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| Timeless A-Peel |
Author has written 56 stories for Avengers, Monkey Island, Life on Mars, Randall & Hopkirk, Republic of Doyle, Department S/Jason King, and Sapphire & Steel. Hello! I'm Timeless A-Peel, and I write fiction based on The New Avengers, the seventies "sequel" to the cult sixties British series starring Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt, and Joanna Lumley. I've long been a fan of the adventures of Mike Gambit and Purdey, and bemoaned the lack of attention they've received in the fiction world. There are some lovely works out there for Steed, and Emma, Tara, and even Cathy, but very little for Purdey and Gambit. I hope to fix that. I've written several stories so far, but I've only been brave enough to make a few available beyond my betareaders. I hope to rectify that. The exception is "Berlin," a piece I cowrote with rabidsamfan. It can be found in the Avengers section, or linked through my favourites if you're interested. Otherwise, my stories tend to fall into three categories: I. The "arc": This is my main project, a series of stories meant to flesh out the timeline of the series. They take place before, during, and after the events of the show, and I try my best to adhere to the canon. Generally they can be read in any order, but sometimes things from earlier stories are alluded to. I use the production order and dates of the episodes for my timeline/template. A list of the episodes in that order can be found at The Avengers Forever. After a long wait, I finally posted the first story in the series, and will now be working on new stories set after the end of Life on Mars. The topsy-turvy posting is a consequence of writing the stories in random order, but the gaps have been filled, and things should be posted in moe or less chronological order from now on. There's much, much more to come. Stay tuned... The order is: 0. Lost Boys--June, 1975. Gambit and Steed's first assignment together. (Complete) 1. Anew--December, 1975. A first meetings story concerning Steed, Purdey, and Gambit's first assignment as a team. (Complete.) 2. Aftermath--February 6-8, 1976. Pre-series, based around the pre-credits sequence of "Last of the Cybernauts...?" (Complete). 3. Dance With Me--Late February/Early March, 1976. Ends with the early scenes in "Gnaws." (Complete). 4. The Anniversary--November, 1976, shortly after the end of season one. (Complete. Updated and relaunched as of September 6, 2008.) 5. Merry Christmas, Mr. Gambit--December 24, 1976. (Complete). 6. Brazil--late February/early March, 1977, post-"Hostage" and latter portions of "Gnaws" and "Last of the Cybernauts...?" (Complete). 7. Life on Mars--July, 1977, immediately post-"Obsession." (Complete). 8. 'Til Death--September, 1977. Post-series. A mission with deadly consequences may break the team. Or change it forever. (To come. Not posted). Further stories to come. This is a long series! There's an awful lot of editing and writing still to go, but I'm still working away at it. II. Shorts: Although some of these can end up quite long. Little extra ideas that don't merit a full story. III. AU: Stuff that blatantly violates the canon. What if? scenarios that I want to try, but which won't fit into the arc. A word of warning--my fics place a heavy emphasis on the Purdey/Gambit relationship, and that doesn't leave as much room for Steed. I hope you enjoy what I post, and I love to receive comments! Also, I'm rating everything "T" just to be safe, but for the most part there's not much that could be considered "shocking." Just a little innuendo, but this is The Avengers... The link to the inspiring image for "I Hear That Good Girls Die" is here. I have a website! If you're also a fan of TNA, you may want to browse through it. It features TNA-related articles and photos from my collection, my writings, videos, comics, and more. I built it from scratch and continue to update it as a fun little project. It's can be found here, so have a look if you're interested. If you're a rabid TNA fan like me, you may be interested in an unmade script for the series called "The Tale of the Double Cross," later reworked as the episode "The Tale of the Big Why." Only discovered a few years ago, it's a fascinating read, featuring the early incarnation of Purdey known as "Charly." Please see The Avengers Declassified for more information if you're interested. Monkey Island Since I've recently dipped into the world of Monkey Island fanfiction, I suppose I really ought to acknowledge that here. As you no doubt know from my author's notes, I've only just discovered the wonderful world of Guybrush Threepwood, Mighty Pirate, and his lovely British-accented wife, Elaine Marley. I started off by playing Tales of Monkey Island in October, 2009, and was hooked almost immediately. I never thought I'd write anything based on a computer game, but the cracker of a cliffhanger at the end of The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood changed that in a big way. All the same, I'm still very new to the series. Other than Tales, I've only played the original, The Secret of Monkey Island, as well as LeChuck's Revenge. With such a large gap in my knowledge base, writing fic is difficult. I've mainly focussed on the Guybrush/Elaine relationship for the moment, that being much of the impetus behind my writing anything at all based on the series, but I think I'll be tentative to go much further fiction-wise until I have a few more games under my belt. That said, you never know what will spark an idea. Stay tuned... Note: I allow Anonymous reviews. So even if you don't have a Fanfiction.net account, I'd love to hear what you think! | |||||
1. Found OutShort. Steed raises his voice. Purdey and Gambit keep quiet.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,017 - Published: 5-23-13 - Complete2. First Position reviewsShort. Purdey shares her wisdom. Gambit bends his knees.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 746 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-22-13 - Complete3. Dog: Gone reviewsShort. Steed takes the biscuit. Cathy goes for walkies.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 688 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-21-13 - Complete4. Chicory Tip-Off reviewsRidiculously AU. Emphasis on the ridiculous. The secret's out. Steed answers the questions. Gambit questions the answers.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,131 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-17-13 - Complete5. Head or Heart reviewsShort. Set after the events of the season 4 finale, "What Doesn't Kill You." Whatever Leslie decides, there are some things she can't change.Republic of Doyle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,366 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-26-13 - Complete6. Rough Diamond » reviewsAU. Sequel to "Carbon Copy." Mike Gambit's special abilities have attracted the wrong kind of attention...Crossover - Avengers & Sapphire & Steel - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,542 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-17-13 - Published: 2-10-13 - Sapphire7. Winter Warmers » reviewsA collection of seasonal TNA vignettes to keep you warm on long winter nights. Bit fluffy, but 'tis the season.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,015 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 12-24-12 - Published: 12-21-12 - Complete8. 100 Words For TNA » reviewsA series of drabbles about everyone's favourite triumvirate.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 9 - Words: 2,299 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 12-21-12 - Published: 8-10-089. The Favour » reviewsEpisode 5.5. All that Mike Gambit was asked to do was one small favour to help a friend. It wasn't meant to cost anything, and it certainly wasn't meant to potentially put his career or his personal relationships at risk. But he did it just the same, and even he might not know why...Avengers - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 30,073 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 12-20-12 - Published: 9-9-12 - Complete10. King or Country reviewsShort. 1972. Tara King receives an unexpected visit from a distant relative.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,944 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-14-12 - Complete11. Hurt reviewsShort. The final moments of the season three finale, from Des' point of view. Contains major spoilers for the episode "Under Pressure."Republic of Doyle - Rated: T - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,747 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-22-12 - Complete12. I Hear That Good Girls DieShort. Waiting for dark on the Isle of St. Dorca, Purdey reflects on the events and choices that brought her here, and what the future holds. Set during the events of the episode "The Eagle's Nest."Avengers - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,764 - Published: 1-15-12 - Complete13. John, I'm Only Dancing » reviewsVery AU. John Steed keeps secrets. Some of them could make the whole world come crashing down. But there are times when even the worst of the worst must be told. It wouldn't be fair otherwise. Rated for some violence. Complete! With new author's notes.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 17,198 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 11-16-11 - Published: 11-10-11 - Complete14. A Rare Woman reviewsShort. Jason King, international best-selling author, has gone AWOL. But all good publishers are intimately acquainted with their authors, and Nicola Harvester, publisher of the Mark Caine series, thinks she knows the reason behind his disappearance...Department S/Jason King - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,787 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 11-13-11 - Complete15. Five Things That Never Happened to TNA » reviews...and One That Did. Exactly what it says on the tin. A series of AU vignettes capped by one "canonical" story, all featuring our favourite trio. Character-focussed. On the sad/bittersweet side. Mind the rating. Complete!Avengers - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 11,191 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 9-23-11 - Published: 8-30-11 - Complete16. When the Ringing Stops reviewsPost-season 2 finale. Jake sits, alone, knowing the calls won't come.Republic of Doyle - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,292 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-29-11 - Complete17. What Purdey Saw reviewsShort. At some level she'd known all about it. Always had. But there was something about seeing it with her own eyes that made it harder to brush aside. And even harder to accept.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,015 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-20-11 - Complete18. The First Move reviewsShort. Set in the gap between "Secret of Monkey Island" and "LeChuck's Revenge". As far back as she can remember, Elaine has always taken the initiative, has always made the first move. It always seemed to work for the best. Until now.Monkey Island - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,722 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-20-11 - Complete19. Dearly Beloved DepartedDrabble for the original 1960s series. Marty reflects...Randall & Hopkirk - Rated: T - English - Angst/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 259 - Published: 3-20-11 - Complete20. Bonus Features reviewsShort. Gambit is all shaken up. Purdey pushes his buttons. The "Saucy" half of the "Sweet & Saucy" Valentine's Day Double Bill.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,285 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-13-11 - Complete21. She Sleeps reviewsShort. She sleeps. He reflects. The "Sweet" half of the "Sweet & Saucy" Valentine's Day Double Bill.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 921 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-13-11 - Complete22. No Face, No Name reviewsShort. 1969. A dark night. A chance encounter. A connection. And a sense of loss. AU only if you want it to be.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,366 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-6-11 - Complete23. Sniffles reviewsShort. Even agents get sick...Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,879 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-9-11 - Complete24. Anew » reviewsFirst in a series. After six months, Gambit and Steed's partnership is unraveling. When they are assigned to investigate a set of mysterious murders, Steed enlists the assistance of a young trainee agent, Purdey Bryde. Can the three of them forge a team?Avengers - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Friendship - Chapters: 15 - Words: 97,128 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 10-14-10 - Published: 4-15-10 - Complete25. Carbon Copy reviewsAU. 1927. Late one evening, an exclusive London address is paid a visit by a mysterious woman in blue. She soon discovers that she is not alone...Crossover - Avengers & Sapphire & Steel - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,716 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 6-19-10 - Sapphire - Complete26. Two Hours » reviewsAU. Trapped. Injured. Surrounded by the enemy. How long can three people hold out? Complete.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 16 - Words: 13,629 - Reviews: 31 - Updated: 4-13-10 - Published: 3-22-10 - Complete27. Remembrance reviewsShort. Purdey mourns. Gambit waits.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,625 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 3-14-10 - Complete28. Still Here reviewsShort. Purdey ponders mortality. Gambit focuses on life.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,634 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-13-10 - Complete29. Changing of the Guard reviewsShort. Gambit questions his destiny. Purdey has no doubts.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,357 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-12-10 - Complete30. Odd Man Out » reviewsAU. Purdey already has two men in her life. Is there room for a third? Complete.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 24,030 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 3-2-10 - Published: 1-10-10 - Complete31. Fidelity reviewsShort. "What can I say? I'm complicated." The Life and Times of Morgan LeFlay.Monkey Island - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,078 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-19-10 - Complete32. Rumours reviewsShort. Purdey listens to hearsay. Gambit sticks to the facts.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,476 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-14-10 - Complete33. RPG reviewsShort. Purdey sticks to the script. Gambit rewrites the ending.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,770 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-14-10 - Complete34. Sinking reviewsDrabble. Set between "Life on Mars" and "Ashes to Ashes." Summarising drabbles sort of defeats the purpose, so I won't say any more.Life on Mars - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 221 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-7-10 - Complete35. Kilty Pleasures reviewsShort. Purdey gets in touch with her heritage. Gambit shows some leg.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,892 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 1-1-10 - Complete36. Why Him? reviewsShort. Following the events of "Tales of Monkey Island: Rise of the Pirate God," Elaine ponders the question asked by so many others: Why Guybrush?Monkey Island - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,335 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 1-1-10 - Complete37. Life on Mars » reviewsSeventh in a series. Larry Doomer is dead. The triumvirate is falling apart. And Purdey's world has been turned upside down. Now she must fight to recapture her life as she knows it. But has she really lost her way? Or is she simply mad? Complete.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Angst - Chapters: 17 - Words: 69,591 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 12-13-09 - Published: 5-19-09 - Complete38. Mighty Pirate Instincts reviewsShort. An expansion of the final scene of "Tales of Monkey Island: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood." Guybrush had let himself down. But, more importantly, he'd let Elaine down.Monkey Island - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,658 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 11-2-09 - Complete39. The Question » reviewsAn experiment. Sort of AU, but not really. All Gambit wants to know is, "Why?" Complete.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 28,779 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 9-30-09 - Published: 8-22-09 - Complete40. Lost Boys » reviewsEpisode Zero. Stuck in a routine, John Steed looks for an escape and agrees to work with a new agent, Mike Gambit. But Gambit isn't interested in a partnership, even with Steed. His reasons why may mean the pair have more in common than they thought.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 22,805 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 5-13-09 - Published: 3-13-09 - Complete41. All Wet reviewsShort. Gambit takes a swim. Purdey gets her feet wet.Avengers - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,164 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 4-19-09 - Complete42. Brazil » reviewsSixth in a series. An assignment gone wrong leaves Purdey in deadly danger. With McKay's hands tied, Gambit and Steed must seek help elsewhere. But there's more to Purdey's predicament than meets the eye...Avengers - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 20 - Words: 87,162 - Reviews: 23 - Updated: 3-29-09 - Published: 10-10-08 - Complete43. Merry Christmas, Mr Gambit » reviewsFifth in a series. Purdey shares a little Christmas magic with her colleague. Complete!Avengers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,733 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 9-27-08 - Published: 9-9-08 - Complete44. Dance With Me » reviewsThird in a series. Gambit takes a partner. Purdey finds her rhythm. Complete.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 8 - Words: 21,062 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 9-2-08 - Published: 8-11-08 - Complete45. Good Value reviewsShort. Gambit learns his theory. Purdey puts it into practice.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,416 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-7-08 - Complete46. Names reviewsShort. Gambit constructs the argument. Purdey bends the rules.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,677 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-7-08 - Complete47. Forgetting » reviewsAU. Half past ten marks the start of one very long, very strange day. Who's behind it? It's up to Steed, Gambit, and Purdey to puzzle it out...if that is who they are... Complete!Avengers - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,438 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 8-5-08 - Published: 7-11-08 - Complete48. Cleaning Up reviewsShort. Purdey takes the wrong door. Gambit sets her straight. Ah, the joys of bathroom humour...Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 996 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-11-08 - Complete49. See You Fall reviewsAU. For once, Gambit didn't make it in time... Just a warning that this one's a dark and depressing departure from my usual fare.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,051 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-7-08 - Complete50. Clothes Unmake the Man reviewsShort. Purdey plays dress-up. Gambit loses his shirt. Precedes the events of the episode "House of Cards."Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,001 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-26-08 - Complete51. Aftermath reviewsSecond in a series. Purdey reflects on the past. Gambit wonders about the future. The job makes you think. That can't be helped. Revolves around the pre-credit events of "Last of the Cybernauts...?" Updated and relaunched. See inside for details.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,823 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-22-08 - Complete52. French Lessons reviewsShort. Gambit practices his accent. Purdey translates.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 367 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 6-19-08 - Complete53. In The Corner reviewsShort. Steed wants a drink. Gambit needs a break. A short scene set after the end of "Angels of Death."Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 643 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-15-08 - Complete54. Swapped reviewsAU. Purdey and Gambit just aren't themselves...Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,172 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 6-15-08 - Complete55. Magazines reviewsShort. Gambit's request for reading material results in some interesting insights into Purdey's past...Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,627 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-13-08 - Complete56. The Anniversary reviewsFourth in a series. Every year, the nightmares come back. But this year, for Mike Gambit, something is different. Purdey. Updated and relaunched. See inside for details.Avengers - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,304 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-8-08 - Complete
