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Am I Really Just A Remnant?

2008-07-31T11:09:28-08:00

Author: simplexaim
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Balthier & Ashe
Chapters: 2, Words: 2,465, Reviews: 5 Updated: 7-31-08, Published: 7-24-08
Status: In-Progress

Before the war, before her marriage, and during his career of being a Judge; they fell in love. BalthierxAshe rated T for language

Rubies

2008-07-16T17:51:19-08:00

Author: Lassarina Aoibhell
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Balthier & Ashe
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,080, Reviews: 2 Updated: 7-16-08, Published: 7-16-08
Status: Complete

It is no mere trinket he brings her, but something of great rarity. BalthierxAshe

Something of an End

2008-07-13T21:38:18-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,296, Reviews: 5 Updated: 7-13-08, Published: 7-13-08
Status: Complete

“I can't be what you want, and for that I really am sorry.” Balthier/Ashe, postgame.

Mud and Chivalry

2008-06-09T10:52:29-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,585, Reviews: 4 Updated: 6-9-08, Published: 6-9-08
Status: Complete

“Next time you’re feeling chivalrous, leave me out of it." Ashe and Balthier tidy up after a tumble in the mud. Written for the Bath-and-fresh-set-of-clothes-obsessed Balthier summer challenge on the Balthier/Ashe LJ community. Balthier/Ashe.

Take the Plunge

2008-06-19T00:03:44-08:00

Author: Maelstrom Sparrow
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,710, Reviews: 7 Updated: 6-19-08, Published: 6-19-08
Status: Complete

The Cerobi Steppe provides a marvelous opportunity for cliff diving - and a chance for two proud people to come back down to earth. Balthier, Ashe, featuring Basch, Fran, and the Feddik River.

No Longer a Princess

2008-06-01T12:54:15-08:00

Author: ShadesxofxPurple
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Fantasy
Chapters: 1, Words: 901, Reviews: 8 Updated: 6-1-08, Published: 6-1-08
Status: Complete

Another Balthier/Ashe oneshot! Ashe contemplates the elusive sky pirate... in the middle of her coronation speech. Just a short little spiel, but please read and review!

Biting the Bullet

2008-07-05T21:01:57-08:00

Author: truelove08
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Humor
Pairing: Balthier & Ashe
Chapters: 3, Words: 3,659, Reviews: 18 Updated: 7-5-08, Published: 5-31-08
Status: Complete

Balthier x Ashe. Could Ashe really handle Balthier's gun? Three chapter story, reviews welcome! COMPLETE.

Hail, Queenling

2008-05-30T11:05:52-08:00

Author: azert
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 548, Reviews: 2 Updated: 5-30-08, Published: 5-30-08
Status: In-Progress

A FF insipired by one of my friends. An "anything you an do, I can do better" sort of thing. Ashe x Balthier

Conversations and Reckonings

2008-09-04T12:39:53-08:00

Author: Spikey44
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Pairing: Balthier & Ashe
Chapters: 38, Words: 143,938, Reviews: 138 Updated: 9-4-08, Published: 5-28-08
Status: In-Progress

A continuation of the 'Conversations Arc': four years since the twins birth and old demons and past allegiances come back to haunt Balthier but this time they threaten not just his life but that of his and Ashe's young dynasty. Is this the end of the line

Running

2008-04-22T08:32:16-08:00

Author: Riny Beoulve
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/General
Chapters: 2, Words: 1,559, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-22-08, Published: 4-8-08
Status: In-Progress

For some time pirate, you and I were running together... Ashe/Balthier Post-game with spoilers.

The Call of Dawn

2008-05-25T14:22:22-08:00

Author: azert
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 3, Words: 1,860, Reviews: 6 Updated: 5-25-08, Published: 4-8-08
Status: In-Progress

Being sick is bad, but being airsick is unacceptable to Ashelia B'Nargin Dalmasca. A certain pirate thinks otherwise.

To Die For

2008-04-06T20:35:20-08:00

Author: Fireglass
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,840, Reviews: 2 Updated: 4-6-08, Published: 4-6-08
Status: Complete

He wonders how he ever survived for twenty-two years without her by his side, without her love as the guiding light in his life. She is his sun, his meaning, his everything. Sequel to 'To Fight For' BalthierXAshe Part 2 of a 4 part series

To Seek After

2008-04-07T16:49:26-08:00

Author: Fireglass
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 9,219, Reviews: 1 Updated: 4-7-08, Published: 4-7-08
Status: Complete

Ivalice has been a land of peace for six years, nine months, one week, thirteen hours, and eight minutes. For the Queen of Dalmasca, the price is far too high to pay. Part 3 of the 4 part series. AsheXBalthier.

To Fight For

2008-04-04T14:30:53-08:00

Author: Fireglass
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,555, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-4-08, Published: 4-4-08
Status: Complete

She has been Queen now for seven months, twenty-nine days, seven hours, and forty-three minutes. Unblinking, she stares into the night, and, as she often has before, she wonders what she is fighting for. Ashe/Balthier Mild sexual references Post XII

The Life of a Sky Pirate

2008-04-12T12:27:28-08:00

Author: Princess Ariabelle
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 4, Words: 2,108, Reviews: 12 Updated: 4-12-08, Published: 4-1-08
Status: In-Progress

Soo... My first Fanfic. Ashe and Balthier get caught in an embarrassing situation! Now everyone thinks they're in love! BalthierXAshe, Plz Reveiw!

A Perfectly Polite Gesture

2008-03-31T19:26:59-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,333, Reviews: 4 Updated: 3-31-08, Published: 3-31-08
Status: Complete

A courtly kiss to the back of the hand has been a staple in politics since time out of mind.

Silver Linings

2008-03-30T20:12:02-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,253, Reviews: 0 Updated: 3-30-08, Published: 3-30-08
Status: Complete

Every cloud has a silver lining; some are easier to find than others.

A Nice Man is Easy to Find

2008-03-30T20:05:18-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,441, Reviews: 0 Updated: 3-30-08, Published: 3-30-08
Status: Complete

It's the dastardly ones that take some searching for.

A Benediction

2008-03-28T20:28:17-08:00

Author: Jenny Van Alles
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,667, Reviews: 5 Updated: 3-28-08, Published: 3-28-08
Status: Complete

Balthier x Ashe: AU - a different take on the ending of FFXII and what it might have meant for Ashe.

Birthday Blues

2008-03-27T20:45:31-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Friendship/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,312, Reviews: 4 Updated: 3-27-08, Published: 3-27-08
Status: Complete

Ashe was determined to spend her twentieth birthday silently brooding.

Bedside Manners

2008-03-27T20:55:55-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Friendship
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,061, Reviews: 2 Updated: 3-27-08, Published: 3-27-08
Status: Complete

Balthier makes for a poor patient when he's hurt badly."

Through the Night

2008-03-23T19:08:09-08:00

Author: Riny Beoulve
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,317, Reviews: 4 Updated: 3-23-08, Published: 3-23-08
Status: Complete

On the return trip from Mt. Bur Omisace, Ashe thinks too much during watch. Luckily for her, Balthier can be a pillar of comfort, even if she'd never think of it. BaltherxAshe

Our Love to Admire

2008-04-08T23:51:15-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 5, Words: 7,378, Reviews: 12 Updated: 4-8-08, Published: 3-23-08
Status: In-Progress

A series of Balthier/Ashe stories inspired by songs from the band Interpol. Newest story - Admissions: Balthier and Ashe spend a night together and make fools of themselves.

Ivalice's Classified Section

2008-03-23T14:46:41-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,919, Reviews: 1 Updated: 3-23-08, Published: 3-23-08
Status: Complete

“We seem to have quite a shortage of funds at the moment.”

Longing for Adventure

2008-03-23T14:58:48-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,160, Reviews: 2 Updated: 3-23-08, Published: 3-23-08
Status: Complete

I'm not the one turning thirty next week."

Five Things Balthier Wanted to do but Didn't

2008-03-22T20:08:25-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,533, Reviews: 2 Updated: 3-22-08, Published: 3-22-08
Status: Complete

There were some things that Balthier wanted to do but were either unable to do so or never got the opportunity.

No smoke without a fire

2008-05-21T16:13:53-08:00

Author: CultivateYourHunger
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Humor
Chapters: 2, Words: 4,181, Reviews: 14 Updated: 5-21-08, Published: 3-21-08
Status: In-Progress

Ashe hates flying, she hates airships, she hates engines, and she hates the smug conceited pirates who cannot fix them properly. The Strahl is a ship that can never stay on the ground too long for fear of breaking down, much like its pilot.

Match

2008-03-15T10:28:53-08:00

Author: Trace of Late
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,176, Reviews: 6 Updated: 3-15-08, Published: 3-15-08
Status: Complete

She was quite possibly the most beautiful creature alive, as far as Balthier was concerned. Balthier X ? See if you can figure it out.

Trust Amidst Turncoats

2008-03-12T10:57:56-08:00

Author: Phone Five
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,692, Reviews: 2 Updated: 3-12-08, Published: 3-12-08
Status: Complete

Ashe ponders trust while Balthier ponders aesthetics. No one gets much sleep that night.

But Not Forgotten

2008-03-12T11:05:15-08:00

Author: Phone Five
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 527, Reviews: 2 Updated: 3-12-08, Published: 3-12-08
Status: Complete

He is gone so much. You know what he must be up to, and you do not believe for a second you are his only. But you are so tired, and so nothing gets said. BalthierAshe.

Of Pirates and Princesses: 30 romances

2008-03-08T13:39:01-08:00

Author: ice princess deluxe
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/General
Chapters: 30, Words: 22,704, Reviews: 18 Updated: 3-8-08, Published: 3-8-08
Status: Complete

Collection of short Balthier/Ashe one-shots for the LJ community 30 romances.

When the Doves Cry

2008-02-29T20:43:43-08:00

Author: DarkShine07
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,100, Reviews: 8 Updated: 2-29-08, Published: 2-29-08
Status: In-Progress

When the Queen of Dalmasca becomes pregnant, the whole kingdom starts to fall apart. The Queen is hated by many, and a revolt is well on the way. She forced to leave her throne, and now she must fight to gain it back. AshexBalthier Rating may change

Like Father Like Son

2008-02-18T06:34:41-08:00

Author: Roux Roux
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,266, Reviews: 6 Updated: 2-18-08, Published: 2-18-08
Status: In-Progress

Characters/Pairings: Balthier & Ashe, No spoilers, Disclaimer: FFXII is the property of Square Enix. Series of short stories about Balthier's naughty son. Summaries in chapters.

Patterns In the Sky

2008-02-14T18:10:58-08:00

Author: Asphalt Angel
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 385, Reviews: 3 Updated: 2-14-08, Published: 2-14-08
Status: Complete

It had been his choice, hadn't it, to throw his lot in with hers? Balthier and Ashe.

At the Break of Dawn

2008-01-27T01:07:25-08:00

Author: Fantasy Wings
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Suspense
Chapters: 1, Words: 927, Reviews: 3 Updated: 1-27-08, Published: 1-27-08
Status: Complete

An intruder has entered the Royal Palace. His target: the Lady Ashe. What does he intend to do with her? Read to find out.

Adults Only

2008-01-26T13:40:23-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,897, Reviews: 12 Updated: 1-26-08, Published: 1-26-08
Status: Complete

She watched Balthier down the remainder of his cup’s contents, and he tossed it aside. “The trick to the steps is this,” he said quickly, pulling her to him suddenly. “There are no steps.” BalthierAshe. BaschPenelo.

It is You I Have Loved

2008-01-25T05:12:35-08:00

Author: Fantasy Wings
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 3, Words: 2,322, Reviews: 4 Updated: 1-25-08, Published: 12-29-07
Status: In-Progress

Ashe realizes that someone else has been harboring feelings for her. But who could it be? Main Pairing: BalthierxAshe Chapter 3 up!

The Cerobi Queen

2008-01-21T16:45:45-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,161, Reviews: 10 Updated: 1-21-08, Published: 1-21-08
Status: Complete

She tried her best not to throw her knife across the table at the man as he took his own seat. The Duke of Thracia made Al-Cid Margrace look like a eunuch. BalthierAshe. Postgame.

Basic Education

2008-01-21T17:09:52-08:00

Author: everdissever
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 2, Words: 4,712, Reviews: 10 Updated: 1-21-08, Published: 1-14-08
Status: In-Progress

Ongoing. Balthier/Ashe. There are certain things every princess in exile should know. Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca is about to learn them.

Prodigal Daughter, Prodigal Son

2008-01-23T00:20:05-08:00

Author: everdissever
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/Drama
Chapters: 2, Words: 4,139, Reviews: 9 Updated: 1-23-08, Published: 1-14-08
Status: In-Progress

Ongoing. A version of what Fran and Balthier were up to in that missing year at the end of the game. And because I just can't help myself, it will eventually be Balthier/Ashe.

The Second Greatest

2008-01-14T15:46:31-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,357, Reviews: 4 Updated: 1-14-08, Published: 1-14-08
Status: Complete

Fran has followed, as she has these past ten months since they have been dead. Companion piece/sequel to Two Funerals. BalthierAshe. Postgame.

Two Funerals

2008-01-13T18:07:47-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,516, Reviews: 9 Updated: 1-13-08, Published: 1-13-08
Status: Complete

She isn’t sure why she has agreed to come in the first place – no bodies were ever found, and so Dalmasca did not hold funerals. The slightest chance still exists, she reminds herself. But in Archadia, they are dead. BalthierAshe. One month post Bahamut.

Conversations and Provocations

2008-03-27T13:16:51-08:00

Author: Spikey44
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Pairing: Ashe & Balthier
Chapters: 29, Words: 156,843, Reviews: 119 Updated: 3-27-08, Published: 1-10-08
Status: Complete

Criminal trials, assassinations, famines, sheep and a wedding, The Queen and the Pirate have survived them all, but can they survive each other, love sick Emperors and a Rozzarian civil war? Part three of the Conversations arc. BalthierAshe, LarsaPenelo.

The Definition of Half

2008-01-10T14:41:10-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,298, Reviews: 5 Updated: 1-10-08, Published: 1-10-08
Status: Complete

Balthier feigned a pain in his lower back, and Ashe scowled at him. “I’m so very sorry your thieving was inconvenienced,” she spat. “I should never have told you.” Balthier/Ashe. Postgame.

Accident Prone

2007-12-30T15:34:54-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,709, Reviews: 9 Updated: 12-30-07, Published: 12-30-07
Status: Complete

Ashe had to admit that Balthier had a small point. As soon as the sun rose in the sky each day on their journey, it appeared that the heavens gave Balthier the curse of Ashelia. She seemed to be a bad luck charm for the sky pirate. BalthierAshe. Fluff.

I Promise

2007-12-23T11:12:31-08:00

Author: Roux Roux
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,075, Reviews: 1 Updated: 12-23-07, Published: 12-23-07
Status: Complete

Spoilers: Post game but no major spoilers. Balthier Ashe pairing. Discalimer: Characters used are the property of Square Enix. Story Summery: Balthier loses his keys.

When an Old Friend Visits

2007-12-22T23:18:28-08:00

Author: DarkShine07
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Adventure
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,331, Reviews: 3 Updated: 12-22-07, Published: 12-22-07
Status: Complete

. “But you don’t love me…do you Balthier? You just want a nice little tumble to go and brag about with all your buddies.” PostFXII AshexBalthier Oneshot

Blind Pigs

2008-08-25T20:37:52-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Chapters: 14, Words: 58,415, Reviews: 55 Updated: 8-25-08, Published: 9-24-07
Status: In-Progress

An AU retelling of FFXII set during the Great Depression. The New York based Archadia Industries has taken over the Chicago company R.A. Banastre, Inc. It's up to a deposed heiress, street rats, and bootleggers to save the day. Eventual BalthierAshe.

Masquerade

2007-12-13T10:30:34-08:00

Author: MalaConaKierKiar
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,682, Reviews: 5 Updated: 12-13-07, Published: 12-13-07
Status: Complete

Ashe throws a royal ball to forget her woes, but she just can't seem to get him out of her head....oneshot, BalthierXAshe

Debut

2007-12-08T21:14:28-08:00

Author: sapereaude13
Category: Final Fantasy XII
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,826, Reviews: 12 Updated: 12-8-07, Published: 12-8-07
Status: Complete

Today was a momentous occasion in Rabanastre – it would be Balthier’s debut at court by her side. Postgame. BalthierAshe.