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A Hundred Ways to Say You're My Brother

2009-11-20T06:54:09-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General/Family
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 41, Words: 50,689, Reviews: 220 Updated: 11-20-09 Published: 10-3-08
Status: In-Progress

Because they care for each other. Because they are the central driving force of the series. Because they inspire dozens of fics every day. Because I am crazy, and they are the reason why. Mentions of Royai and EdWin, but NO ELRICEST!

Now All We Can Do Is Live

2009-09-07T10:01:36-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Family/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,557, Reviews: 7 Published: 9-7-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. "What do you think would have happened...if none of this had ever happened? I mean, what if we never lost our bodies? What if we never tried to bring Mom back? Where do you think we'd be now?" Pure brotherly love and companionship, NOT Elricest!

The Only Cure

2009-08-27T14:12:35-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst/General
Pairing: Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,114, Reviews: 3 Published: 8-27-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Confined to the hospital after getting his body back, Alphonse Elric is growing restless. Pointless introspection.

When There Is No Sun

2009-06-11T00:25:55-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Roy M. & Riza H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,739, Reviews: 8 Published: 6-11-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Mangaverse, spoilers for Chapter 95. "Trapped inside his own skin, he didn't want to live anymore, didn't think he could stand being himself anymore, he just wanted to rage and storm and burn with this fire he'd kept in check for so long." Royai

The Last Resilient Hope

2009-04-04T20:51:30-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance/General
Pairing: Roy M. & Riza H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,265, Reviews: 6 Published: 4-4-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Mustang and Hawkeye are allowed a short time alone before all hell breaks loose. Waiting for the time to come when they must make their move, they sit side by side, saying nothing. Why can he not make a proper farewell? Royai.

Sweet Tyranny

2009-03-19T04:35:31-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,528, Reviews: 12 Published: 3-19-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. "Love is a sweet tyranny." Alphonse Elric opens his heart and talks about the one person he loves more than anyone else: his brother. I pity you if you think this is Elricest.

My Arms Are Open Wide

2009-03-19T04:32:34-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Hurt/Comfort/Friendship
Pairing: Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,114, Reviews: 3 Published: 3-19-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Alphonse takes pity on Elysia's friend Gloria. All he wants is to take away her pain. But there is something that she needs, and will he be able to give it to her? Or will her pain continue?

Somewhere Inside It's Still Nina

2009-03-19T04:29:06-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Drama/Family
Pairing: Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,670, Reviews: 6 Published: 3-19-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Nina Elric hears her father singing one day, and goes to investigate. Who is this other Nina?

Kill and Save Me

2009-02-16T05:20:32-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Family/Friendship
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,548, Reviews: 11 Published: 2-16-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. NOT Elricest. Is it a weakness to depend completely on someone?

Third Time's the Charm

2009-02-09T06:01:07-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Winry R. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,851, Reviews: 8 Published: 2-9-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Postseries EdWin. They say the third time's the charm. But...is that really true?

Shatter

2009-02-02T06:25:06-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,233, Reviews: 1 Published: 2-2-09
Status: In-Progress

Poem. AU. Yesterday I died.

Jewelled Dagger

2009-01-26T07:04:36-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 3, Words: 11,133, Reviews: 12 Updated: 1-26-09 Published: 1-12-09
Status: In-Progress

Threeshot. AU, mangaverse. Unfortunately, great minds think alike.

And I Won't Let Go

2009-01-17T07:16:57-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Roy M. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,678, Reviews: 15 Published: 1-17-09
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Some Parental RoyEd, no yaoi. Edward Elric, suicidal? Surely not....

Vindicate

2009-01-05T07:22:17-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Poetry/Angst
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,330, Reviews: 1 Published: 1-5-09
Status: Complete

AU poem. It is a never-ending cycle, one he must break. He must prove through all his equations that one plus one equals one, that two equals zero. But when all his theories are done, all that is left is the period at the end of his sentence. Not yaoi.

What Love Is

2008-12-29T05:40:59-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Edward E. & Winry R.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,308, Reviews: 11 Published: 12-29-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. What is love? Is it flowers and chocolate? Is it a burning feeling in your chest? Or is it...something more? EdWin

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

2008-12-22T20:55:59-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Friendship/Angst
Pairing: Elysia H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,925, Reviews: 4 Published: 12-22-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. I used to be tough, hardened, invisible...until Elysia Hughes stepped into my life and softened me, letting me open up to others. They say that life is pain...and life is healing. "Gloria quoque pulchera es."

Namesake

2008-11-24T07:54:16-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General/Friendship
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,703, Reviews: 5 Published: 11-24-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. A rose by any other name would smell sweeter.

Legacy of Loss

2008-11-17T06:44:47-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Mystery
Chapters: 11, Words: 32,853, Reviews: 22 Updated: 11-17-08 Published: 9-8-08
Status: Complete

One wolf, two Red Riding Hoods, and a military full of intrigue. This world will never be the same. Postseries chapterfic. Rated T for blood and disturbing images.

The Cicada

2008-07-22T04:41:00-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Family
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,864, Reviews: 1 Published: 7-22-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. "It was as though something had died inside her, leaving only a husk, like a cicada that sheds its exoskeleton and leaves it behind. And she wished she could bring that cicada back, but she didn't know how."

The Sun Will Set for You

2008-07-14T10:45:16-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,039, Reviews: 4 Published: 7-14-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. "I lie spread-eagled on my back, enveloped in darkness. I am waiting, waiting in the silence of death. I don't know if I should be sad or thankful that the death is not my own."

Voiceless

2008-07-07T12:35:26-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Horror/Supernatural
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,293, Reviews: 10 Published: 7-7-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. The tale of the boy who had every voice except his own. No pairings intended. Rated for intense themes.

SOS

2008-07-01T15:00:41-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Drama/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 2, Words: 2,706, Reviews: 9 Updated: 7-1-08 Published: 6-26-08
Status: Complete

Twoshot. "The shadows of Alphonse's prison sliced right through him, attacking that soft spot as soon as he thought of it. Alone. Pitiful. Weak. Helpless. Alone, alone, alone!" Figurative, NOT Elricest - may I never have to say that again.

Sparkling Angel

2008-06-16T06:09:00-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Drama
Pairing: Lust
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,683, Reviews: 2 Published: 6-16-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Animeverse. "She's like a spider, spinning her beautiful, delicate web beaded with dew. And I am the fly, drawn to her web and not even suspecting what she has in store for me."

What Do You Say?

2008-06-10T23:22:25-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Riza H. & Roy M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,060, Reviews: 7 Published: 6-10-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Another one of those fics that shows the progression of Mustang and Hawkeye's relationship, because I have no better ideas. My contribution to Royai Day. Some spoilers for manga Chapters 58 and 60.

To Guide My Way

2008-06-01T23:53:54-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,025, Reviews: 5 Published: 6-1-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Post-series. Spoilers for Episode 51 and beginning of CoS. Somewhat AU. "You know, some days I feel like dying." For the last time, this is NOT Elricest.

Open

2008-05-26T01:25:23-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Roy M. & Riza H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 576, Reviews: 8 Published: 5-26-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Mustang-centric Royai. Colonel Mustang is the most sought-after heartthrob in Central. So why is he so chaste? Spoilers for Chapters 58 and 60.

The Death of You

2008-05-20T03:47:09-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Horror
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,675, Reviews: 18 Published: 5-20-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Why Alphonse killed his brother. If you said this was Elricest, I would drive a metal spike through my own blood seal.

Right Here Waiting

2008-05-12T00:37:01-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Angst
Pairing: Winry R. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,217, Reviews: 9 Published: 5-12-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. He asks. She answers. And they are both surprised. Postseries EdWin.

A Slice of Fudge

2008-05-05T01:56:43-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Friendship/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Neville L. & Luna L.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,000, Reviews: 9 Published: 5-5-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. 'Tears aren't Nargles, you know.' A quiet scene between Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood. Can be seen as either Neuna or just friendship. Mild spoilers for OotP.

Punctured Yolk

2008-04-28T02:25:47-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Castle in the Sky
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,476, Reviews: 7 Published: 4-28-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Sheeta is in a strange mood, with strange thoughts on her mind. What's up with her? A very weird fic; I won't blame you if you don't get it. SheetaXPazu.

The Love of Time

2008-04-21T01:53:48-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Legend of Zelda
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Zelda & Link
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,059, Reviews: 7 Published: 4-21-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. They are companions, fellow heroes. Both of their names reside in the legends of Hyrule, and they will be remembered...together. Can you say Zink?

The Little Things

2008-04-15T02:08:26-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Family
Pairing: Gracia H. & Maes H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 959, Reviews: 6 Published: 4-15-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. "It's the little things I miss most." A look into Gracia's life, years after the series. Spoilers for Episode 25 and Chapter 16.

Medium Sized Heaven

2008-04-09T06:02:50-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Family
Pairing: Elysia H. & Maes H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,853, Reviews: 9 Published: 4-9-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. "My name is Elysia Angelica Hughes, I'm fifteen years old, and the thing that sets me apart from other girls is that I don't have a dad." A look into Elysia's life, eleven years after FMA. Spoilers for Episode 25 and Chapter 16.

Reactions

2008-04-02T01:48:47-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Friendship
Pairing: Maes H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,336, Reviews: 3 Published: 4-2-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Sequel to Dailenna's "The Mangaka Has Her Reasons." What would everyone's reactions be to the news that Roy and Riza Mustang are dead? How many lives have they touched that will be completely different from now on? No yaoi, just so you know.

Sifting Sand

2008-03-31T01:40:54-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General/Family
Pairing: Scar
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,007, Reviews: 4 Published: 3-31-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Every grain of sand looks the same, so what is one to do when one must find a single particular grain? Why, sift through the sand, of course. What does it matter how long it takes? Experimental Scar-centric fic.

Hohenheim's Hypomnesia

2008-03-24T01:03:00-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General/Family
Pairing: Hoenheim
Chapters: 1, Words: 550, Reviews: 3 Published: 3-24-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Hypomnesia: impaired memory. "They call me Hohenheim." Pre-series.

Rules and Reasons

2008-03-17T00:44:08-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Family
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,772, Reviews: 6 Published: 3-17-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Postseries. Curiosity killed the cat, the apple never falls far from the tree, and when it rains it pours. Some married EdWin, but no pairings are the focus of this story.

Lonely Vigil

2008-03-09T23:12:10-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Hurt/Comfort/Friendship
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,435, Reviews: 7 Published: 3-9-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Alphonse is alone at night. Always, always alone. How in the world can even someone as close as his brother reach him across such a great chasm? If you suggest this is Elricest, I may just freak out at you.

Killer Question

2008-03-02T21:43:12-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Family/Friendship
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 608, Reviews: 11 Published: 3-2-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Pointless. One of those little conversations between the Elric Brothers. "Brother, I know you don't hate me. But...why? Why don't you?" Mixed canon, spoilers for Chapter 45, no pairings.

Metal, Jealousy, and Human Transmutation

2008-02-24T23:59:21-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Family/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,851, Reviews: 10 Published: 2-24-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Postseries. They got Al's body back. Ed has a family now, with three beautiful daughters. By all rights, everyone should be living happily ever after. So why is Al so discontented? Married EdWin, a hint of married Royai, but no real pairings.

Happiness Follows Sorrow

2008-02-18T00:53:30-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Ico
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,318, Reviews: 1 Published: 2-18-08
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Post-game. Ico contemplates his adventure with Yorda with the wisdom of hindsight, and wonders what his future will bring. An attempted explanation of the credit song's lyrics.

Piaculum

2008-02-04T06:29:22-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Ico
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Adventure/Friendship
Chapters: 15, Words: 42,854, Reviews: 30 Updated: 2-4-08 Published: 10-30-07
Status: Complete

Novelisation. For his entire life, Ico thought he was destined to die as an adolescent. When he is given a chance at life, Ico grabs the opportunity and finds himself thrust into a wild adventure, complete with fear, courage, and friendship.

Bovine Extract

2007-10-20T07:22:39-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Humor/Friendship
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 522, Reviews: 11 Published: 10-20-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Mangaverse, spoilers for Chapter 45. A twist on the cliche Let's All Get Ed To Drink Milk fic. Please, this is not Elricest. Do not pain me anymore.

Umbrella

2007-10-14T07:06:42-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Riza H. & Roy M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 756, Reviews: 6 Published: 10-14-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Royai. 'He smiled then. Liza couldn't see why, unless the prospect of being dry on a rainy day was that thrilling.' Kinda sappy, but not fluffy.

An Emergency

2007-10-11T02:04:29-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Riza H. & Roy M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,765, Reviews: 11 Published: 10-11-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Royai. "Lietuenant Hawkeye: Requesting your presence in my office immediately. I am full aware you have taken the week off work, but consider this an emergency. No exceptions." What is this emergency? Why has Colonel Mustang made such a demand?

After You, My Dear Alphonse

2007-10-05T05:18:03-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,425, Reviews: 9 Published: 10-5-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Most people think the Elric brothers are closer than close, that nothing can come between them. Why does Alphonse Elric think the opposite? If you suggest this is Elricest, you deserve all the rotten tomatoes I will throw at you.

A Borrowed Podium

2007-10-03T07:07:59-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Family
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,174, Reviews: 7 Published: 10-3-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Postseries. Character death. "Edward ran his hands across the podium, staving off the moment when he would have to speak. The podium had been borrowed from the village church." There is no such thing as Elricest...in this story anyway.

Fighting

2007-10-03T06:17:48-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Family/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,412, Reviews: 8 Published: 10-3-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Brothers always fight, right? Even when those brothers are best friends, occasionally they lash out at each other. It's natural. Inevitable. Expected. So why is this fight so different? I wish I didn't have to say the obvious: it's not Elricest.

Human

2007-10-03T04:57:44-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Family/Friendship
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 795, Reviews: 12 Published: 10-3-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. "How can you be so certain? How do you know that I'm still a human?" "Well, this is gonna sound weird...." A simple moment of non-Elricest brotherly love. No spoilers, but there are mentions of potentially spoilering characters.

One of Those Nights

2007-09-30T06:14:54-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Hurt/Comfort/Family
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 627, Reviews: 5 Published: 9-30-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Postseries, but with alternate ending. Though they achieved their goal, though everyone lived happily ever after, that never stopped Al from worrying. Rrrr! NO, IT'S NOT ELRICEST!

Dumbledore

2007-09-26T08:03:42-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy
Pairing: Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 167, Reviews: 1 Published: 9-26-07
Status: Complete

Poem. Spoilers for HBP. I wrote this shortly after I read the end of the sixth book, but I only stumbled upon it now. Simply put, this is a lament for the greatest wizard who ever lived.

Kisses

2007-09-25T04:29:36-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Family
Pairing: Roy M. & Riza H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 811, Reviews: 15 Published: 9-25-07
Status: Complete

Or the lack thereof. Postseries Royai, no spoilers. Oneshot.

I Don't Want You to Die

2007-09-23T08:16:31-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/General
Chapters: 16, Words: 14,195, Reviews: 33 Updated: 9-23-07 Published: 7-27-07
Status: In-Progress

Collection of oneshots. "There was a day I realized I don't want you to die." Basically, a look into the various relationships of FMA's characters. Pairings and spoilers will be noted in each chapter, and suggestions are welcome for future chapters.

The Best Day of His Life

2007-09-19T07:06:44-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Maes H. & Gracia H.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,859, Reviews: 2 Published: 9-19-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. MaesXGracia. Mangaverse. The hopefully sweet tale of the events leading up to the Hugheses' wedding. Rated for war related themes.

The Day I Woke Up

2007-09-13T00:27:20-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Family
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,418, Reviews: 13 Published: 9-13-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Al has regained his original body, and getting used to it is an adventure unlike any other. Join him as he learns to breathe, walk, and much more. If you so much as suggest that this is Elricest, I will personally decapitate you.

Nothing I Won't Give

2007-09-10T02:05:42-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Friendship/Angst
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,344, Reviews: 8 Published: 9-10-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. "I promise you, there's nothing I won't give." "Nothing at all." "Now, where were we before we started this stupid argument?" A brief argument between the two Elric brothers. As for Elricest, quoth Vic Mignogna, "Ed and Al LIKE GIRLS."

Trust

2007-09-07T00:35:56-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Riza H. & Roy M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 457, Reviews: 8 Published: 9-7-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Hawkeyecentric Royai. Lieutenant Hawkeye trusts her superior officer more than anyone else. Where did this trust come from? Spoilers for Chapters 58 and 60.

Alone at Night

2007-08-31T04:40:27-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,369, Reviews: 8 Published: 8-31-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Al, unable to sleep in his metal body, is alone every night. His older brother is determined to fix that. Brotherly love, not Elricest.

A Reason

2007-08-28T05:46:52-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General/Family
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 520, Reviews: 5 Published: 8-28-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot, slightly pointless. "There is a reason for all that I do." Not Elricest, for the umpteenth time.

Brothers and Bullies

2007-08-24T11:56:07-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Suspense
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,947, Reviews: 2 Published: 8-24-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Preseries. Al runs into a little...bully trouble, shall we say. Not shonenai, as if you needed to know.

The Reason I Cry

2007-07-23T06:11:38-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Friendship
Pairing: Winry R.
Chapters: 1, Words: 210, Reviews: 2 Published: 7-23-07
Status: Complete

Poem. This is a poem about how Winry feels towards Ed and Al, and a sort of explanation to them for why she cries so much. No spoilers, but some of the lines hark back to various moments. Possible EdWin, or it could just be friendship.

Brother in Armor

2007-07-20T01:31:54-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Family/Drama
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 243, Reviews: 3 Published: 7-20-07
Status: Complete

Poem. I don't think this needs much explanation. It's Ed, telling Al how much he wants his little brother back. No, no NO! NOT ELRICEST! May all those who believe the contrary be consumed by the Elric brothers' wrath!

What Makes It Beautiful

2007-07-15T20:14:14-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Riza H. & Roy M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,625, Reviews: 14 Published: 7-15-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Royai. 'This world itself is imperfect. That's what makes it so beautiful.' The way I would have wanted Mustang's story to end. Spoilers for Episodes 48 to 51, and minor spoilers for the manga Chapter 60.

Swelling Heart

2007-07-13T22:33:53-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,231, Reviews: 3 Published: 7-13-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. VERY abstract. 'My heart is coated with steel in the vain attempt to keep my swelling heart from bursting.' Rated for blood. No pairings.

Brothers Fairy Tale

2007-07-13T00:26:22-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Fantasy
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 721, Reviews: 4 Published: 7-13-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot, pointless. The tale of FMA in a nutshell, told in the form of a fairy tale. No, not yaoi. How many fairy tales have you read with yaoi in it? Possible vague spoilers for the ending, but I doubt it.

Immortal Death

2007-07-10T01:35:28-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 961, Reviews: 7 Published: 7-10-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. The ending to Ed and Al's story if they had decided to live with their bodies the way they are. If you couldn't tell by the title, character death. Elricest? Ew! Don't even think that!

Without You

2007-07-07T22:05:17-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Edward E. & Alphonse E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 605, Reviews: 8 Published: 7-7-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. 'Hey, Al... I've...wanted to ask you something for a while...but I've been afraid to ask.' Ed's thoughts during a certain conversation in Episode 17. Spoilers for Episodes 17 to 24. NOT shonenai, so don't ask.

Ghost of You

2007-07-06T01:40:50-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Fullmetal Alchemist
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Pairing: Alphonse E. & Edward E.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,369, Reviews: 2 Published: 7-6-07
Status: Complete

Songfic. Spoilers for Episode 51. Al has been searching for traces of what they were. He wakes in the night to find no one there but himself. Is a ghost all he has left of his brother? NOT shonenai.

How Would You Feel?

2007-06-26T01:29:40-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Neville L.
Chapters: 1, Words: 825, Reviews: 1 Published: 6-26-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Spoilers for OotP. How would you feel if you were Neville Longbottom? Postseries, but revealed to be a bit inaccurate after the seventh book came out. The characterization, I believe, remains accurate.

Why the Dog's Tail Wags

2007-06-23T06:22:33-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Hurt/Comfort
Pairing: Sirius B. & Harry P.
Chapters: 1, Words: 755, Reviews: 8 Published: 6-23-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Minor spoilers for OotP. All he really needs is a friend, someone to keep him company. But they're all leaving. Leaving him alone. What Sirius hadn't realized was how much one person, at least, cares for him.

The Night the Angels Sing

2007-06-19T02:20:43-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Hurt/Comfort/Angst
Pairing: Argus F. & OC
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,844, Reviews: 4 Published: 6-19-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Argus Filch, the grumpy, retired caretaker of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is spending his Christmas alone as usual. But this year, he will embark on a journey of revelation and healing.

Squashed Bumblebee

2007-06-15T22:05:53-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Severus S. & Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,358, Reviews: 4 Published: 6-15-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot, character death. Many people have wondered whose side Severus Snape is really on, and everyone has their own ideas about him. Well, this is one of mine. Spoilers for HBP. Slightly uncanon, since it was written before the release of DH.

Dampened Frivolity

2007-06-12T04:18:26-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General/Tragedy
Pairing: Harry P.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,124, Reviews: 1 Published: 6-12-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Christmas is supposed to be a happy time, but how can one be happy when one has lost so much? This is a postseries Christmas with the main characters, and some of the deaths are uncanon.

Hush Little Baby

2007-06-07T22:15:53-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Suspense/Family
Pairing: Lily Evans P. & Harry P.
Chapters: 1, Words: 872, Reviews: 5 Published: 6-7-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. Just a little peek into the Potters' house before that fateful Halloween. Fear reigns in that house....

Cracked Pottery and a Crushed Lily

2007-06-01T22:28:04-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Tragedy
Pairing: James P. & Lily Evans P.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,268, Reviews: 3 Published: 6-1-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot, deathfic. Spoilers for PoA. Harry heard snatches of his parents' deaths during his third year at Hogwarts. This fic attempts to fill in the blanks left by these revelations.

Dead Sirius

2007-05-25T11:25:12-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Tragedy/Fantasy
Pairing: Sirius B.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,097, Reviews: 9 Published: 5-25-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. What would you see if your life flashed before your eyes? This is what Sirius sees. Spoilers up to OotP.

The Road to Paradise

2007-05-04T04:22:50-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Wolf's Rain
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Supernatural
Chapters: 1, Words: 948, Reviews: 8 Published: 5-4-07
Status: Complete

Oneshot. An alternate ending to the anime, the way I thought it was going to end. Rated for blood.

The Brotherhood

2007-04-28T22:59:21-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Poetry/General
Pairing: Wakka & Tidus
Chapters: 1, Words: 348, Reviews: 1 Published: 4-28-07
Status: Complete

Poem. He looked down at the twin ribbons on the hilt. Golden words danced across them, glittering in the sunlight. 'Brothers' on one, 'Forever' on the other.

Someday the Dream Will End

2007-04-22T17:44:56-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Fantasy/General
Pairing: Tidus
Chapters: 31, Words: 149,432, Reviews: 116 Updated: 4-22-07 Published: 1-12-05
Status: Complete

Novelisation. Revised edition. Prologue and Epilogue added. When Tidus finds himself in a strange new world, how far will he have to go to get back home? Rated for violence.

Thoughts

2005-12-15T15:30:27-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Fantasy
Chapters: 6, Words: 4,842, Reviews: 2 Published: 12-15-05
Status: Complete

A collection of oneshots. Basically, the thoughts of the main characters at the end, so there's spoilers quite obviously.

The Seven

2005-09-25T10:26:04-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Fantasy/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 620, Reviews: 2 Published: 9-25-05
Status: Complete

Poem. The seven images of seven people, seven friends, seven heroes...Better put your abstract cap on, because these aren't your usual images.

Dra Bibbo

2005-09-09T04:29:39-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Fantasy/General
Pairing: Rikku
Chapters: 1, Words: 107, Reviews: 2 Published: 9-9-05
Status: Complete

Buas. Y lraanvim ryegi vun y lraanvim kenm.

The Mask

2005-08-01T07:01:11-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Fantasy/Romance
Pairing: Lulu
Chapters: 1, Words: 237, Reviews: 3 Published: 8-1-05
Status: Complete

Poem. Who hides behind a mask? Who keeps it all inside? I wish that I could tell you, I wish that I had tried. Some spoilers.

The Bridge

2005-07-12T20:18:57-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Tragedy/Fantasy
Pairing: Yuna
Chapters: 1, Words: 118, Reviews: 1 Published: 7-12-05
Status: Complete

Poem. I stand on the bridge All I can do is wave That's all I can do But this moment, I will save.

The Horn

2005-05-22T21:13:12-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Fantasy/Poetry
Pairing: Kimahri
Chapters: 1, Words: 515, Reviews: 5 Published: 5-22-05
Status: Complete

Poem. Kimahri can write poetry, no matter what any of you think. Simply because he speaks differently from yourself doesn't mean he is below you. In fact, it might just be that he's above you in his mind. Minor spoilers.

The Dream

2005-04-16T21:27:12-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Fantasy/Romance
Pairing: Tidus
Chapters: 1, Words: 402, Reviews: 1 Published: 4-16-05
Status: Complete

Poem. Didn't think Tidus could write poetry? Well, you thought wrong. It is amazing how eloquent the minds of blitzers may be. Written in the Farplane after the end of the game. Contains spoilers.

The Scar

2005-03-26T20:42:21-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Fantasy/Angst
Pairing: Auron
Chapters: 1, Words: 683, Reviews: 2 Published: 3-26-05
Status: Complete

Poem. Exploring under Auron's skin...by cutting along his scar. Contains lots of spoilers.

The Best

2004-12-21T22:34:45-08:00

Author: Griselda Banks
Category: Final Fantasy X
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 514, Reviews: 6 Published: 12-21-04
Status: Complete

A poem written by Jecht. Contains spoilers.