About Me... I go by Vigilanti, Windwraith or the occasional Starwolf, depending on where you happen to find me. I have been writing stories for enjoyment since I was a kid. I have an AA in liberal arts (computer graphics) and a BA in history (medieval specialty). I recently got certified to teach English to speakers of other languages and I am learning Mandarin Chinese. I have taken multiple classes in American Sign-Language and Deaf culture. Aside from Reading, Writing and Research I also enjoy Gaming with my friends (Starwars D-20 Conan or Warcraft RPG) and playing in the Society of Creative Anachronism though I am not as active as I'd like.

I worked as a graphic editor for three and a half years, scanning photos, slides and negatives and translating them to digital format. I was the one who make sure the images looked their best. If a picture is worth a thousand words...I definitely stored up a treasure trove. In one day I processed about five to seven thousand photos. In addition, I saw what people were doing all over the world.

The only problem is it was very two dimensional left me with the yearning to step out and see these places and people for myself. I spent two Summers studying linguists my plan was to do some sort of anthropological work abroad. I have traveled to China twice and hope to return. Presently I working with International students in a private high school and am care giving for my mother.

Despite my passion for words I am dyslexic, and if I am writing without a beta there are bound to be mistakes. Please be indulgent. It has taken time to gather courage enough to share my stories with others. Now that I have begun doing so, reviews excite me...they also encourage me to post faster. This site is devoted to Fan-fiction. Even if I have not written a specific disclaimer in a given work you can be sure I do not own any of the recognizable characters you find in them. If you are inspired by my writing or original aspects there-in and want to use them in your own works please contact me first so I might enjoy the fruits of your labor.

My Philosophy and World-view: I like Science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction and am not afraid to do the research necessary to do these topics justice. As far as world-building, I tend to diverge rather cleanly from cannon at times but try to do so while still maintaining the feel and personalities of the original characters. I feel creativity and imagination are gifts from God who is the ultimate creator and author of life.

If I can use those gifts to educate entertain or inspire than then the glory should go to Him. I know as soon as someone starts mentioning "religion" as being "important" in their lives others immediately think that person is a "freak" or "fanatic." I am not ashamed of what I believe and I don’t like being stereo-typed. Likewise I try to respect others opinions even if I do not agree with them. It is, after all, our differences that make the world unique and fascinating.

On the flip-side, I am not naive enough to believe the world is all sweetness and light. In life darkness is real and the shadow sometimes becomes oppressive. For me, being a Christian is having the certainty that even when life gets rough there is a greater plan. The storms are temporary, they provide us with opportunities to learn and grow. In trusting that the God of the universe loves us with compassion and grace, I have confidence that everything will come out alright in the end. Don't be surprised if my writing and the worlds I create sometimes reflect this fact.

Having said that, Some of my stories are dark! Be warned:My favorite themes are action-adventure and angst. Many people write about average folks, others prefer larger than life heroes...I am drawn inextricably to the underdog. Byronic heroes: Bruised, broken, bereft and betrayed, these are the folk that propel the gristmill of my mind. The Villains in my stories are usually people in positions of authority that abuse their power and take advantage of those in their sphere of influence. Some of my stories also contain themes of physical or emotional abuse, mind-control and/or slavery.

I do not write on these topics because I enjoy seeing my favorite characters in pain. The truth is nothing bothers me more than imagining someone usurping the sanctity of a person's mind. But in saying that I admit the themes are visceral. Speculation gets the blood pumping and reminds you that you are alive. But it comes with purpose. And one of the purposes I find innate in these sorts of topics is to explore ramifications and nature of freedom.

Historically the condition defined as ‘slavery’ was abolished long ago and I very much wish the truth of the matter was consigned to the pages of history books. But the reality is that millions of men, women and children from all over the world are living victims of human trafficking. I feel great compassion for the people who are or have been affected by this injustice.Those responsible for stealing the freedom and or dignity of others in such a way are villains pure and simple. Slavery as an institution is wrong. I do not intend to lessen the severity of this charge in any way when, in a historical context, I portray a master as compassionate treating his slaves as close confidants and trusted friends.

My country (USA) was founded in the belief that everyone is entitled to personal rights and independence they are free to pursue their dreams. But I have come to see that this philosophy only scratches the surface of what Freedom is or at least should be. Slavery exists in many forms not the least of which is as a condition of the heart, mind and spirit. I find it strikes a chord deep within us, even in modern society it resonates.

Depending on where you are you might not be faced with the reality of human trafficking but that doesn’t mean you won’t meet people who are walking wounded, prisoners of painful pasts unable to escape. People are in bondage to addictions, habits, greed, abusive relationships and countless other things. Some of us are ensconced so securely in conformity and complacency we aren't even aware of the chains constricting our world-view. We need to open our eyes and our hearts to what is going on around us. We need to show compassion to those hurting and give aid and solace to whomever we can.

Freedom from ... is only part of the story. We mustn't ignore that freedom to ... and freedom for ... are just as important. And so I write. In my study I have come to see neither freedom nor bondage is determined entirely by one's physical circumstances. They are indicative of ones outlook. As mentioned above, as bad as things get, there is always hope. Regardless of a person’s individual situation, freedom is possible. And in my stories, despite the violence and mental anguish a character may endure, things usually work out in the end.

Please Note: "Working out" does not mean "happily ever after!" I focus on the circumstances that shape characters and follow them forward as they learn, grow, cope and overcome the hardships life throws at them. Things happen. You learn from it: either the situation changes or it changes you. In fiction the only thing to do after writing 'happily ever after' is to close the book. "The End" is final. For me stories are living breathing things. Even if a given plot-bunny it is no longer scampering wildly about in the Forrest at the fore front of my mind, it is still present in the hutch.

I can go back and visit it if I wish. A ‘happily ever after’ generally makes stew out of said bunny. Its essence is devoured and dismissed. I am reluctant to do that. So there will always be some loose threads left for further pursuit. If you would like to tug on the loose threads or adopt any of my lazy leverets i ask you to please let me know so -- I would very much like to enjoy the fruits of your labor and see what they become under your care and direction.

I do not write romance, slash or citrus. I have found physical relationships propel characters inextricably toward that 'happily ever after' point I tend to avoid. It is no surprise that fan-doms are formed around popular parings. Life is about the interaction between people and personalities mesh in different ways from affectionate to playful and teasing, competitive, argumentative, combative. let’s face it some cannon characters simply ‘go better’ with others. It is entertaining to read motive and subtext in situations. These are the things that add depth to well crafted characters. But you won't find anything blatantly sexual in my stories.

Love is of course one of the driving forces of human nature and I believe that all people have an innate need to be loved and accepted because of who they are not based on what they do or don’t do. Characters who grow or mature in an environment where they have been deprived of love are deeply affected by this. It tugs at the heartstrings of the reader. We want to see them grow past the pain and neglect of their upbringing to love an be loved unconditionally.

In life, I have found there is only one love that surpasses all others and that is unconditional love of Christ. In accepting Gods love and forgiveness and learning from it we can in turn love others in that same fashion. Christians are in fact called to love others...even our enemies in that same way. I am not ashamed of my beliefs. I do not look to force them on others -- if you would like to learn more feel free to PM me. I will not judge people who do not believe as I do neither will I excuse others spewing hate in the name of religion. But as far as my stories go, I do not, and will not cross the line from depicting complete accepting love of anther person to depictions of sex.

I am a single woman. I am not the type to try to live vicariously through imaginary characters. By in large I feel PWP is pointless and overdone in most fan-fiction, neither is it particularly well executed. I don’t feel the need to add to the list. Relationships other than friendship/brotherhood are not usually fundamental aspects of my story-line. and just because I mention certain characters are 'engaged' doesn't mean you should expect wedding bells before the close of the story. Should I find a 'happily ever after' in my own life my feelings on this may change, but it hasn't happened yet.

Well, I suppose I’ve bored you with this long enough, You want to know what I've been working on? ...

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A bargain struck is my first foray into the world of the dragonites and the tigeroids from the series "Tai chi chasers." this story is a prequel. I really enjoyed watching the series on TV unfortunately the final season of the series wasn't released in English...I watched the Cantonese versions...but don't speak Cantonese. I am learning mandarin but that didn't really help except with understanding some of the tai-chi characters. wrote this story in attempt to explain Finn's backstory and explore Luka's motivation and integrate what I could understand of the final season and reconcile it with the rest of the series. (this is a one-shot)

Active Story: Posting in Progress

Progress at last! I have finally begun posting my Multi Series Crossover Epic

for most of my life I have been a huge fan of cartoons and anime. As a grew older i have gained tremendous respect for voice actors behind the characters i love. I was solidly impressed when I realized so many of my favorites shared the same voice actors: David Kaye , Brian Drummond , Kirby morrow, Scott Mcneil , Mark Hildreth i wanted to create a scenario that showed how some of the characters with the same voice actors in various series might relate or be related. (Sesshomaru & Treize Kushrenada), (Zechs Merquis, Alan Schezar, fenris, tiger of the wind), (Trowa Barton, Von Fanell, Miroko & Mosiac), (Duo Maxwell & Kouga), (Heero Yuy, Max Steel & Angel/Warren Worthing III) so i created this series...I'd been reading quite a few stories featuring the final fantasy crisis core characters and it became apparent they wanted to avoid the apocalypse looming in their usual version of Gaia so they slipped into my plot as well.

"Crossing Destiny" posting is now complete! (Primarily written in the Inuyasha universe) Sesshomaru: Killing perfection, why would parents name a child that? The answer, they didn’t it was a name he gave himself. Why? When did Sesshomaru aquire Ah Un? What is Moko Moko? What is the significance of the way the Lord of the west dresses? How do Youkai get their stripes? Why does Sesshomaru treat his brother as he does? How does the bone eater's well actually work? My answers to these and many other questions I wondered about while watching the first 100 episodes of the series and movies

featuring Characters: Sesshomaru, Ah un, Inu no tasha, The lady of the west, Inuyasha and his mother --
Sora, and Varie are from Escaflowne Ilfalna is from final fantasy VII, Tiger of the wind is from monster rancher
(I own nothing)

Still in the polishing process but due to begin posting soon...

The story continues in Part 2 "Crossing the Void" (Escasflowne, Gundam wing) The beam of light that engulfed Treize in the final battle was more than anyone suspected. It signaled not the end if his life, but the end of his exile. Emperor Dornkirk is dead and Prince Blood-wing is recalled to Gaia to take up the throne of Zaibach. featuring Characters: Treize, Zechs, Allen, Von, Dryden others

Part 3 the culmination "Crossing Fate" (Gundam wing, Escaflowne, Inuyasha, FF7) Zechs leaves Gaia because fate had decreed he have a dance card in the Endless waltz, but he sees Gaia as his home now. When he returns he will not be alone. The five pilots traverse the path of stars to find the lives they should have lived. but things rarely work out as planned. featuring Characters: Gundam pilots, others listed above more to be determined

NOTE: There will be dry spells where you won't see anything new from me because I like to have a good portion of a story written and proofed before I begin posting. That way I can update rather quickly and consistently once I have begin and am virtually guaranteed to be completed without leaving readers suspended in limbo indefinitely.

I have learned the hard way that plot-bunnies get uncooperative from time to time and skitter back into the woodland unexpectedly taking inspiration with them. This is extremely frustrating for both of us and do my best prevent this from happening. If it does said story will be clearly marked as dormant in the summary.

I appreciate your interest in my stories and believe you deserve the best I can give so sometimes that means changing focus to keep things fresh and new. If you want to see more of the worlds I spin check out my Fan-Art Gallery at http:///gallery/ making digital images helps me solidify my ideas and you will likely find sneak peeks there of things to come here. Feel free to PM me with questions or comments about any of my projects. Encouragement is always appreciated.

Stories in the Works
(Aggressively Active and demanding plot-bunnies, multiplying in shadows...the way dust-bunnies do.)

Being Barton: (Avengers, Gundam wing) Clint "the Amazing Hawkeye" Barton and Bendy Becky Bloom were both headliners in Carson's Carnival of Traveling Wonders. Some Months after Clint was forced to leave his home in the the Circus the performers were caught in the crossfire during the Seige of Sanc. Years later as an Avenger Clint is forced to confront his past after seeing an advertisement for Carson's featuring Catherine Bloom, Becky's daughter. When she introduces him to her half-brother Trowa Barton he has no doubt there is more to the young man than meets the eye. Seeing better from a distance is awkward when you need to get upfront and personal with someone.

Broken Arrow: (Avengers/Winter soldier) Circus brat Clint Barton is Sold to Redroom where he meets young Black Widow and is trained to replace the Winter Soldier.

Noble Vampire: blood ties (Gundam wing) Treize Quatre and Dorothy are vampires, Duo and Zechs are human attendants bound to them. Trowa is a shifter, Heero was a slayer, Wufei is...new to it all and finds himself neck deep in the politics that make that unseen world go round. (dynamics similar to my rome series transferred to a Vanpyric/supernatural world)

Ballad of the blade: The scholar sword (Gundam Wing) With nothing to look forward to but being trapped in a loveless marriage WuFei finds his contentiousness has been imprisoned in the form of a sword.

Still on the Drawing Board
(Timid and imature plot-bunnies still in the hutch; I could be working with them...but i'm not)

Tri-Wizard Conundrum: (GW/HP) My best friend inspired me to try my hand at a Gundam Wing Harry Potter crossover that did not involve the family reconstruction act, so-and-so is actually this other character in disguise, or spell gone wrong phase shifts where macic and science collide. It has all been done before. SO how about this, Imigine if you will the Wizards of Hogwarts (Drako, Harry and Remus), meet the Warlocks of Durmstrang (Wufei, Heero and Treize) and the Magi of Beauxbatons (Quatre, Trowa and Zechs) together ther mission is to travel across the pond and work together to locate a Rogue Shinigami all three institutions failed to recruit when they should have. There have been no indiginous magik users reported in American since the suspention of the Salem Society. Can this unlikely team work together to locate and contain the braided menace before he wreaks more havok in the unsuspecting muggle metropolis?

"Gundam boys in the land of make-believe" (GW/Mr.Rodgers?!) Quatre is a smalish tiger who lives in a clock. Trowa is a Prince formerly known as 'Tuesday' It sounds like an unlikely cross I know but this is not a parody. Is it too farfetched to imagine the characters of Gundam wing have made their home in what is perhaps the most well known neighborhood the land of make believe? This story began as a bet but the plot-bunnies refuse to settle quietly and it is growing into something truly unique. I don't know how it will be received but I'm rather taken with the idea If you think it has merit let me know else I might never get the impetus to post it:

Stories Paused

(Indecisive and Incredibly irksome plot-bunnies placed in the Penalization Play-Pen)

Gundam Wing Slaves of Rome: part III "Rome wasn't Built in a day"

Gundam Wing-Makar Series: Part IV "Makar Legacy"

J&tD Black Dragon Series: "Revolution: Black Dragon Rising"

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Dorment Stories:
(Infant Plot-bunnies hibernating safely in back of hutch...)

At present "Fin's Odyssey Continues" is the only truly dormant story posted here. It is dormant because i was trying to keep closely related to the actual series and the episodes aren't on youtube anymore and i don't have $100 to buy it. I do have 1/2 chapter written not posted and the final chapter is complete. But the middle is a muddle and for that i apologize. If you really want the incomplete bits i can e-mail them to you or if you are interested in helping me co-write them feel free to PM.

Lesson in Betrayal
is also listed a "dormant" but in actuality it was begun as a one shot and grew to include a few more chapters. I never had a concrete plot or story I meant to tell it was just a “what if” exercise to break out of a bad case of writers block.

Landmark Events!

"All Roads lead to Rome"
has received over 33,000 hits and almost 200 reviews

"When in Rome Be like Romans"
Has received over 34,000 hits and over 300 reviews

"Dragon Fei"
has received over 29,000 hits and over a 200 reviews

AMAZING!

Additionally
Gundam Wing: "Cursed" has received over 16,000 hits and over 100 reviews
Gundam wing: "Hair ties" has received over 9,000 hits

I also think it is incredibly cool that my stories have been read in over 100 countries!!
Friends from around the globe I salute you!!

Especially, I am so grateful for those of you who have supported and encouraged me with your gracious reviews!

Feedback really means a lot to me and I try to respond to all signed reviews. Did I mention I LOVE getting story reviews? -hint-hint- When I get reviews I update faster. If there is a dormant story and you are eager for an update feel free to PM me anytime.

My wish for you is ... Be well, take life one day at a time -- and never stop dreaming!