin meets up with Theresa in Berlin for a Christmas celebration, along with the rest of MJN Air. (a Cabin Pressure fic)
Radio Dramas - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,692 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 4 - Published: 1/5/2014 - Cabin Pressure - Complete
Brothers and Sisters reviews
Mycroft pays a visit to Baker Street to do some consulting, and finds himself assisting in child-minding.{Future AU, John/Sarah pairing}
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,557 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 12 - Published: 10/26/2013 - Mycroft H., Sherlock H., John W., OC - Complete
Cold Case Day reviews
Abby Watson turns two-years old. Sherlock Holmes attends her birthday party. (Future AU, John/Sarah pairing)
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,884 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 6 - Published: 9/6/2013 - Sherlock H., John W., Mrs. Hudson, Sarah - Complete
Big Brother Instincts reviews
Sherlock goes to his brother's aid to stave off boredom, and they attempt to repair past damage done. (Sherlock/Skyfall crossover)
Crossover - James Bond & Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,924 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 87 - Follows: 32 - Published: 9/5/2013 - Q 3, Sherlock H.
Decent Proposals reviews
In which John proposes to Sarah—twice—and Sherlock Holmes has very bad timing. (Future AU, John/Sarah pairing)
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,754 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/31/2013 - Sarah, John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
Simple Things reviews
The Quartermaster, The British Government and the Dead Man Walking come home for Christmas with their mother. (Sherlock/Skyfall crossover)
Crossover - James Bond & Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,097 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 30 - Published: 8/27/2013 - Q 3, Mycroft H., Sherlock H. - Complete
Pox reviews
Chickenpox strikes the two youngest Holmes brothers—just in time for Mycroft's school break. (Sherlock/Skyfall crossover)
Crossover - James Bond & Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,877 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 12 - Published: 8/22/2013 - Mycroft H., Sherlock H. - Complete
Acceptably Close to Love reviews
In which Siger Holmes meets Metrodora Mycroft, and falls in fascination with her. (Sherlock/Skyfall crossover. Pre-canon. Rather random.)
Crossover - James Bond & Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,412 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 5 - Published: 8/3/2013 - Q 3, Sherlock H. - Complete
The Caregiver reviews
Four times Molly Hooper looked after someone, and one time they all looked after her.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,132 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 102 - Follows: 13 - Published: 7/30/2013 - Molly Hooper, Sherlock H., John W., DI Lestrade - Complete
Perfect reviews
Abigael Watson makes her way into the world and her first visitor is the last person anyone would have expected. (Future AU, John/Sarah pairing)
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,437 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 7 - Published: 7/25/2013 - John W., Sarah, Sherlock H. - Complete
Most of the Time reviews
Sherlock's little brother pays an unexpected visit to Baker Street, and, much to John's surprise, it turns out that Sherlock isn't that bad an older brother. (Sherlock/Skyfall crossover)
Crossover - James Bond & Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,999 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 303 - Follows: 64 - Published: 7/23/2013 - Q 3, John W., Sherlock H., Mycroft H. - Complete
No Rest reviews
Q just wants to get some sleep. Unfortunately, a certain brother has decided to break into his flat. (Sherlock/Skyfall crossover)
Crossover - James Bond & Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,492 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 190 - Follows: 47 - Published: 7/17/2013 - Q 3, Sherlock H., Mycroft H. - Complete
My Fair Captain reviews
(Cabin Pressure) Martin is invited to a fancy party by The Princess of Liechtenstein, and the crew of MJNAir make sure he's prepared.
Radio Dramas - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,854 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/2/2013 - Cabin Pressure - Complete
Trio reviews
Three perspectives. Three hospitals. Three Holmes. (Skyfall and Sherlock crossover)
Crossover - James Bond & Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,606 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 18 - Published: 6/5/2013 - Q 3, Sherlock H., Mycroft H. - Complete
After the Funeral reviews
Mycroft and Sherlock share a quiet moment at the wake for their father. (Pre-Canon)
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,563 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 8 - Published: 4/10/2013 - Mycroft H., Sherlock H.
The Voice in Counterpoint reviews
A case is interrupted by John's family, and Sherlock doesn't mind as much as he thought he would. (Future AU, John/Sarah pairing)
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,059 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/7/2013 - Sherlock H., John W., Sarah - Complete
Otitis Media reviews
John pays a late night visit to Baker Street with a very sick child. Disrupted experiments, hair-drying, and unscientific remedies ensue. (Future AU, John/Sarah pairing)
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,664 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 5 - Published: 2/10/2013 - Sherlock H., John W., Sarah - Complete
Christmas Future reviews
John has Christmas dinner with his family-both the official and the adopted members. (Future AU, John & Sarah pairing)
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,116 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/29/2013 - John W., Sherlock H., Sarah - Complete
Lost for Words reviews
Sherlock is assaulted by an unknown assailant while John is away, leaving him with a severe brain injury. While his intellect and personality are intact, he's having trouble moving and speaking easily. John finds himself as the main source of support to a flatmate struggling to do the things he loves most. And Sherlock Holmes has never been the best of patients.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 16 - Words: 60,729 - Reviews: 121 - Favs: 303 - Follows: 78 - Updated: 1/25/2013 - Published: 1/21/2013 - John W., Sherlock H., DI Lestrade, Mycroft H. - Complete
An Extended Stay reviews
After the events of Reichenbach, Molly gains a temporary flatmate. And he's not the easiest one to get along with.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,077 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 19 - Published: 12/2/2012 - Molly Hooper, Sherlock H. - Complete
The Great Mouse Conspiracy reviews
After the events of Reichenbach, the other, tinier tenants of 221 Baker Street decide to take matters into their own hands.
Crossover - Great Mouse Detective & Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,847 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 16 - Published: 11/10/2012 - Basil, Dr. Dawson, John W. - Complete
Trick-Or-Treat reviews
While working on a case overseas, John attempts to observe local customs and Sherlock is not particularly impressed. (A Halloween fic.)
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,011 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 9 - Published: 11/6/2012 - John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
The Great Tortoise Rescue reviews
Sherlock rescues a tortoise and John and Lestrade discuss leaving the country.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,114 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 128 - Follows: 21 - Published: 10/17/2012 - John W., Sherlock H., DI Lestrade - Complete
A Little Leverage reviews
Lestrade helps Sherlock home after the events in Belgravia. And gets a little leverage along the way.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,919 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 238 - Follows: 29 - Published: 8/26/2012 - DI Lestrade, Sherlock H., John W., Mrs. Hudson - Complete
By the Side of the Road reviews
A trip for a case goes wrong when the car breaks down in the middle of nowhere and Lestrade learns that a good way to get Sherlock to talk is being stranded with nothing to do.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,461 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 20 - Published: 8/15/2012 - DI Lestrade, Sherlock H. - Complete
Someone Else's Day Off reviews
When John goes on holiday, Lestrade learns that being Sherlock Holmes' sidekick is a very tough job.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,678 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 161 - Follows: 28 - Published: 7/24/2012 - Sherlock H., DI Lestrade - Complete
A Waste of Hard Drive Space reviews
While Sherlock tries to keep a little girl suffering from hypothermia awake, he discovers some of the happier memories of his childhood aren't as deleted as he thought they were.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,864 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 11 - Published: 7/16/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Never Have I Ever reviews
John finds himself alone in the flat and decides to enjoy the quiet. At least until a very intoxicated Sherlock Holmes shows up.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,342 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 299 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 7/4/2012 - Published: 5/19/2012 - John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
Cabin Fever reviews
A massive storm keeps John trapped in Baker Street with a half-blind (for science!), very bored Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,343 - Reviews: 103 - Favs: 522 - Follows: 70 - Published: 6/2/2012 - Sherlock H., John W., Mrs. Hudson - Complete
The Parting of Ways reviews
Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes say goodbye. Major Reichenbach Fall spoilers.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,880 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 138 - Follows: 15 - Published: 5/11/2012 - Mycroft H., Sherlock H., Molly Hooper - Complete
Sick Day reviews
Sherlock is sick. The staff at the surgery are excited. John is annoyed.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,308 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 317 - Follows: 43 - Published: 4/30/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
An Interesting Puzzle reviews
Mycroft Holmes has had a very bad day. And now it's up to Sherlock and John to make sure he lives to see a new one.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,019 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 292 - Follows: 36 - Published: 4/17/2012 - Mycroft H., Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
The Good Samaritan reviews
Three months after the events of Reichenbach, John and Lestrade meet up at a crime scene. SPOILERS for The Reichenbach Fall.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,189 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 9 - Published: 2/16/2012 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
Road Hazards reviews
Sherlock Holmes learns to drive. Mycroft may never recover.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,746 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 290 - Follows: 27 - Published: 1/14/2012 - Sherlock H., Mycroft H. - Complete
Waiting and Recovery reviews
Lestrade waits for news of Sherlock and John at the hospital. Mrs. Hudson looks after her boys. Two companion pieces.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,173 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 18 - Published: 7/28/2011 - DI Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson, John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
Guiding Light reviews
A little divine intervention never hurt anyone. Molly-centric. Spoilers up through Proven Guilty. Set between White Night and Small Favor, though no spoilers for either .
Dresden Files - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 964 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/17/2009 - Molly C., H. Dresden, C. Ramirez, K. Murphy - Complete
Educational Pursuits reviews
Emily is doing homework and Cal is...really not that much help.
Lie to Me - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,583 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/17/2009 - Cal L., Emily L. - Complete
Firefighter reviews
Pepper Potts goes on a job interview. PRE-MOVIE.
Ironman - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,290 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 266 - Follows: 39 - Published: 6/17/2009 - A. E. Stark/Tony, V. Potts/Pepper - Complete
Desperate Measures reviews
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Like calling in a wizard on a murder case. Set Pre-Storm Front.
Dresden Files - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,148 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 64 - Follows: 12 - Published: 12/21/2008 - Complete
Table Manners reviews
Dining out can be dangerous. Especially if you're on an alien planet. Prequel to Don't Pass the Salt also uploaded here .
Doctor Who - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,722 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/21/2008 - Rose T., 9th Doctor - Complete
Don't Pass the Salt reviews
Nine and Jack are stuck in a holding cell. Must be Tuesday.
Doctor Who - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,110 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/21/2008 - 9th Doctor, Jack H. - Complete
Books and Backchat reviews
Tony and Pepper discuss literature. Sort of. MOVIEVERSE. Post-movie.
Ironman - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,665 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 11 - Published: 9/12/2008 - A. E. Stark/Tony, V. Potts/Pepper - Complete
Good Timing reviews
Most dangerous job in the world? Alaskan crab fisherman have nothing on members of Harry Dresden's army.
Dresden Files - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,005 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 167 - Follows: 37 - Published: 6/5/2008 - H. Dresden, K. Murphy, Molly C., C. Ramirez - Complete
Sleight of Hand reviews
Hungry wizards cannot be blamed for their actions. Harry/Murphy. TVverse
Dresden Files - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 936 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/28/2008 - Complete
Homework reviews
Anna Murphy writes a report. TVverse
Dresden Files - Rated: K - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,330 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/28/2008 - Complete
Pas De Deux reviews
Harry sees Murphy in a new way. And in a dress. Oneshot done for Done for a challenge at dresdenflashficlj. The prompt was 'partners'. HarryMurphy shippiness could go either way. TVVERSE
Dresden Files - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,374 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/13/2007 - Complete
Somnus reviews
An unusual epidemic has hit Chicago and Harry's in the thick of it. TVVERSE.
Dresden Files - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 50,645 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 11/13/2007 - Published: 10/11/2007 - Complete
Solas reviews
The crew of Serenity acquire an usual, and furry, new crew member.
Firefly - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 862 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 2 - Published: 11/7/2007 - Mal - Complete
Blind Spot reviews
Head injuries can be enlightening. TVVERSE.
Dresden Files - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,266 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/19/2007 - Complete
Winter Nights reviews
Fun in the snow. Blatant HarryMurphy fluff.TVVERSE
Dresden Files - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,204 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/5/2007 - Complete
Rescue reviews
Morningways are always trouble. Ancient Mai's POV. Done for a person at my livejournal who requested 'Harry needing Mai's help or viceversa'. TVVERSE
Dresden Files - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 823 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 5 - Published: 10/5/2007 - Complete
Heat Wave reviews
Harry and Anna Murphy's daughter share a midnight snack. HarryMurphy implied. TVVERSE.
Dresden Files - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,139 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/1/2007 - Complete
Child's Play reviews
Harry's latest case is uncomfortably familiar and starts him on another quixotic crusade. The only trouble is, how do you stop a killer when you're stuck babysitting? TVVERSE
Dresden Files - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 27,647 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 9/24/2007 - Published: 9/20/2007 - Complete
Cliffhanger reviews
Mal and Jayne have had a long day. Oneshot.
Firefly - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 907 - Reviews: 1124 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/19/2007 - Mal, Jayne - Complete
Christmas Quartet reviews
A series of related oneshots featuring Harry Dresden, Connie Murphy and Anna Murphy and centering around the holidays. TVVERSE.
Dresden Files - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,074 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 7 - Published: 9/18/2007 - Complete