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Author has written 33 stories for Pirates of the Caribbean, Last of the Mohicans, and Once Upon a Time. I'm from the Midwest. We live by the motto if you don't like the weather, stick around. It'll change ... probably today. I write PotC. They're my favorite movies, with LotR coming in a close second. I have no background in Tolkien, though, so writing LotR fic is pretty much out for me. My favorite ship is W/E. I don't begrudge others their ships; however I am a discerning reader, so back it up. Even if Sparrabeth and Norribeth are loved to death, Will and Elizabeth share a love and have a history - deal with it in a satisfactory, believable manner. The one thing that strains my credulity so that it snaps like a rubber band is the absolutely ridiculous assertion that Elizabeth could never be "free" with Will. Please. Addressing Elizabeth's "freedom" and that she can't find it with Will, look at it again. Who gave Lizzie the tools she needed (swordsmanship, marksmanship, confidence) to be free? That would be Will. Who treated her as an equal, believed she could fight by his side, expected her to carry her own weight, didn't hide her away (remember Jack's "She's safe, just like I promised" as she was locked in the captain's quarters of the Dauntless on Norrington's orders?). That would be Will. Who saw her in her men's clothes and never said (completely sexist comment here) "It should be a dress or nothing ... I happen to have no dress in my cabin." That would be Will. Who gave her the gun and believed in her abilities and expected her to do her job, not like Jack taking the gun away and relegating her to clutching his leg like some damsel in distress while he played the hero, complete with the requisite haloing of the sun? That would be Will. Who believed in her as pirate king and had nothing but pride and confidence in her, unlike Jack exclaiming "He made you captain?! They're just giving the bloody title away!" when he heard she'd been made captain and Sao Feng's successor? Say it with me - that would be Will. Will treated her with respect and he treated her as an equal. Their's is the only truly equal relationship of the trilogy. Will believed in her, knew exactly what she was capable of, and gave her the support and the tools she needed to gain that much-vaunted "freedom" that many are so fond of saying she could never find with him. That's the way it is. | |||||||
1. A Season of Grief reviewsEmma grieves, and reflects.Once Upon a Time - Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 233 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-29-11 - Emma S. & The Huntsman/Sherif Graham - Complete2. One Shots of the Caribbean: Missionary & Mermaid » reviewsA series of one shots set during On Stranger Tides, so consider the spoiler aspect before you read. All will be about Philip and Syrena, but in no particular order. I put the rating at T, to be safe for future content.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,976 - Reviews: 40 - Updated: 6-13-11 - Published: 5-30-11 - Philip & Syrena3. Back From the Edge reviewsA drabble-ish look at the waterfall scene. Alice and Uncas.Last of the Mohicans - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 411 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 2-24-11 - Complete4. Dirty Dancing reviewsModern W/E - once every ten years, Will and Elizabeth step foot on land to dance the night away.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 920 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-30-11 - Elizabeth S. & Will T. - Complete5. A Brother's Name reviewsThe anguished cry of an older brother.Last of the Mohicans - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 568 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-11-11 - Complete6. Drabble: What was Done in the Waiting reviewsElizabeth and Will have been betrothed for a year. The wedding is soon. How will the wedding night find them?Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 333 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 9-19-10 - Elizabeth S. & Will T. - Complete7. Drabbles of Light & Darkness: To Love and to Hate reviewsResponse to the Light and Dark drabble challenge found on livejournal somewhere.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 457 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 8-25-10 - Will T. & Elizabeth S. - Complete8. In His Father's Arms reviewsElizabeth leaves Shipwreck Cove with her infant son to begin a new life, meeting someone along the way.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,683 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 8-16-10 - Elizabeth S. & Will T. - Complete9. Shackles reviewsMoments in the lives of Elizabeth, Jack and Will, and the invisible shackles that bind them.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 409 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 7-14-10 - Complete10. Never Alone » reviewsThis is my first attempt at a songfic. A lonely Elizabeth misses her husband, and finds the strength in memories and dreams to face another day.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,248 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 6-23-10 - Elizabeth S. & Will T. - Complete11. Drabble: To Dance Near the Edge of the World reviewsSet during a chance encounter between the Flying Dutchman and the Empress. Reader's interpretation as to the circumstances and the place in time. Inspiration comes from viewing the video "All the Right Moves" by OneRepublic.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 283 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6-4-10 - Will T. & Elizabeth S. - Complete12. A Now Convenient Curse reviewsEarly CotBP - what might have happened if Will had heeded Norrington's advice to leave Elizabeth's rescue to the professionals. Warning for some disturbing imagery and character deaths.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,054 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-20-10 - Complete13. Drabble: His Lady's Blade reviewsA blacksmith's labour of love.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 230 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 3-30-10 - Will T. & Elizabeth S. - Complete14. A Deadliest Catch Tribute reviewsIn this new era, people seldom die at sea. But there is a place where the Flying Dutchman is still needed.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 444 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 2-21-10 - Will T. & Elizabeth S. - Complete15. The Lady or His Father reviewsWill is given a grim choice.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 365 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 2-2-10 - Will T. - Complete16. The Search for Happily Ever After » reviewsThe curse is broken, and Will is home. Yet happily ever after is seemingly still out of reach.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,518 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 1-20-10 - Published: 12-22-09 - Elizabeth S. & Will T.17. Death of a Dream reviewsSometimes, dreams die.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,091 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 11-3-09 - Will T. - Complete18. What Dreams May Come reviewsThey relive their fears in their dreams, and Will comes to a decision about Elizabeth's safety.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,072 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-28-09 - Elizabeth S. & Will T. - Complete19. Drabble: A True Medium reviewsThere is artistry to be found on both sides of the blade.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 103 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-22-09 - Will T. - Complete20. Words A Love to Weather Time and Tide » reviewsResponses to the 1sentence challenge on livejournal, pairing Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,626 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 6-21-09 - Published: 2-28-08 - Elizabeth S. & Will T.21. A Woman Scorned reviewsHell hath no fury ...Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 550 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-7-09 - Capt. Jack Sparrow - Complete22. What More Can They Do to Me? reviewsBootstrap Bill Turner learns the depths of slavery to a cursed ship.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 150 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-29-09 - William T./Bootstrap Bill - Complete23. The Edges of A Life reviewsIt's a fearsome thing, when Destiny shakes itself awake at your arrival.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 313 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-26-09 - Will T. - Complete24. The Pirate in the Mirror reviewsHow Will got his earring ...Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,173 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-14-09 - Complete25. No Last Goodbye reviewsWill is dead; Jack and the sea have combined to rip her from his side. She never got the chance to say her last goodbyes.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,069 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 4-1-09 - Elizabeth S. - Complete26. AWE Anniversary Drabble Countdown » reviewsA drabble a day, leading to the anniversary of At World's End - Will/ElizabethPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 2,823 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 3-15-09 - Published: 5-1-08 - Will T. & Elizabeth S.27. The Blacksmith's New Clothes reviewsWritten for the prompt "Will's wedding attire" for the turningpirate challenge. He'd left the plans to Elizabeth, but even a blacksmith needs new clothes for his wedding.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,640 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-25-09 - Will T. & Elizabeth S. - Complete28. Wetting the Baby's Head reviewsThe new captain of the Flying Dutchman learns that he has become a father.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,941 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 6-14-08 - Will T.29. Drabble Forget Me Not reviewsWill and Elizabeth are separated by a goddess, a ship and a purpose. Their determination to keep love and memory alive. Post-AWEPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 205 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-13-08 - Will T. & Elizabeth S. - Complete30. Drabble Sand reviewsOne Day drabble, Will/Elizabeth povs. A speculation of how Will's hands got dirty.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 207 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 3-24-08 - Will T. & Elizabeth S. - Complete31. Drabbles of Heat and Memory reviewsPost AWE - two lonely people remember. W/EPirates of the Caribbean - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 214 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 3-5-08 - Will T. & Elizabeth S. - Complete32. Poised on the Edge of the Future reviewsA drabble-ish look at that moment between the end of ten long years and the beginning of the future.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 826 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-2-08 - Elizabeth S. & Will T. - Complete33. The Things He Knows reviewsAs the new captain of the Flying Dutchman, his life is changed forever. These are the things he now knows.Pirates of the Caribbean - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,379 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-17-08 - Will T. - Complete
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