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since: 05-31-06, id: 1057439, Profile Updated: 01-05-09
country: United States
Author has written 61 stories for Magnificent Seven, Sentinel, Highlander, and 13th Warrior.

Jan. 4, 2009

Once upon a time; not so long ago, in a place not so far away, being neither here nor there is a peaceful land of rolling green hills and open meadows filled with wild flowers. Well peaceful except for the loud domestic cargo dragons and the racing snails and then of course the sporadic gunfire.

In this lovely somewhat peaceful land lived a matronly not-quite-a-hobbit, she was just a bit too tall and her cheeks not quite rosie enough and of course her feet were pitifully devoid of hair. She lived with her husband who wasn't quite-a-bear and wasn't-quite-a troll that had an enormous heart made from the softest, sweetest of cornmeal mush and their two children.

The eldest Bubba a rather handsome lad was amazingly tall. At least to his not-quite-a-hobbit mother. Bubba was a somewhat ogreish boy although that could have been simply a symptom of immaturity, most boys do pass through a similar stage on the road to manhood. Sadly many never out grow it and remain ogres their entire lives. Bubba worked at the local earthworm nest being run by the dwarf union, he was a worm handler. Now that sounds like a simple enough job but these are not your mundane earthworms. These are in excess of 40' and armored. They were mostly quite well behaved and only required simple herding from one grazing area to another it was on those other occasions that Bubba's job got difficult. The worms occasionally got injured while digging for the limestone they preferred. First aid consisted of using hammers, pry bars cutting torches and welders to straighten and patch the damaged armor plates. The worms are not necessarily willing to be aided and often protest strenuously.

The youngest KT being lovely enough for her not-quite-one-thing-not-quite-another parents to consider a bit of elvish magic to have been involved. Although most parents seem to feel the same of even the most homely of children. She was a sweet natured although mischievous girl. KT who's quite unlike the little girls with whom you're familiar with from the fairy tales. This little girl dresses in black and carries a .45 as well as a 12 gage shotgun. Little girls are much smarter than they used to be. It works out nicely though since those three irritating pigs are currently hanging in the smoke house due to her efforts. We're trying to import big bad wolves to the area but the interviews aren't going well. The wicked witch of the southwest isn't part of this story. KT waited for a wolf to eat the grandmother witch before she delivered that basket of exploding muffins. I told you little girls are smarter than they used to be.

They all lived together in a slightly messy but quite comfortable hole in the side of a hill. These perfectly normal people had a few pets and some rather unusual folks they watched over thinking they needed supervision.

There was a rather large, if you consider over 120#s to be large, handsome, but incredibly stupid dog named Buddy. The locals all believed that Buddy had once been a handsome prince but had been changed into a dog by his fairy Godmother in an attempt to protect his land from such inept rule. Please remember this only happens in fairy tales unfortunately.

A wise old dog named Grizzly and her companion cog Toto, a cog is a dog trapped within a feline body. To Toto's utmost embarrassment she behaved . . . cattish upon occasion. These two provided the actual security for their tiny kingdom. Buddy being hopeless in that function as well. Although he did prove his worth eradicating many of the small four footed bandits when he simply attempted to play with them.

The motherly not-quite-a-hobbit and her gruff but sweet not-quite-a-bear and not-quite-a-troll but something in between husband had gathered an assorted group of creatures over whom they worried and fretted more than their own children. No one had the heart to tell the pair that their children had brought the creatures home so that they might get some relief from their parents fretting over them.

Some of the 'pets' that the children had brought home required more care than others. Bub Goodfellow for example. Bub was a rather eye-catching fellow with his tattoos and bright pink mohawk. Protection against his vampire mother. He did have the Goodfellow tendencies and would charge into rescue the fair and not-so-fair maidens. Only to discover it was often their captors that required saving.

Dach the bowman, a mighty squirrel hunter, often visited bringing his family. Dach had joined the king's army to protect the land causing immense concern to the not-quite-one thing or another couple. Dach was known for shooting himself in the foot.

Sir Tenderloin, he often confused dragons and bonfires, in charge of the local fire department. He and the other knights of the red engine would stand around watching a castle burn rather than disturb the dragons while they roasted the local weenies. Sometimes being joined by Puck and his boxer clad cohorts being closely followed by Nomineck the local keeper of the asylum for the magically damaged and the just plain crazy.

Yet somehow they made a family of sorts. The not-quite-a-hobbit mother spent her time happily puttering over her pots and pans while her children and the strays gathered around the everlasting bonfire in the yard to tell stories while be watched over protectively by the not-quite-a-bear and not-quite-a-troll father. Depending on the season they might rush off on cargo dragons and racing snails to frighten away the glowlight worms and were-coyotes.

For some reason the not-quite-a-hobbit mother would stand by a window late at night peering out into the darkness while the wind whistled around the burrow door wringing her hands while she worried over the weather, and if the missing almost children were eating and if they were warm and other silly things. She certainly worried if they were all wearing clean underwear in case they were in a dragon wreck. It's what mother's do you know.

On long nights the not-quite-a-hobbit mother would sit down in front of her magic scroll and write down many of the stories told around the everlasting bonfire. Most of the people reading the stories simply considered them fiction.

So tonight eat a good meal, curl up in a warm blanket, in a dry house, wearing clean underwear, and call your mother. She'll appreciate it.

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1. ATF 14: Death Takes A Holiday » reviews
There's nothing easy about getting home from Cascade. There's some of The Sentinel in this one too. This starts just after ATF 13: Lost and Found
Crossover - Highlander & Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,515 - Reviews: 49 - Updated: 11-8-09 - Published: 11-2-09
2. ATF: Time Change reviews
Spring has arrived and the clocks are changed much to the irritation of at least one of the team.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 373 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 11-5-09 - Complete
3. Littel Brodir » reviews
How did the Northmen view things? Edgtho wasn't just a simple scout. He is The Huntsman. This the story of some of the forefathers of the Magnificent 7 with a bit of The Sentinel thrown in.
Crossover - Sentinel & 13th Warrior - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 13 - Words: 35,695 - Reviews: 25 - Updated: 9-14-09 - Published: 9-9-08
4. The Human Factor » reviews
A serious T rating. Mankind has reached the stars but human nature hasn't changed much. A battle for supremacy is underway. Rebels are always in demand.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 43 - Words: 126,672 - Reviews: 305 - Updated: 9-10-09 - Published: 7-22-06
5. Forged in the Fire » reviews
It's Richard the Lionhearted and the Crusades. This is the story of one of Vin's forerunners in time. A Falcon comes to Saladin's attention. A serious T rating.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/General - Chapters: 13 - Words: 23,679 - Reviews: 62 - Updated: 12-29-08 - Published: 7-20-06
6. ATF: Meanwhile Back at the Ranch » reviews
The boys simply want to get to Chris' ranch for the Christmas gathering. This starts the night before while the boys prepare for the gathering. Warning Raine and Nathan relations. Hey they've got a license.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 22,254 - Reviews: 50 - Updated: 12-12-08 - Published: 12-18-06
7. Twins: Twas a Twin Christmas reviews
The twins first Christmas with the team.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,952 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 12-4-08 - Complete
8. 2230 » reviews
This is a future AU. Somewhat of a crossover with 'The Sentinel'. The government doesn't even consider Vin human. This really is a serious T rating.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/General - Chapters: 37 - Words: 75,496 - Reviews: 129 - Updated: 11-12-08 - Published: 7-2-06
9. LFSH: Echoes of Change reviews
The year is now 1760. The boys are still widely seperated but fate is drawing them together. A bit of each of the boys as their lives unfold.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,294 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 11-5-08 - Complete
10. ATF: The Dinner reviews
Chris really shouldn't have sent Tanner to that banquet as his stand in.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,547 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 9-29-08 - Complete
11. ATF: I'll Get It reviews
Even answering a door can be an adventure if the Magnificent 7 are involved.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 731 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 9-28-08 - Complete
12. OW: Make Me No Grave » reviews
This is a ten years after story. This is where our guys are 10 years after the last show in the TV series. WARNING: This mentions the death of a main character. OC's abound in this one.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Family/Supernatural - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,287 - Reviews: 30 - Updated: 2-14-08 - Published: 2-12-08 - Complete
13. ATF: The Case of the Stolen Ass reviews
Who'd have thought a simple Christmas play could create problems.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,788 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 12-20-07 - Complete
14. Tanner's Tales: For the Childer reviews
Trouble with a visiting preacher calls for some pondering.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,922 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 12-11-07 - Complete
15. ATF: The Neighborhood Watch reviews
Ezra's exhausted and his neighbors keep a close eye on the neighborhood. Spew warning.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,369 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 12-10-07 - Complete
16. Tanner's Tales: I Don't Know reviews
A new preacher is in town and Vin has a few things to deal with.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,622 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 12-4-07 - Complete
17. TWINS: Twins at the Door Tuesday » reviews
Story 5 in the Twins at the Door Series. Things aren't always the way they seem. Nightmares, issues and a day with Blair.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,987 - Reviews: 30 - Updated: 11-30-07 - Published: 10-12-07 - Complete
18. LFSH: Rumbles of Restlessness reviews
3rd story in my Lives, Fortunes and Sacred Honor series. A glimpse into the lives of the 7 as fate deals with them.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,876 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 9-17-07 - Complete
19. LFSH: Murmurs of Discontent reviews
2nd story in the Lives, Fortunes and Sacred Honor series. This is what the rest of the seven are doing in 1756.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,856 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 9-11-07 - Complete
20. LFSH: Whispers of Freedom » reviews
The first story in a new series called Lives, Fortunes and Sacred Honor. This is set in the 1700's before and during the American Revolutionary War.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,258 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 7-31-07 - Published: 7-28-07 - Complete
21. ATF: I Love my Job reviews
A day in the life. Vin's just having one of those days.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,815 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 7-20-07 - Complete
22. ATF 13 Lost and Found » reviews
Mag 7 The Sentinel crossover. Vin discovers that his old ranger captain is alive.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 35,258 - Reviews: 118 - Updated: 7-5-07 - Published: 5-21-07 - Complete
23. ATF: Regrets and Choices reviews
JD's hurting and Vin offers his support. This story comes after Splinters of Glass.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,129 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-19-07 - Complete
24. Petrie's Folly » reviews
Au Loosely based on a Stephen King story. Set in 2000 it mentions the deaths of the original Seven. Deaths not the guys, bad guys, injuries. Ghosties, Ghoulies and things that go bump in the night. Warning of some icky parts
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Horror - Chapters: 24 - Words: 59,908 - Reviews: 84 - Updated: 5-7-07 - Published: 3-27-07 - Complete
25. TWINS: Twins at the Door, Monday » reviews
story 4 in the Twins at the Door series. The team is still being sequestered. Jim and Blair go to work. Now what can two little boys do to a daycare facility?
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,328 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 1-14-07 - Complete
26. TWINS: Twins at the Door, Sunday » reviews
Story 3 So much for a restful day. The boys go to church.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,466 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 12-27-06 - Complete
27. TWINS: Twins at the Door Saturday » reviews
This is a crossover with 'The Sentinel'. The team is still sequestered. Jim and the boys discover Blair has never been to the zoo.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 13,296 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 12-13-06 - Published: 12-8-06 - Complete
28. Tanner's World Butterfly Wings reviews
ATF 2nd story in Tanner's World. Vin makes a little something to make a point.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,220 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 11-7-06 - Complete
29. ATF 12 Haints reviews
Vin' mental stability is called into question. Questions lead to a military response.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,103 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 10-26-06 - Complete
30. ATF 11 After Hours reviews
Chris takes them fishing. Vin gits nekid again.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,671 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 8-2-06 - Complete
31. ATF 10 Gifts of Memory reviews
It's time to remember.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,328 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-2-06 - Complete
32. TWINS OW: Welcome to Four Corners reviews
The Twins are still in Four Corners. They ask Kojay for a little help.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,415 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 7-31-06
33. ATF 9 Memories of a Nightmare » reviews
Vin runs across an old enemy on a bust. Bringing back nightmares from his past.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,778 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 7-31-06 - Complete
34. ATF 8 Splinters of Glass » reviews
Touches on some adult situations. Goes to dark places. I'm mean to JD. Vin uses his past to help heal a friend.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Spiritual - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,724 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 7-29-06 - Complete
35. ATF 7 He'd a Give us Wings » reviews
The guys are sent to New Orleans for a seminar. The boys are bored.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,100 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 7-27-06 - Complete
36. ATF Puppy Tales reviews
When an old friend comes to visit one of Vin's deep dark secrets is brought to everyones attention
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,001 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 7-25-06 - Complete
37. ATF Duty fufilled reviews
Memorial Day and Vin finally lays his brothers to rest. Not a team deathfic.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,568 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 7-25-06 - Complete
38. ATF: I Don't Even Want to Know » reviews
The team is helping out the FBI. Travis is looking over the expense sheet. A collar and earrings? Don't even ask.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,689 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 7-20-06 - Complete
39. ATF: The Past Remembered reviews
After a raid in a small town the guys take a little down time. Vin's past is revealed just a little.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,131 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 7-19-06 - Complete
40. ATF 6 Catching the Chameleon » reviews
The team needs a undercover agent. A chameleon isn't as easy to catch as you might think.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,527 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 7-18-06 - Complete
41. ATF 5 That First Bust reviews
The first bust with Vin on the team. A few quirks come to the teams attention
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,292 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 7-18-06 - Complete
42. TWINS OW: Seeing the Doc » reviews
Story 2 Tanner Twins on the loose in the old west. 7 regulators, 1 horse, 2 boys and stir.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,593 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 7-9-06 - Published: 7-6-06 - Complete
43. ATF: The Case of the Stolen Silver reviews
Ez is baffled. Vin helps out. It's our boys 'nough said
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,903 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 7-8-06 - Complete
44. TWINS: Twins at the Door » reviews
I don't know how to post this one. It's a xover with the sentinel. There isn't much of the team in it. Vin calls on his old captain for special duty. I was told to add a SPEW WARNING to this one.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,802 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 7-8-06 - Complete
45. ATF: The Case of the Limp Chicken reviews
There's a murder in the office and Buck's on the case. Chris is left to wonder when he lost control.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,015 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 7-7-06 - Complete
46. ATF: Dapper Dan reviews
Chris gets an office memo.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 993 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 7-7-06 - Complete
47. TWINS ATF: New Trails » reviews
A funeral causes a major shake up in Vin's life. The guys come along for the ride. Please send reviews I really want to know how this one goes over.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 9,065 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 7-6-06 - Published: 7-3-06 - Complete
48. TWINS OW: We Ain't in Denver » reviews
Story 1 The boys have taken me for a ride. Somehow they ended up falling thru time. They met up with a familar face on their way to the nearest town.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,093 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 7-5-06 - Complete
49. TWINS ATF: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? » reviews
Story 3. Ezra takes the boys to Dinner.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,330 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 7-5-06 - Complete
50. TWINS ATF: Time for Twins reviews
Story 2 just a snippet. Everyone is at Buck and JD's. Little fellas can cause major changes.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,118 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 7-5-06 - Complete
51. OW: Snakes, Sainthood and the Baptism of Sinners reviews
Just another day in Four Corners. Nothing is normal. Vin's hysterical, Ez gets baptized and Chris looses his pants
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,097 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 6-25-06 - Complete
52. Tanner's Tales: It Happened One Christmas reviews
It's Christmas Eve and the boys are trying to get Billy and the Potter kids home for Christmas
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,862 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6-23-06 - Complete
53. Tanner's World A Nose Knows reviews
ATF Vin's sensitive nose causes a bit of mayhem. The first story in my Tanner's World series.
Crossover - Sentinel & Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,687 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6-23-06 - Complete
54. ATF: Not in the Job Description reviews
Vin and Ez go undercover. I get'em both nekid
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,544 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6-23-06 - Complete
55. ATF: A Joyful Noise reviews
This is just a snippet. Josiah is a content man. You can always be surprised by those you think you know well. Reposted after editing
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K - English - General/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 724 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 6-19-06 - Complete
56. OW: We Really Tried reviews
Chris and Nate deliver some prisoners. One request just stay out of trouble while their gone.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,654 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 6-17-06 - Complete
57. OW: Important Things reviews
It all starts with a peach
Magnificent Seven - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,630 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 6-11-06 - Complete
58. ATF 4 Making the Grade reviews
Vin goes to school. Firearms training? Sure
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,023 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 6-7-06 - Complete
59. ATF 3 Making the Team reviews
Chris offers Vin a slot on the team. Buck blushes and Vin gets nekid.
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,708 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 6-7-06 - Complete
60. ATF 2 Dark Shadows reviews
Chris and Vin. A friendship begins
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,949 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6-6-06 - Complete
61. ATF 1 Fated reviews
ATF Team 7 meets Tanner in a slight au. This story is complete. It could be the first in a series though. reposted after editing
Magnificent Seven - Rated: T - English - Adventure/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,418 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6-6-06 - Complete
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