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since: 08-09-07, id: 1347728, Profile Updated: 12-20-11
country: Canada
Author has written 26 stories for Legend of Zelda, G. I. Joe, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

Hi there!

Just in case you're curious, a bit about me:

My intended pen name was Karama, which is a random collection of syllables I came up with for the name of a fictional planet. I started using it as an irc nickname because I wanted a planet name (Sailor Moon fan...) and all the reasonable variations of the real ones were taken. I found out later that it means something in the fictional world of Dune and in Arabic (or so I was told), but any double meaning was unintentional on my part. Karama was taken, so I went with my usual alternate of Karama9. The 9 is because I like using multiples of 3.

Arashikage Bonus List, by associated chapter number

These are are available on request.

12 : deleted scene, Cobra Island Battle

13 : notes, respective talent list

14 : Death of a Master, part II (posted)

15 : Stalker and Snake Eyes, Alcatraz

16 : Cobra Commander negotiates peace with Destro, The Baroness and Major Bludd

17: notes, Arashikage insider knowledge

18: Death of a Master, part I (posted)

19: Zartan ponders what to do about brainwashed Storm Shadow

20: Buddies chatting about comfort methods for ninja trainees (posted in Petites Histoires Risquees)

21: Death of a Master, part III (posted)

22: LRRP 2nd tour, getting your own dinner (posted in Early Years)

23: Clan War, part I (posted)

24: Basic Training, hand-to-hand (posted in Early Years)

25: Clan War, part II (posted)

26: LRRP 1st tour, Christmas letters (posted in Early Years)

27: Clan War, part III (posted)

28: Refueling (posted in Petites Histoires Risquees)

29: Billy, the Soft Master and Snake Eyes

30: deleted scene, ninja first aid in a laundry room

31: Commander talks to Destro about why he doesn’t just kill Storm Shadow

32: Basic Training, Milk and Bets (posted in Early Years)

33: Deleted scenes with commentaries

34: Hawk and Snake Eyes


Current Projects:

- A sequel to Arashikage - not ready for posting

- Serpent Rising, my idea for a sequel to GI Joe Rise of Cobra - not ready for posting

- Apprentices - in progress

- Moving On, the sequel to Hero, my Zelda fanfic - on hiatus

- Ninja Spirits - in progress


Working Teaser Titles for Upcoming (eventually) One Shots:

The Talk

Doggy Tricks

Professional Pride

Renegade Twins

Corsairs and Musketeers


Timelines

Since I mostly write in the AU I created with Arashikage, I thought some people might like to see how things fit together, and what, if anything, is not in fact within the same timeline. Here's a rough meta-timeline for my GI Joe fics. I even threw in where I'm planning to fit in the one-shots mentioned above, although that may change.

Arashikage Timeline

Changing Meaning

Clan War

Early Years

Petite Histoire Risquee 1

Arashikage chapters 1-8

Within chapter 8 of Arashikage: Death of a Master

Around Arashikage (roughly) : Ninja Spirits

First Blood

Petite Histoire Risquee 2

Arashikage chapters 9-34

How to Handle a Sick Ninja

Vigilante

A Ninja by Any Other Name

The Greenshirts and the Werewolf

Reunion

The Talk

Doggy Tricks

Professional Pride

Corsairs and Musketeers

Apprentices

Blue Hair, Glitter and Ninjas, Oh My!

Fatherly Love

Sequel to Arashikage

Independent Stories

Attack of the Wereworms

GI Joe Serpent Rising

In the Pipes

Loss and Justice

Viper, Viper in the Pit... (who's the Beachiest of them all?)

Renegade Twins


A few notes on GI Joe canon vs my stories

Without spoilers, those following the ARAH comic books may be wondering if I’ll ever be introducing the current storyline involving the ninjas in my verse. “The Disowned Master” notwithstanding (which is not part of my usual AU anyway), I don’t intend to, because it would prevent me from writing what I want.

Fact is, I do write in an AU. Arashikage is probably as close as I’ll ever get to matching any canon story lines, except for one coming one-shot (The Talk). And if you read Arashikage, you know that was a loose fit at best. The sequel I have planned picks up the tradition of taking canon story lines and sticking them in the blender, but it will again very much be a rethink, mix and match affair... and the main thread is from the disavowed continuity rather than from ARAH.

As for the characters, I tried to keep them true to themselves when I defined them, with my interpretation being mostly (but not exclusively) based on early A Real American Hero issues (before 100), and I'm doing my absolute best to keep them consistent and their evolution natural.

Because they are based on my own interpretation and because I've changed their circumstances and what they've lived through a bit, the way I portray some characters won't necessarily match with newer issues of ARAH (and I can tell you now, they don't seem to match at all with the Dixon continuity). I would prefer not to write OOC, but I have decided to stick with my own take on things because basically, I've grown attached to it. Deviations can hopefully be seen as minor enough that the characters will still feel right to my readers.

So, I guess what I'm saying is, my whole verse is very much a re-invention (as advertised right at the start of Arashikage). I hope you enjoy it... personally, I've grown to like the fanon that was developed here (and I don't mean just by myself!) better than canon. Such a bad, shameless fan I am.

What to expect romance-wise:

When reading, I'm open to just about anything that is not complete canon-rape and that is well-written (no objection to two lifelong best friends becoming more, not a fan of 13 year old enemies suddenly feeling horny), but if there's nothing else than romance going on for more than a few thousand words, I just kind of lose interest. When writing, I chicken right out of most romance, err... I mean, I usually focus on other things (typically less rosy things).

I also have a Deviant page: http://karama9.deviantart.com/ .

Finally, I have a twitter page, where I tend to talk about whatever I'm writing on that day or to mess around with some buddies from here: http://twitter.com/Karama9 . Plot bunnies often pop into existence on twitter.

If you don't paste things into your profile, don't paste this into your profile. (I didn't, I made it up)

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1. Apprentices » reviews
Apprentices bickering, ninjas scheming, a camping trip and eventually, a lot of trouble. Kamakura and Billy don't get along and their senseis decide to help them mend their differences.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 52,013 - Reviews: 182 - Updated: 2-5-12 - Published: 12-10-10 - Storm Shadow & Snake Eyes
2. The Life and Times of Firecat » reviews
The story of how things went horribly wrong for Miss Heliksa Hauser, also known to herself as Firecat.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,617 - Reviews: 58 - Updated: 1-11-12 - Published: 10-21-11
3. Ghostly Crossover reviews
Ghost Beach Head, graciously on loan from WillWriteForFics, runs into some ninja spirits. Happy belated International Ninja Day!
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,669 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-6-11 - Storm Shadow & Beach Head - Complete
4. The Disowned Master reviews
Inspired by issue 170 of A Real American Hero, which introduces the previously unmentionned elder brother of the Hard and Soft Masters. This messed up my AU a bit, so I wanted to make up an explanation that satisfied at least me.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,052 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 11-5-11 - Storm Shadow & Snake Eyes - Complete
5. Ninja Spirits » reviews
OC story... kind of. Scenes from the life and death of my version of Storm Shadow's father, known affectionately as the Insane Master. Some humour, some drama, lots of ninjas. If this doesn't scare you away, enjoy!
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Supernatural - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,712 - Reviews: 31 - Updated: 9-18-11 - Published: 3-26-11
6. Vigilante reviews
Storm Shadow has been with GI Joe for about two months. He still has issues, and one surfaces with a vengeance. Mature subject matters within. This is not a light story. One-shot.
G. I. Joe - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,347 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 8-26-11 - Storm Shadow - Complete
7. Changing Meaning reviews
This is fluff. Romantic fluff to be exact, featuring a young Hard Master and his wife. How did she come to take on the name of Goblin Granny? Short one-shot.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,101 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 7-7-11 - Complete
8. Reunion » reviews
Requested story by General Zargon. Storm Shadow and Billy reunited for the first time since Storm escaped Cobra, but unsurprisingly, the Universe somehow makes sure their reunion doesn't go smoothly. Contains violence, fluff, and a conspiracy theorist.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,260 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 5-10-11 - Published: 5-3-11 - Storm Shadow - Complete
9. In the Pipes reviews
And now for something completely different! Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow need to save the day, but in a very... strange... way. Name dropping posted as an April's Fool prank.
G. I. Joe - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,903 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-1-11 - Complete
10. First Blood reviews
A very ferocious plot bunny that I had to take care of. Shortly after joining Cobra, Storm Shadow finds himself having to kill to protect the Commander, for the first time. Not a light story, but I had to write it. One-shot.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,111 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-31-11 - Complete
11. Attack of the Wereworms reviews
Crack fic, second and last one in answer to the crack fic challenge. The Joes face a supernatural threat... for real this time. Rated M because if you have monsters attacking people, you simply must have a couple being naughty.
G. I. Joe - Rated: M - English - Horror/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,791 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-21-10 - Storm Shadow - Complete
12. Moving On » reviews
Sequel to Hero. Three years ago, Ganon was defeated; it's a well known fact, however, that the Demon will always come back. On hiatus.
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Horror - Chapters: 5 - Words: 18,183 - Reviews: 25 - Updated: 12-13-10 - Published: 8-9-10 - Link & Zelda
13. Fatherly Love reviews
Crack fic, or more precisely, an entry for a whacked out idea fic challenge issued by WillWrite4Fics. Serpentor wants some fatherly love... one-shot.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,547 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 12-5-10 - Storm Shadow - Complete
14. How to Handle a Sick Ninja » reviews
Storm Shadow falls ill shortly after joining GI Joe. One-shot grown out of control, inspired by Sick Ninjas Are No Fun. Second half now up!
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,725 - Reviews: 20 - Updated: 11-14-10 - Published: 11-11-10 - Storm Shadow - Complete
15. Loss and Justice reviews
Somewhere within what is now a disavowed continuity in the comics, Billy is killed by the Cobra Commander. This is the outcome I imagined. Character death.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,430 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 10-18-10 - Storm Shadow - Complete
16. Blue Hair, Glitter and Ninjas, Oh My! reviews
Request fic by General Zargon. A tale of deception, double crossing, ninjas and body paint. I'll go back to writing serious stuff eventually. No, really.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,347 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 10-5-10 - Complete
17. The Greenshirts and the Werewolf » reviews
When they discover that one of the Joes is a werewolf, a group of intrepid greenshirts step up to save the day! No werewolves were harmed in the making of this story. Final chapter now up!
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Humor/Mystery - Chapters: 6 - Words: 30,126 - Reviews: 51 - Updated: 9-19-10 - Published: 6-25-10 - Storm Shadow & Snake Eyes - Complete
18. Viper, Viper in the Pit… reviews
...Who's the Beachiest One of All? My take on the pie trap meme started by TinySprite and WillWrite4Fics. Needless to say, crack fic. I'm afraid it's not much of a trap, or of a pie, but hopefully it's still entertaining.
G. I. Joe - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,120 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 7-12-10 - Complete
19. Petites Histoires Risquées » reviews
Last set of somewhat independent Arashikage bonuses – two stories in English despite the title that deal with adult matters. Rated M to be safe; nothing explicit whatsoever, and no real spoilers. Second story features Tommy getting lucky.
G. I. Joe - Rated: M - English - Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,383 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 6-7-10 - Published: 6-6-10 - Complete
20. Early Years » reviews
A set of four stories featuring the future Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes before and during the War. Fourth and last story now up.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,516 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 6-2-10 - Published: 5-30-10 - Storm Shadow & Snake Eyes - Complete
21. Death of a Master » reviews
A short story in three parts exploring the events immediately following the Hard Master's death from the perspective of the Soft Master and He Who Will Eventually be Known as Snake Eyes. Set in my usual AU Light as these are former Arashikage bonuses.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,703 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 5-25-10 - Published: 5-23-10 - Complete
22. Clan War » reviews
A Storm Shadow story, set in his youth. The Arashikage is at war with another clan, and the compound is invaded. You can probably guess that this story contains violence. Third and final part now up.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,194 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 5-19-10 - Published: 5-17-10 - Storm Shadow - Complete
23. Arashikage » reviews
A re-imagining of part of Storm Shadow's story, in the first person. Final chapter now up!
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 34 - Words: 142,627 - Reviews: 242 - Updated: 5-1-10 - Published: 4-20-09 - Storm Shadow - Complete
24. A Ninja by Any Other Name reviews
Something I had to get out of my head: it's unavoidable that some of the members of GI Joe would be curious as to what Snake Eyes' real name is, and it's unavoidable that Ace would eventually figure out a way to turn that curiosity into a betting pool.
G. I. Joe - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,382 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 1-10-10 - Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow - Complete
25. GIJoe Serpent Rising reviews
A collection of scenes from what could be a sequel to the movie, if not for that pesky need to make G.I.Joe the main attraction and to have an actual plot. One-shot, just for fun. Unless of course I change my mind...
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,623 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-24-09 - Complete
26. Hero » reviews
1500 years ago, Ganon won. Unbeknownst to most of the population of Hyrule, the Demon still rules. Update: there is a sequel in progress to this story, called Moving On. Please check it out if you liked Hero!
Legend of Zelda - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Horror - Chapters: 16 - Words: 128,211 - Reviews: 66 - Updated: 3-28-08 - Published: 8-13-07 - Link & Zelda - Complete
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