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-LDB

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2.19.2020. Wow. I honestly did not believe I would be updating again so soon. It's a FF7 Ruffie fic this time! It was such a brief initial thought of "What if Rufus is worried about becoming like his father" in the 'fat' department. What would he do to stave it off, what kind of strain would that put on a relationship with Yuffie. What was he thinking, what were his fears and insecurities. How would Yuffie react? I don't know what men think and go through with thoughts and situations like this, so hopefully no one is offended by my thought of what Rufus struggled with. I want Rufus and Yuffie to be in a healthy relationship (though with them just having sex before actually dating, that probably isn't 'healthy' right?) where they support each other. Of course, they are both free to have their emotional outbursts. To say that they didn't would be a disservice, in my mind.

At any rate, I hope it was worth a few minutes of your day to read it! I don't know what's next. It could be anything!

2.16.2020. First fic of 2020! A smutty interlude between Rin and Sesshoumaru! I haven't written anything good in a while, and this isn't great either... but I had the idea of Rin and Koga's wolves and what would happen. So I wrote it, and since I did, I figured I'd post it. Also, who doesn't want Rin/Sesshoumaru smut?

6.17.2019.. ... I guess I worked faster than I thought I would. "Loving You Forever" is COMPLETE! Woot. Is it great? ... eh... maybe not. Is it rushed? Yeah, probably. Is it new and something different and a bit dark and broody and weird. Yeah.

Why is Yuffie speed dial #2 on Vincent's phone, not #1? Because Nanaki is #1.

Why do I call him Nanaki not Red XIII? Cuz I feel like he hates the code name Hojo gave him and don't want to force that upon him.

How did the idea of a duel come up? Probably some slip up Eiji Murakami said and Vincent latched onto it.

Why do I gloss over all the conversations Yuffie and Vincent probably had? Cuz I didn't want to write each one out. It was important to note that they did talk things over, but it was the results/lasting effects that mattered, not the specific words of the conversation.

Where's Barret? I don't typically like writing with him involved. I don't know why. Except when he was wearing the sailor's suit in Costa Del Sol. that was funny. He's there though.

Thanks for the support and reading "Loving You Forever". I don't have another story in the works yet, but maybe? In the future? Some different paring? (Side glance to an older Marlene and Denzel...?)

6.17.2019. Chapter 1 of "Loving You Forever" is up. This new Yuffentine story was inspired by tintinabar7 and RosettaS and all the supportive reviews I received for "A Long Time Coming". I didn't really think about writing another Yuffie and Vincent story, but with these positive reviews, I thought I would attempt to do so.

"Loving You Forever" was not the first fic I wrote after reading my lovely reviews, but the other story was not quite working out. While I was sitting on that, this other idea popped into my mind and I thought, 'what the hell' and went with it. Turns out to be a little grim, a little heart-wrenching, a bit OOC, frankly... But overall, I think there are some things in there that are true for the characters.

One of the main reasons why I was turning away from writing Yuffentine stories was because of the sad inevitability that Vincent, being immortal, would be left alone afterwards. I did not really know how to cope with writing romance stories knowing that the human would age and die, and the immortal would be left to deal with it. Then I read the manga "Hana to Akuma" by Oto Hisamu. The tragedy tag on that is REAL. I mean, I cried real tears and everything. BUT. It did teach me that tragic endings are also solid endings. If done right. Now, that doesn't mean I got it right. So... you know. Don't hate me. But I could not write a story that did not, in some way, address it. That was probably what was wrong with my other story I wasn't happy with. Now with "Loving You Forever" under my belt, I think maybe some less heavy, doom-looming stories are possible.

Until then, I hope you can enjoy this 10 chapter story of "Loving You Forever"!~~~~

4.28.2019. "A Long Time Coming" is COMPLETE! I think it is amazing how there are connections between Rufus and Yuffie even though there is no interactions with them in the games (it seems like). according to the Fandom/wikia page Shin-Ra is a homophone saying that, in its original form can be translated to "All things in nature" or "All Creation". Yuffie's Limit Break anybody? I love coincidences that tie these two together. They have so many issues. It gives lots of opportunities to throw them together and say "what's gonna happen"?

On naming their son: "Akira" from "Akirameru" which can mean "to give up" or "to abandon" also means "truth" or "clarity". I wanted their son to show them that Rufus and Yuffie did not give up, on each other or on themselves and their own feelings. I wonder, what does baby Akira look like? I actually didn't imagine what he would look like, like how I have Rosa and Wolfe's physical characteristics. I guess Akira can be any combination. Maybe he'll be fat like Godo? Who knows.

Thank you to my reviewers! You are all lovely. I hope all of my readers enjoyed this short diversion and have a great day!

4.24.2019. "A Long Time Coming" Chapter One is up! Set Post DC, I had a question: What if Yuffie and Rufus had a connection during the Wutai War. Yes. Yuffie was 9-ish during Crisis Core and Before Crisis, but relationships didn't have to be creeeeepy. I had to do various research, since I've only played FF7 and DC. I've watched AC. Read On the Way to a Smile Yuffie and Shinra (but only once and a long time ago) and have tried to stay generally on point with the interactions of Yuffie and Shin-Ra for the timeline. There is sooooome leniency that I will need because. Well, it's a fanfic, I gotta bend some stuff to get it to work. I really just wanted to write a story where Yuffie and Rufus loved each other (romantically or not romantically due to her age) before Meteorfall. BUT, when I looked at stuff, I realized that there was no room for her to have met Rufus, so their relationship was through the phone... Anyway, now they're adults, and Rufus wants Yuffie.

This is a fourteen chapter piece and the chapters will be going up after I can edit them. So it should take... a few days. As always, if you like and enjoy it, I would love to have reviews! Thanks!

2.16.2019. "Target Practice" a one-shot Rufus/Yuffie ff7 fanfic is up! I've been sitting on this story for years. I never really had the drive to think it through and finish writing it until I was working on another, completely unconnected piece of original story... then BAM. Write this! So, I did. And I hope you enjoy it.

No, it's not related to any other of the Rufus/Yuffie's I've written. Mostly because those will now have to include children. And I don't like doing that. So, this is an alternate timeline, where they are married, for whatever cause, post DC. They live in Edge, Yuffie works for the WRO still, and Rufus is running Shin-Ra Corp. And of course, it's smutty, but not as smutty as some others. I guess sometimes I have to write in restraint... *shrug* who knows how long that will last. Till the next one!~

11.4.2018. "Uninhibited" a Companion story to "On the Way" is up! It's a oneshot of Aoshi and Misao's wedding night. Aoshi's inability, or in this case, choice not to drink alcohol is addressed! and then they are undressed. smexy times for Misao and Aoshi. Of course, Aoshi is out of character. He's drunk and he's going to bang his wife. From the research (if you call googling and reading manga "research") I did, Aoshi really doesn't show ANY romantic love to Misao. Yea, sure he doesn't commit double suicide when he fights Gein because he says he has someone waiting for him. that doesn't really shout, "I love her, I want her, I want her bang her". But you know. Whatever. Watsuki did (at a convention) say that they were married. and in "Haru ni Sakura" her clothing seems to indicate that she is in a married status by that time. Shorter sleeves and yada yada were an indication of that. besides, how would they NOT get married. WHATEVER. IT"S UP. READ. or not. whatever, I'm not here to tell you what to do.

11.1.2018. "On the Way" is COMPLETE! All 9 chapters are up. My wrists are tired from typing that up. Next story is in the works, it takes place on their wedding night. *wink* Rated M story coming up.

10.31.2018. Phew. PHEW. I feel like I've been writing non-stop for a while. ANYWAY. For better or worse, I have up CHAPTER ONE! of my new Aoshi/Misao fic "On the Way"! Woot! A long-ish meandering story about their relationship after the Kyoto Arc. It's based in their connection as people and as adults. Misao may love Aoshi, but what kind of love is it? She was FIVE. Does she know what romantic love is? I don't think so. That's the basis for this. Kind of like why I needed to write "Because of You", it's an explanation of how they get up to the good smexy part of their relationship. I don't think that Misao is ready to just say, "Yep, Aoshi-sama almost killed Jiiya, let's bone." I don't think so. I don't even think she knows what romantic love is. No one around her shows that. ...Not counting Jiiya's fetish for younger women. And Okon's admiration of Hiko is mentioned, but even that was a new thing for Misao. So, "On the Way" is a multipart story (I'm in the middle of typing it up onto the computer), to explore that transition both Misao and Aoshi have to go through to reach a point where they're ready to become a couple. After that... well... let's just say I'm appalled that I wrote smexy time for Rin and Sesshoumaru before my highest ranking couple. (Rin/Sess rank lower than Yuffie/Rufus or Yuffie/Vincent. let's just say I'm surprised.) Anyway. More chapters a-coming.

10.21.2018. Oh my god. Three stories uploaded in three days! Not gonna lie. "Dog Days" is up. But it's not really the story I had in mind, but that's what got written. It's also not a smexy as the others. I wish it was more, but it didn't really seem to fit the theme. They got their sexy time in private. I didn't get to write it and you don't get to read it. Too bad for us all.

Trust me, if I could get Rated MA up here, I would. But I think I pushed it with a few of the other stories and I don't want my stuff flagged and taken down. BUT IF YOU WANT MORE. lemme know. I have other fictions that I wrote, but have no place to put because fictionpress doesn't allowed MA either. Sad times for me. I guess I have to keep them to myself until I find a way to get it to anyone who might want to read it.

Anyway. Sesshoumaru/Rin! I might have to take a break. They might need a break. I miiiiiight be starting an Aoshi/Misao fic today... I don't write nearly enough for them. And they're on the top of my Armada list. Keep an eye out if it's your kind of ship too!

10.20.2018. "Because of You" has all its chapters up! And a Companion Story "Making Compromises" is also up! yay! so productive.

10.19.2018. HELLOOOOO!!!!! My first Inuyasha fanfic! Oooo! Sesshoumaru and Rin??? Yes. Please. Rated M for the final chapter when things get HOT! .. I won't lie. Not as well thought out or intricate as some of my other stuff. BUT. I wanted to write it and post it since it is my mental backdrop for some off shoot oneshots I want to do for them. I needed some sort of platform to build off of, so I might as well make a fic so we're all on the same page, right? Right. Cool. Uhhh... also, I didn't really... read all the Manga... or watch all the Anime... But... when I found out that Sesshoumaru got his arm back and had some really moving character development because of Rin... WELL, I HAD TO. I don't have a choice. I swear. No options. Fics gotta happen. (Kagura... gdmmt causing problems in paradise...)

Anyway, Because of You will be a six chapter fiasco. It's all typed up, I'm just editing and posting as I go. A follow up fic will be coming up soon after too. And I have something brewing for after this too.

Let me know what you all think of my "behind the times" obsession with the Inuyasha franchise!

5.25.2017. A new RuroKen Aoshi/Misao M-rated fic! "Heartbeat" takes place the night they arrive in Tokyo. After learning of Kaoru's death, Aoshi finds a way to comfort Misao while having to deal with some of his own insecurities regarding his past.
I was rereading the Aoshi/Misao parts of the Jinchuu arc and came across the scene where Misao was crying at night and Aoshi opens his eyes. Next thing you know, it's morning. I was wondering, "what happened?" and of course, I want them to be together, so fanfiction ensued.

5.1.2017. "Underneath It All" a one-shot smut-filled interlude between Rufus and Yuffie. Somewhat a companion story to "Shipshape" and "Taking Flight". I dunno, I wanted to write smutty stuff. So smutty stuff was written. And now posted. Who knows? Maybe some of my other favorite pairings will have some steamy stories ahead of them. Geez, it's been a long time since I've written, and yet, it flowed out so easily. I hope you enjoy it! (if you're into that kind of thing) ;p

11.19.2015. "Ride Along" a one-shot companion to "Negotiations" is posted! Oh my goodness? A story? It's been ages! In light of the fact that it is NaNoWriMo and I am not writing a full length novel, I decided to do some writing of any sort. Lo and Behold! A tidbit of story from "Negotiations" crept up and I felt compelled to release the story into the wild. I wrote in Chapter 4 of "Negotiations" that Rufus was the one to introduce Yuffie to chocobos. What else could be light and interesting than a quick trip through young Rufus and Yuffie interactions. May not be on par with "Negotiations", "Shipshape", or "Taking Flight", but it was nice to write. And I hope you enjoy! Leave a comment if you like it, or even if you didn't.

3.11.2015. "Taking Flight" a companion to "Shipshape" is UP!!!! Set after the story of "Shipshape", Rufus makes it possible for Yuffie to travel without motion sickness. How will she take up the offer? What's gonna happen? Steamy goodness and delightful bantering. I missed writing this pairing. More FF7 forever!!!!!!

2.25.2015. A new story, "Homecoming" is uploaded in three parts. A fanfiction for Rurouni Kenshin, this story follows the end of the Jinchu arc of the original manga where Aoshi and Misao go home. They retrieve the remains of the Oniwabanshu who perished in the service of Aoshi and return home to Kyoto. Along the way they face questions for themselves about Home and what it means to them. What does it mean? Read and find out! Let me know what you think, as always I appreciate any and all feed back. It's posted in three parts for ease of reading, but it was written in one long piece, so I apologize if it seems to break suddenly. Happy reading!!

2.3.2015. "Bandages" is now COMPLETE! I know it might seem a little rushed and doesn't have the most elegant of closings. I'm sure that there will be some people unsatisfied with how it's ended. And I do apologize for that. However, I feel like it has been wrapped up. Maybe in plain brown paper and not in lovely wrapping with a beautiful bow, but there is something to be said for simple endings. Especially when the story is years old. I feel like it is finally able to exist. I don't like unfinished stories. I will try to finish all of them if I start and share it with this community. (it might take years, but I'll at least try.) Thank you for all your support!!!

2.2.2015. OH MY GAWD. I'm back. "Bandages" Chapter 10! It's almost over folks. I've completed it. Chapter 11 will be the final chapter for this story. It's been a year since I last wrote anything for ... I've seen that people are still reading my things, and I am very grateful for the new readers and reviews. I have not forgotten all the good times that I have received because of the community here.

I know I said I'll have more excuses here, but I don't really have any. I just haven't written anything in a long time. But I decided that if I was going to write anything, it would have to be to finish this story. So again, it will be done in Chapter 11. Whether it is doing justice to the rest of the story (if it's even good enough to have justice), I'm not sure. But it will at least be finished.

Yay for writing again!

6.13.2014. New upload for "Bandages". Chapter 9 is now up! It's been a year since I've written and updated anything for Fanfiction. net, and I'm feeling both elated about it, and a little guilty. I've been thinking about finishing up "Bandages" for a while, but didn't really know how to get it started again. Chapter 9 gave me some trouble; went through three false starts, but I hope this is a little better. It's getting things going again, for me, so I hope to give you all a good story and a good conclusion, when we get to it. Thank you readers, for your continuing support, even when I haven't given you anything new for such a long time. As always, if you have comments or suggestions, please let me know! Happy reading.

6.14.2013. Chapter 8 of "Bandages" has just been uploaded. I've been trying to get this one out for the past week, but I didn't get to edit it until today. Good thing I did, because my lack of sleep is really starting to affect my grammar and is affecting my clarity. I had to rewrite a few of my sentences so they'd make sense. I hope you're still enjoying it. I'm going to try and work more on Chapter 9, it's already been started and it looks like the ball is finally starting to roll, so bear with me as I try to get through it. As always, thank you for your support. Read on!

6.2.2013. "Bandages" Chapter 7 is now up. Honestly, I hope to get this story going in a more positive direction soon. But alas, the storm must happen for there to be happiness at the end. I'll get there. Promise. I am not entirely sure how it'll happen, but I'll try to make it worth your patience

I've actually been rereading some of my own fanfics (my original, handwritten ones) and I'm getting a little more motivated to turn back to my writing. I was in a slump for a while, tired, empty of any sort of originality... I also wasn't even sure why I was writing. But I have all of my lovely supporters. So, I will make all the efforts to not just write, but to write something that will entertain both you and me. It's a lovely feeling for me to want to read my own stories. It may sound a little vain, but I write stories that I would want to read.

Again, thank you all for your continuing support, thank you to my new readers. It might take a little while longer, but I hope to put Loki and Mayura in a good place, after making them suffer through their current situations. As always, read, review, give suggestions, have hopes, be upset (but constructive), and be creative in whatever makes you happy!

5.7.2013. *sigh* I can't believe how long it's been since I've written. I've been sitting on "Bandages" chapter 6 for a while. I had it finished, but since I didn't start on chapter 7, I did not upload it. Now that I've got part of 7 started, I thought I should give you something new. Work, sewing projects, and Skyrim have been taking up most of my time and I don't have enough energy at the end of the day to write much. It's a good wind-down for me, so I think I'm going to make more of an effort to write, even just a little. And I'll try to keep it focused on "Bandages" until I get it done.

As always, thank you for your support. Read, enjoy, review!

2.27.2013. Totally forgot to update my profile, but Chapter 5 of "Bandages" is now uploaded. I did that... yesterday? Maybe it was Monday. I can't remember. I couldn't even remember to write up my profile blurb; which takes next to no brain power. Anyway, I'm still trying to write, so leave a note if you appreciate it! Reviews will make me smile! Smiling author is a motivated author. Keep that in mind whenever you read anything!

2.12.2013. Chapter 4 of "Bandages" is uploaded! I know, I know, it's not fast updates like with Chaos or Negotiations. Work is a lame excuse, so I'll use my other one. I've been working on a sewing project. Writing has been put on the back burner, but I'm still trying to work on it. I'll try to have more up soon.

2.4.2013. "Bandages" chapter 3 is up! And the randomness continues! Trust me, I did figure out a plot. It'll be slightly less random later. But writing after work and when half asleep leads to some weird ramblings without a direction. I did find one though! So wait patiently for it! yay!

And thank you to my reviewers, readers, and followers! You make my day sparkle-y!

1.24.2013. "Bandages" chapter 2 is now up. Thank you for my one follower and my 20-some-odd readers. I know that this story is NOTHING like "Negotiations" or "Silencing the Chaos", but honestly, my writing brain is shoved aside by work. Stupid work. I'll tell you, I'd rather be writing more than working. If anyone has magic, do it for me?

1.22.2013. I'm baaack! I have a new story for you! It's a Matantei Loki Ragnarok fic, called, "Bandages". It's a Mayura/Loki (of course), which takes place after Mayura graduates High School. Supposing, of course, that she gets good enough grades to graduate. Anyway, read, review and enjoy!

1.14.2013. AAACCK!!!! Happy new year everyone! Sorry I've been gone. Not that anyone really noticed, but whatever. I've been working lots and haven't had time to write. It's been a real bummer for me, since I find so much joy in just writing. But no, work comes first. Finally got to write a little last night after a month of holidays and family obligations. Just wanted to note that it felt SO GOOD to write again. It's going to be slow going from here on out. I wish I got more time to write -- or have a life -- but such is not my lot in life. Until I get a *real* job, I don't think I"ll be able to get into the real writing groove again. bleh.

I am working on a Matantei Loki Ragnarok story right now. Mayura and Loki are having relationship issues. Why? Well simply, it's because they're people. And what do people have? Issues.

I also want to say, thank you for all the people who still read and leave reviews and favorite and basically be AWESOME. I love seeing that the things I've put up are still able to amuse some of you out there.

11.26.2012. Hello everyone! I'm back! "Get used to it" a Rufus/Yuffie fanfic is now UP! It is a one shot with no plans of going anywhere else. After writing in NaNoWriMo and then taking a week off of not knowing what to do, it feels really good to write again. We'll see what pops up next. It might be a Matantei Loki Ragnarok story.

STORY TALLY:

In Progress:

Completed:

Inuyasha: 4 (Because of You, Making Compromises, Dog Days, Running to You)

Harry Potter: 5 (A song without words, Can I be your Love?, Catch me, Kitty Feet, Fuzzy)

Rurouni Kenshin: 6 (Just a Whisper, The Replacement, Homecoming, Heartbeat, On the Way, Uninhibited)

Final Fantasy: 10 (Cut, Stealing Headbands, Negotiations, Shipshape, An Unexpected Jump, Silencing the Chaos, Taking Flight, Underneath it All, Target Practice, A Long Time Coming)

Magic Kaito: 6 (Christmas at the Beach, Egg Duty, His Twinkling Eyes, Oshiri...Sawatta?, Under, Handcuffed)

Matantei Loki Ragnarok: 2 (Sleeping Habits, Bandages)

Merlin: 1 (Memories of Festivals)

Thanks for reading!

LDB