Dorkness Rising
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since: 05-24-00, id: 10616, Profile Updated: 08-12-12
country: USA
Author has written 14 stories for Avatar: Last Airbender, One Piece, Final Fantasy VII, Gundam Wing/AC, and Legend of Korra.

Ah, profiles. The stuff about you nobody reads. But for the precious few who ARE bored enough to read bios, I'm a graphic designer with a penchant for anime, video games, and coffee in equally liberal amounts. Especially coffee. Sweet, creamy, caffeinated goodness is what keeps me from becoming normal. Except if it's from Starbucks. Because Starbucks is an agent of the Matrix sent to enslave mankind. Smith only switched to Powerade because he fears the evil that is Starbucks Coffee.

What I like in fanfic: Good characterization, good writing style, and a plot. That's all I ask.

What I don't like: Original fic that masquerades as fanfiction. If you're going to just take names of characters from your series and slap them onto personalities that do not resemble their namesakes at all, you have no business writing fanfiction. You're better suited to writing crappy original fic instead of butchering someone else's creation.

Main Fandom(s):

Avatar: The Last Airbender -- Great show, lousy ending. There, I said it. The finale was one of the lamest examples of deus ex machina I've ever seen, and made me go from tolerating canon!Aang to outright hating him. In fact, I prefer to consider the entire third season as a bad dream that never actually happened.

Gundam Wing

Final Fantasy VII

Invasion America

ExoSquad

Gargoyles

Thundercats 2011

Princess Tutu

Claymore

Twelve Kingdoms

"There are three rules to writing fiction. Unfortunately, nobody can agree on what they are." -- Somerset Maugham

"I love revision. Where else can spilled milk be turned into ice cream?" -- Katherine Patterson


1. The Chong Sheng Trilogy: Revolution » reviews
Sequel to Peace. As the Fire Nation plunges into political turmoil and brutal civil war, the Gaang must band together to save both the country and the world from slipping back into violence. Yet doing so may take more than anyone is willing to sacrifice.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 34,889 - Reviews: 58 - Updated: 10-3-12 - Published: 8-31-10 - Zuko & Katara
2. The Noble Path » reviews
Spoilers for "The Aftermath." Korra runs into an old acquaintance outside a bar, and learns a painful lesson about the need to connect emotionally with others. Especially those who make it hard to like them. Previously "completed", now being expanded.
Legend of Korra - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,102 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 6-2-12 - Published: 5-18-12 - Korra & Tahno
3. Reintegration reviews
Heero attempts to reintegrate into society as a civilian. It goes about as smoothly as one would expect; light and humorous at first, but progressively darker as it becomes apparent how deeply Heero's experiences have scarred him.
Gundam Wing/AC - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,092 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-1-11 - Heero Y. & Duo M.
4. The Minstrel and the Sorcerer reviews
While on assignment from Zechs, Duo attempts to help his teammate and friend get some much needed sleep, and finds out the Perfect Soldier may not be quite as stoic as he lets on.
Gundam Wing/AC - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,472 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 7-5-11 - Heero Y. & Duo M. - Complete
5. Stone Angels reviews
In a world where humanity is a liability, the Turks' cold, brilliant leader learned the hard way to keep his hidden from all but a questionably privileged few.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,935 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-10-11 - Tseng - Complete
6. Fruit of the Poisonous Tree » reviews
Tifa seeks some time alone, but her retreat takes a turn for the weird when she runs into an old nemesis. As he is forced by circumstance onto a path of redemption, Tifa finds she's pulled along with him on her own journey of self-discovery.
Final Fantasy VII - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,437 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 2-6-11 - Published: 1-29-11 - Tifa L. & Sephiroth
7. The Safest Way Into Tomorrow reviews
When a fever dream leaves Zuko at his worst, comfort and solace come from his most unlikely source.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,710 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 11-12-10 - Zuko & Katara - Complete
8. After the Fall reviews
As she finally begins her future after the war, Katara learns not to fear her dreams or the night, but to embrace them as the comfort they're meant to be.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,053 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 9-11-10 - Katara & Zuko
9. The Chong Sheng Trilogy: Peace » reviews
Sequel to "War." Ba Sing Se is destroyed, and the invasion plans are in shambles. Aang and his friends must win back the stronghold of Omashu against nigh impossible odds if they are to have any hope of success. Zutara, MaiLee, Sukka.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 84,642 - Reviews: 195 - Updated: 7-13-10 - Published: 5-12-08 - Zuko & Katara - Complete
10. That Kind of Woman reviews
Reposted by sort-of-popular demand. An innocent crew discussion leads to some very strange and disturbing behavior on Nami's part. And Zoro is determined to get to the bottom of it, and uncover the horrifying truth. Nami/Zoro friendship.
One Piece - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,882 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 2-28-10 - Nami & Zoro - Complete
11. Stronger Than Stone reviews
Reposted by sort-of-popular demand. Nami's first birthday among her new crew finds her depressed rather than celebrating. But in times like these, comfort often comes from the most unlikely of places. Sanji/Nami friendship.
One Piece - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,013 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 2-28-10 - Nami & Sanji - Complete
12. Two Worlds reviews
A conversation at the Western Air Temple over the art of tea-making reveals just how different Zuko and Katara are, but also how alike. Zutara.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,770 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 8-20-09 - Katara & Zuko - Complete
13. The Color of Mourning reviews
A scene during the Ember Island Players production upsets Katara, and the last person in the world she expects to comfort her is the only one brave enough to do so. Zutara.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,226 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 8-20-09 - Zuko & Katara - Complete
14. The Chong Sheng Trilogy: War » reviews
AU from 2x15, and first of a trilogy. As Aang and his friends continue their search for Appa, the Fire Nation escalates its goal to topple Ba Sing Se. Zutara, Sokki. COMPLETE.
Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 74,559 - Reviews: 129 - Updated: 4-23-08 - Published: 8-31-07 - Zuko & Katara - Complete