“To write something, you have to risk making a fool of yourself.”

Currently: (05.10.12@11:17PMCST) I’m going on a short hiatus for the time being, until life settles down after graduation and my vacation to Florida this summer. I’ll still be reading, but not so much writing. I hope all of you have a lovely rest of May and a beginning of June! I hope to have a short oneshot ready in time for Sonic’s 21st birthday. Until then, ja ne!
Actively Writing: TGoaG: Ficlet number 33; UIUF: Part III; Sonic’s 21st birthday oneshot

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Info on my writing:

I'm a Sonic freak, guys. That's mainly all you'll find being constantly updated. I have stories in other fandoms from obsessions passed, but Sonic seems to have withstood the test of time. I've been a fan of the speedy hedgie since I could basically watch my dad play video games, so seems I'm stuck with him.

On that important note, I don't really write about romance of any kind. There's no underlying stuff, just platonic, friendships are my thing. Love bonded friendships (probably because I'm in one myself), but not much romance. This probably has to do with the fact that I really can't see Sonic settling down with any one specific being. He's too indecisive and can't settle, so I just avoid the whole situation. Plus, I really just don't like to mess with romance. I like to preserve almost everything like it is in the games, and that includes no real relationships besides friendship.

Characters:

I'm a Sonic and Tails fanatic. Love their bond. Loved it since I laid eyes on Sonic 2. Brotherly all the way. Gah, I love it so much! Love Knuckles too. He's just so funny and gullible and... I love him too. Mighty and Ray are freaking awesome. Not much is known about them in the game continuity, which makes me love them even more. They're like an open canvas. Shadow slightly annoys me (I have a hard time believing that a hedgehog can be theultimate anything) but he's a well of never-ending amusement for me, so I tolerate him. Silver's just... Silver. He annoyed the hell out of me in Sonic 2006 when I had to fight him, but other than that, he's okay. Blaze rocks my socks. She's my favorite female Sonic character. Amy... Don't really like her. Cream's a cutie. The Babylon Rogues... Don't really like them. They suffer from 'Annoying Rival Syndrome'. Rouge is okay.

I don't really like much besides the games (OH NO FANTARD) but I do accept other characters from the cartoons and the comics (not really the comics). I love the OVA. Dislike Archie. However, I will never put you down if you like something I don't like. Everyone's entitled to their own opinions. If you like Archie, go for it. If you like Underground, go for it. I like the games. That's me. (Just don't ask me to write something based in Archie. I seriously can't stand those comics.)

Don't go and ask me if I like Classic or Modern better. I will hurt you. I like them both EQUALLY. I like Sonic, not just one era of him. Both Sonic 3 and Unleashed are my favorite games. I love Secret Rings, Black Knight, Free Riders, CD, and Generations is the bomb.

That is all for now. Have a good day.

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Links: (currently disabled by fanfiction for the time being; if you want one, PM me)

My deviantART Profile

Hikami42 - Mine and Yami-Sama42's shared account where we post our Generations adapt Temporal Fissure

Generation Genesis - Yami's sister story to The Genesis of a Generation

Remarkable Inadequacy - My tumblr, where occasional sneak peeks to my various stories may show up. Check it periodically for updates.

Hikami's Sonic Generations Playthrough - also, here's part two and part three The Genesis of a Generation Commentary - The first video of the commentary for my story.

Update schedule for The Genesis of a Generation

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NEWSBOARD:

-03-18-12 - Wow, it's been a while since I've touched this thing... o.O I've been caught up writing, not so much messing with my biography...

Anyway, I'm completely floored by who well TGoaG is doing. I never expected it to be this well received, so I just wanna thank all of my readers and reviewers. Truly, you make my day so much better when I check my emails and see that someone likes what I'm writing. Makes all those hours of character development and brainstorming worth it... Once again. Thank you. So much.

-10-24-11 - The Genesis of a Generation is putting along steadily. I'm shocked at the success of this story, especially considering I didn't expect people to like it, let alone review it! (70 reviews! o.O) Life has been slow moving, which suits me just fine. Things have been hectic, and I've finally gotten a chance to sit down and read. School is killing me with homework, but I still have time to write, which is a blessing. (Yay time management skills!) I would like to offer thanks to everyone who visits my profile and reads my stories. Without you, I would be a bored writer, for sure.

Wow, a lot of subject jumping there... :3

-08-21-11 – Doing some clean up on the profile here. Maintenance will be going on for the next few days, so don’t be alarmed if something mysteriously goes missing; it’ll be back. The next chapter of How to Tread Water is almost done, and then I have to edit. A few more drabbles are in the works for Don’t Take Wooden Nickels (among them, a Sonic Generations based one) and another full-fledged oneshot is in the works, and several side-projects are being fleshed out in my mind as I type this, so keep your eyes peeled!

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Biography

Hello there. My name is Hikari-san42 and I am 18 years old and a senior in high school. My real name is Ashley, but you may call me Ashes or Ashes-chan (My best friend calls me Hikari on rare occasions). My birthday is October 11, my hair is golden brown, and I have hazel eyes. I have to wear glasses, as I have an astigmatism (and I’m legally blind). I'm in the soprano 1 section of the varsity choir in my high school, as well as first chair clarinet in the symphonic (top) band. I’m a very musically dependent person, so my mood and writings are very easily influenced by music. I live in Texas, in the middle of nowhere. I can see for miles in every direction when I walk outside, and I have five cats, two of whom are always giving me kitty inspiration with their large eyes.

Writing Style: My writing style can best be described as humorous and reflective. Most of my pieces are retrospectives on relationships or challenges for characters to experience that I haven’t seen before and think they should. I have a very solid set of rules when it comes to writing, and most of them involve the fact that when portraying a character, you need to make sure that you have that character down pat before you show anyone (besides your BETA of course). Humor is also a large basis of my writing as I’m apparently a ‘very funny person’. When I get in the mood, I can write crack like no one’s business.

Please note: I do not take kindly to being called Ash. Do I look like some kid who shoves animals into small balls? Didn't think so.

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INFO FOR UPCOMING AND POSTED STORIES

Sonic the Hedgehog

General Info: Almost every (serious) Sonic the Hedgehog writer has their own “universe” per se, simply because the Sonic fandom is so large and diverse. Also, there are a lot of things that are up to speculation and can be implemented in different ways. I too, fall into that niche. All of my Sonic the Hedgehog stories fall within the same “continuity” (game universe unless otherwise stated) in that they build on each other in my mind. I developed ideas through them, so the later stories will have better developed world ideas and theory while the newer ones will be more broad. By all means, read them in whatever order you see fit, but I would suggest that, if you want to full effect, you read them in the order that they fall.

Main Continuity: These are the stories were ideas are developed. They all accumulate in The Genesis of a Generation, where I go fanon crazy with my own personal Sonic universe.

Title: Just Adjectives
Published - Rating: Yes - K
Summary: "Green eyes. Black eyes. Tall. Short. All these were were just adjectives, simple words to describe something's physical appearance. He was still the same blue hedgehog on the inside." Sonic understands it's okay to change. Why doesn't everyone else?
Notes This story was written in December 2010, way before Sonic Generations was announced, but after Sonic Colors was released. I was absolutely fed up with the Sonic fanbase as a whole, and was actually considering walking away for a while, and I wrote this. It is officially what I consider my first story in the fandom (not counting a failed Sonic-Tails origin story and a crackfic about Sonic Chronicles), and so holds a special place in my heart.

Title: Speed
Published - Rating: Yes - K
Summary: A simple character study on a small fox who struggles to be as fast as his best friend.
Notes: This one evolved from an obsession with the laws of the speed of sound in physics. However, instead of focusing on Sonic, I zeroed in on Tails and crafted a tale of how he became as quick as he does (using the OVA as a bar for how quickly he can move). Tails Adventure was used a base, even though that is not apparent in the prose.

Title: What It's Worth
Published - Rating: Yes - K
Summary: Sonic has always been the hero. He knows that it has its downsides - as numerous as they are - but he also feels that there's something more. All he has to do is find out what. //Character study\\
Notes: Because of the fact that I had done of a Tails character study, I felt the need to expound on Sonic's character more. This story follows him as he struggles through fame, money problems, and heroism.

Title: The Price of Power
Published - Rating: Yes - K
Summary: Sonic reflects on the Chaos Emeralds and their effect on him as he and Tails traverse Hill Top Zone. But, he has no idea what they're capable of. He's in for a big surprise. /Super Sonic study/
Notes: Originally a four hundred word Super Sonic study, I expanded it into a ficlet. My friend was supposed to write its Dark Sonic counterpart, but, alas, that was never meant to be.

Title: Don't Take Wooden Nickels
Published? - Rating: Yes - T
Summary: Collection of drabbles. Expect character studies, Sonic and Tails bonding, stupid jokes, and experiments.
Notes: I've figured out that I'm a oneshot writer. I'm not much good at chapters, but you give me oneshots and I'll write for hours. Because of this, I have tons of really short drabbles that don't have a place. This is where I put them.

Title: The Genesis of a Generation
Published? – Rating: Yes – T
Summary: What if Classic Sonic and Tails are stuck in the present after Sonic Generations? 50 Themes loosely connected around this question.
Chapter breakdown:
Subdue Your Passion or it Will Subdue You: Sonic has a heartfelt conversation with his younger self in a familiar location. Souls are funny things.
Step On It!: The world of the Arabian Nights is a strange place full of sand, fire arrows, and genies. Oh, and it’s a book. What’s the big deal?
You Are Insane: Amy always struck Sonic as an unstable individual, but now she’s coming off a tad bit more unhinged. Also, Sonic makes chili dogs.
Where Was Life When it Had Meaning?: A wild Moody McEmofaker has appeared! Unleashed the fangirl mob!
My Outrage Will be the Death of Me: Sonic runs through Holoska after Eggman. Standard formula. Small twist. Mustaches galore!
Oh, That is Unbelievably Pathetic!:Getting scolded by a younger version of yourself is a privilege.
The Treasure is Your Enemy: Knuckles is easily fooled by clever advertising.
I Did What I had to Do: Tails’ past has always been a mystery. However, the Time Holes have other plans.
Do You Really Think You Can Defeat Me?: Someone really needs to do something about Knuckles. He seems to be confused. Again.
You Have Some Skill: Simulation complete… Prepare for evaluation. You better hope you haven’t killed anyone. Again.
You Could Get Us Both Killed!: Two Planets. Two foxes. Two hedgehogs. One confusing connection.
It's Part of the Thrill: Sonic and Shadow do some experimenting...
You Didn't Really Believe that, Did You?: Silver shows up with a prophetical announcement. Too bad Knuckles will hear nothing of it.
I'm Not a Monster!: No matter what form you take, you're still Sonic on the inside.
You Will Never Hit Me!: Knuckles lived on a floating Island for a reason...
Agh! That's Awful!: Tails needs to learn to fight his own battles.
I Have You In My Eye: Tails never really considered how easy he had it until he met a totally different version of himself.
It Touched Me Right …. Urrp! Never Mind, That Was Gas: Sonic never really considered himself insane until he met his older self...
There Will Be Hell to Pay: A failed attempt to raze Eggman's base leads to a sinister discovery that may change Sonic forever.
Call No Man Happy Before He Dies: Eggman’s newest plan involves dimension hopping. This will not end well…
Don't Worry so Much: Sonic never really shows his emotions, but Tails can tell what he’s feeling anyway.
Next Time I Lead and You Follow: Tails is gonna give Mini-Sonic a heart attack one day if he doesn’t stop running off…
You Were Born to be My Torment: Sickness plagues the workshop.
Face it, You Need Me!: Facing ghosts of the past is easier said than done, especially if ghosts were never ghosts in the first place.
I'm an Expert, Remember?: Sonic really needs to watch his mouth…
A Beginning is a Very Delicate Time…: Getting used to new houseguests is hard enough when they aren’t mirror images of yourself.
Stupid Should Hurt: Seriously. It should.
We All Need a Little Trauma: The Sonics leave the Tailses alone at the workshop, and a thunderstorm strikes while they’re away. What are the two astraphobic foxes supposed to do?
I Can’t Live Without My Passion: Sonic contemplates his place in the world, and comes to a realization.
Now is the Time to be Strong: When Eggman takes away the most important thing in your life, what are you supposed to do?
Heresy is Just Another Word for Freedom of Thought: A rescue mission… better not mess it up.
Notes: Nothing much to say really. Drabble collection, based on Sonic Generations. Hope you enjoy!

Sub Continuity: The stories listed here do not necessarily follow the same timeline as the others, but they do work off the same set of ideas.

Title:The Orphanage Chronicles
Published? – Rating: Yes – K
Summary: Shunned from everyone else around him, a young fox seeks solace from the only other one that doesn't fit it. They become fast friends, and enjoy the simple joys of childhood. Join them on their journey as they combat thunderstorms and big bodies of water.
Notes: My first official Sonic fanfiction (though not the first thing I’ve ever written for Sonic). It’s officially discontinued because I took ideas from it and transposed them into Afraid to Run Away. It was a nice little foray into a new fandom, though not the most amazing thing I’ve ever written.

Title: Taking Turns
Published - Rating: Yes - T
Summary: Sonic's POV during one of the battle scenes in Sonic Chronicles. Crack fic. Read at your own risk.
Notes: A crack fic that I concocted one day in the shower. Simply me being stupid.

Title: Misadventures of the Spooky Kind
Published? – Rating: Yes – K
Summary: Sonic, Tails, candy, and a haunted house. Robotnik's up to something, but is it evil, or just overly stupid? Halloween is always interesting for the brothers, but never THIS interesting.
Notes: Halloween fanfiction, enough said. Not as stupid as it looks.

Title: March of the Eggcracker
Published? – Rating: Yes – K
Summary: Holiday parties, present shopping, GIANT ROBOTS... Who knew the holidays could get this hectic? ...Apparently, not Sonic. Request fic.
Notes: Originally a request from one of my favorite reviewers (you know who you are). For now, it’s on hold. Hopefully, I’ll manage to finish it by this year’s holiday season…

Title: It Isn’t Always Black and White
Published? – Rating: Yes – K
Summary: Sonic isn't all he seems to be on the surface; he's so much more than that, and you only have to understand him to see it. 50 sentences challenge.
Notes: Amidst the turmoil of working on two major stories, I felt the need to challenge myself, so this came about. Will be expanded when the urge hits.

Title: How to Tread Water
Published? – Rating: Yes – T
Summary: Tails, in a bout of insanity, decides that teaching Sonic to swim is a good idea. Unfortunately, the only way to get the hedgehog even remotely close to water is through a bet. Things are about to get interesting.
Notes: My first multi-chaptered Sonic fanfiction. Humor abounds. On hold currently, but I hope to get back to it.

Title: Afraid to Run Away
Published? – Rating: Yes – T
Summary: What if Sonic the Hedgehog is born five years too late? What if he is only five at the time of Robotnik's first attack, instead of ten? He is too young to do anything about it, so how can Mobius possibly survive?
Notes: Parallel universe twist on this one. It still fits in the sub-continuity because it uses the same principles, just with a bit of an age fumble.

Alternate Universe: This story takes place in a different universe from the rest, and is completely different. Totally.

Title: Unstoppable Inferno, Uncontrollable Flood
Published? - Rating: Yes - T
Summary: In a medieval Mobius, Users of various elements rule the world. One Water User-called Tails-is tasked with a quest from the Echidna princess. He is paired with a blue Fire User with the ability to run with the wind. Will he succeed in his quest or fail?
Notes: This one is a huge project that I've taken on. Originally, it was going to be my Magnum Opus, but then it got pushed to the side when I realized how much of a mess the plot was in my head. I've since sat down and worked through most of the plot, and I will pick it up again once I finish TGoaG.

All other fandoms: Currently on hold because I’m too busy for anything besides Sonic. Besides, that’s all I care to write about at the moment.

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-Month One-

Mommy. I am only 8 inches long, but I have all my organs. I love the sound of your voice. Every time I hear it I wave my arms and legs. The sound of your heart beat is my lullaby.

-Month Two-

Mommy. Today I learned how to suck my thumb. If you could see me you could definitely see I'm a baby. I'm not big enough to survive outside my home though. It is so nice and warm here.

-Month Three-

You know what Mommy? I'm a boy!! I hope that makes you happy. I always want you to be happy. I don't like it when you cry. You sound do sad. It makes me sad too, and I cry too even though you can't hear me.

-Month Four-

Mommy. My hair is starting to grow. It is very short and fine, but I will have a lot of it. I spend a lot of my time exercising. I can turn my head and curl m fingers and toes, and stretch my arms amd legs. I am becoming quite good at it too.

-Month Five-

You went to the doctor today. Mommy, he lied to you. He said I'm not a baby. I am a baby Mommy, your baby. I think and feel. Mommy, what's abortion?

-Month Six-

I can hear the doctor again. I don't like him. He seems cold and heartless. Something is intruding my home. The doctor called it a needle. Mommy what is it? It burns!! Please make him stop! I can't get away from it! Mommy, help me!!

-Month Seven-

Mommy. I am okay. I am in Jesus’ arms. He is holding me. He told me about abortion. Why didn't you want me Mommy? What did I do wrong?

Every abortion is just..

One more heart that was stopped.

Two more eyes that will never see.

Two more hands that will never touch.

Two more legs that will never run.

One more mouth that will never speak.

If you’re against abortion repost this and tell his story.

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Profiles are strange glimpses into a writer's psyche. It is where they have placed their innermost thoughts on their lives and stories. I hope you enjoyed prying into the inner workings of my brain and I hope that you will come back to visit me again. :3

Ashley