samurai-ashes
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since: 06-01-02, id: 222698, Profile Updated: 10-01-10
country: USA
Author has written 66 stories for Yu-Gi-Oh, Inuyasha, Lord of the Rings, Fullmetal Alchemist, Eerie Queerie, Hikaru no Go, Death Note, Supernatural, and Doctor Who.

× confessions of a fanfiction junkie ×

I've been at this a bit now, yeah? Six years. Not exclusively one fandom in that time -- though my God, you would think I'd be done with the Yu-Gi-Oh fandom by now -- but all the same. I've slowed down due to distraction, "quit" in order to work on original fiction, and returned to it with some degree of... Not shame, necessarily, but with a feeling like I was wasting time that should be spent on Loftier Pursuits.

To hell with Loftier Pursuits. What's a loftier pursuit, anyway? I write because it's fun. I write fanfiction because it's relaxing, and because I love exploring characters with existing worlds and groundwork. This may be simple of me, but I am a simple creature who loves fanfiction.

If you're interested in more about me as a person, or what I'm doing with my original fiction, you can check out my website; you can find me pretty much anywhere from there. (There's also twitter: @ashleympoland)


1. A Change of Constellation » reviews
When Dean wakes up with all the wrong parts in all the right places, his primary concern is figuring out who stole his dick and how to get it back. In the mean time, he may as well try out the new equipment. If only he had ever paid attention in a seventh-grade health class, he could have avoided the complications that came next. [Dean/Cas, genderbending, mpreg]
Supernatural - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 41,889 - Reviews: 31 - Published: 11-5-12 - Dean W. & Castiel - Complete
2. The Woman Who Isn't Mommy reviews
Every night before he goes to sleep, Dean makes sure Sammy is breathing. Then he closes his eyes and begs the angels Mommy said were watching: please bring my mommy back. By the time he's six, he no longer believes that there are angels are watching.
Crossover - Doctor Who & Supernatural - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,431 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-4-12 - River Song/Melody P. III & Dean W. - Complete
3. This Temple Tilts » reviews
The Doctor is missing. This wouldn't bother the Winchesters so much they can't really tell the difference between the Apocalypse rebooting and time unwinding except that TARDIS is on the loose & she took the Impala with her. M/M, M/F, F/F: see inside.
Crossover - Doctor Who & Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 33,262 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 4-21-12 - Complete
4. California Dreaming » reviews
Following Kaiba's sudden death, a much-older Jounouchi learns how to be alone again - cruising self-destruction all the while. Meanwhile, the police discover that there's more to the "accidental" death than meets the eye...
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Suspense - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,787 - Reviews: 62 - Updated: 5-29-11 - Published: 12-15-09 - K. Jounouchi & Seto K.
5. Breathe through the Burn reviews
Castiel cannot anymore cut out that part of him that was human than he can give up the part of him that is an angel - and seeing Dean makes it all the harder to remember himself. Dean/Castiel
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,167 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-17-11 - Dean W. & Castiel - Complete
6. Relax, Be Still reviews
The longer they spend on this fool mission, the more sure Castiel is that Dean needs a human. Tired of being human but not being human at all, he takes the pills even though he isn't hurting. Except that he is. - Dean/Castiel, 5x04 AU.
Supernatural - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,150 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-2-11 - Castiel & Dean W. - Complete
7. Clean Slate reviews
Drabble - Dean asks after his old scars.
Supernatural - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 107 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-2-11 - Dean W. & Castiel - Complete
8. First Impressions reviews
Mokuba battles a bit of stage fright before making the first announcements at the KC Grand Prix.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 609 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-1-10 - Mokuba K. & Seto K. - Complete
9. You're Awful, I Love You reviews
Kaiba doesn't want something serious, something with all the bullshit on the side. He likes it straight and hard and stinging all the way down. Five drabbles put together for a meme; KaiJou; completely disjointed.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 868 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 4-28-08 - K. Jounouchi & Seto K. - Complete
10. Breath reviews
He woke up just as the last piece of the Millennium Puzzle was clicked in place. His eyes roamed down, down to the trinket in his hands. The Millennium Puzzle – it burnt bright in his mind, like a symbol of something he should have known.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 450 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 1-12-08 - Yūgi M. & Atem - Complete
11. Gathering the Oyster reviews
Their only real light was the electric white blue of computer screens, and a dim lamp just over Light's head. Light's hair was mussed from a night's worth of work from hands combed through it as he ran over the same files... [LightL]
Death Note - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,497 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-9-07 - L & Light Y. - Complete
12. Distance reviews
With a vague smile he scanned the banquet hall for Kaiba. When he was nowhere to be found Jounouchi found his way to the unfamiliar mansion's balcony alone. He looked at his watch. It was still set to Japanese time. [KaiJou]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,127 - Reviews: 20 - Published: 1-28-07 - Seto K. & K. Jounouchi - Complete
13. Playing Tragic » reviews
Kaiba needed someone to help shake up the public opinion and help restore Kaiba Corporation. In one rash move he ended up further into Jounouchi's world than he could have expected, and with more on his plate than he bargained for. [KaiJou complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 37,204 - Reviews: 177 - Updated: 1-20-07 - Published: 2-27-06 - Seto K. & K. Jounouchi - Complete
14. Blend to Grey reviews
[drabble] Hikaru knows how Akira thinks, and has never hesitated to use that knowledge... [HikaruAkira]
Hikaru no Go - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 186 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 2-26-06 - Complete
15. Slice of Life reviews
Mitsuo reflects on Kiyomi, and her effects on him... [MitsuoxHasanuma]
Eerie Queerie - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 841 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 12-27-05 - Complete
16. Smoke reviews
[drabble] Sometimes the portrayal of strength is a trick, and without the smoke and mirrors you're left to float away with that smoke. [suicide warning.]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 214 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-27-05 - K. Jounouchi & Seto K. - Complete
17. What Goes Around » reviews
There's all sorts of rules about life the best known and hardest learned is what goes around comes around. [JouxMokuba, KaibaxShizuka MokubaxShizuka – complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 35,830 - Reviews: 147 - Updated: 11-29-05 - Published: 7-15-04
18. Cause for Celebration reviews
Mokuba has one last gift to his brother, one final thing to give him in return for his sacrifices... [character death]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,104 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 6-11-05 - Mokuba K. & Seto K.
19. Fine Line on a Razor's Edge reviews
Sometimes, the things you want to forget are the very first ones to worm their way back into your life. [KaibaYami Bakura; gift ficlet for purkledragon]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,424 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-29-05
20. Curiously Strong reviews
Kaiba drags Jounouchi up to the school roof to talk about the future... and altoids? [KaibaJounouchi; gift!ficlet, humor, fluff]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,424 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 3-16-05
21. At the Last reviews
Ed has an epiphany while straightening out his uniform.
Fullmetal Alchemist - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 708 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 3-11-05
22. The Presence of Wings reviews
In a relationship where acts of kindness are optional, why would Jounouchi take the time to do something for Kaiba? [KaibaJou; strange angst; gift ficlet]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,374 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 2-10-05
23. Mistletoe reviews
Anzu sometimes gets a little frustrated with boys, and it gives Mokuba a few ideas. [AnzuxMokuba; fluff, humor; gift!ficlet for hush]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 732 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 12-22-04
24. Letting Go reviews
Anzu reflects on the Pharaoh, and how things are with him gone. [YamixAnzu, hints YuugixAnzu - spoiler warning for the end of the manga]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 611 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 12-21-04
25. Rough Night in Paradise reviews
Dark Magician is having a rough night, and there's only one duel monster around to keep him company. [DMxREWD; humor, ficlet; implied beastiality.)
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 821 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 12-17-04
26. Rough Draft reviews
Joey tries to find a quick way out of the army recruitment office. [KaibaxJoey]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,359 - Reviews: 50 - Published: 12-7-04
27. Amor Vincit Omnia » reviews
In a world where Seto & Mokuba were never adopted, how far would an eighteen-year-old Seto be willing to go for his brother? Who would he turn to in order to accomplish his goals? [complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 9 - Words: 23,054 - Reviews: 54 - Updated: 12-2-04 - Published: 7-6-04 - Complete
28. A Kiss Before You Go » reviews
Mokuba is expecting a special gift from Yuugi on his 15th birthday, but does Yuugi remember his promise? [complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,345 - Reviews: 86 - Updated: 11-7-04 - Published: 8-3-04 - Complete
29. Once a Father reviews
Gozaburo reflects on Noa's death while he waits for Seto & Mokuba.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 852 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 10-26-04
30. Parallel reviews
"It's interesting how your actions don't match your feelings – you seem so timid, but I know your desires. I've felt them." [Bakura angst]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 975 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 10-22-04
31. Losing an Escape reviews
Sometimes, the things you're running from aren't escapable. [JouxMokuba]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 701 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 9-18-04
32. Strawberries reviews
Anzu shows Shizuka just how tasty some things can be. [AnzuxShizuka, shoujo-ai, ficlet]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 517 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 7-31-04
33. Le Coeur a ses Raisons » reviews
[eventual KaibaxJoey] After 15 years Kaiba returns to Domino and finds himself facing everything he left behind. [ complete ]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 72,285 - Reviews: 434 - Updated: 5-15-04 - Published: 12-7-03 - Complete
34. Chains That Define » reviews
Ryou occasionally shares of the bed of two interesting men; it's just a twist of fate that he can't have what he really wants. [BakuraxRyouxYami][complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 12,401 - Reviews: 108 - Updated: 4-26-04 - Published: 1-31-04 - Complete
35. Heartbeat reviews
Malik often had weird ideas... Maybe it was the moment, or maybe it was the tone of his voice... but I found myself paying attention, pulling the cigarette from his fingers and taking a drag. [MalikxRyou; AU-ish, romatic suicide, angst?]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,316 - Reviews: 43 - Published: 2-18-04
36. Imitations reviews
Life is full of imitations: imitation sugar, imitation butter, imitation flowers... but sometimes it's hard to recognize what's real and what's fake. [KaibaxJounouchi]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,176 - Reviews: 39 - Published: 2-14-04
37. Eleven Minutes » reviews
A lot can happen in eleven minutes: a heart can break or mend, a decision can change a life, and a man could live or die. [HondaxOtogi]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 4,361 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 1-19-04
38. Sharing a Story reviews
[Third Grade Logic side-fic] Mokuba asks Anzu to tell him about the time that she and Yuugi kissed.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,856 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-4-04
39. Playtime reviews
Kaiba finds a use for those Duel Monsters toys...
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 897 - Reviews: 35 - Published: 1-1-04
40. Marionette reviews
There's only one string that Malik really wants to keep attached. [BakuraxMalik -:- angst, ficlet]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 746 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 12-30-03
41. Burnt reviews
Ryou invites Honda over to help wrap gifts, and things get a little out of hand... [HondaxRyou - fluff]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,253 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-23-03
42. Nightmares reviews
Ryou suffered from nightmares. That was the politically correct way to say it. The RIGHT way would be 'Ryou was losing his mind.' [BakuraxRyou - angst]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Horror/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,547 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-21-03
43. Damaging Innocence reviews
An eighteen-year-old Jounouchi has issues to deal with, and he doesn't want to face the most important. [JouxMokuba - implied underage sex]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,534 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 12-20-03
44. In Saecula Saeculorum » reviews
[sequel to Third Grade Logic - YuugixMokuba, SetoxJounouchi] 4 years later, Mokuba still has Yuugi. Seto still hasn't completely gotten over Yami, but everyone moves on eventually... [complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 26,498 - Reviews: 39 - Updated: 12-19-03 - Published: 11-1-03 - Complete
45. Holiday Schemes reviews
Mokuba knows what he wants for Christmas, but he needs to convince Santa first... [YuugixMokuba - fluff, OOC!Mokuba]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,228 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 12-14-03
46. At Midnight reviews
It's ten minutes 'til midnight on New Year's Eve, and Yuugi is determined to find someone to kiss. [YuugixRyou - slightly before-season ]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,024 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 12-9-03
47. Playing Doctor » reviews
[HondaxOtogi] Otogi invites Honda over, but it doesn't go as he would have liked it… [complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,903 - Reviews: 31 - Updated: 12-5-03 - Published: 12-3-03 - Complete
48. A Different Way to Say Love reviews
[dark humor?, twisted-ness, yaoi] Jounouchi reflects on his... interesting relationship with Kaiba.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Horror/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,365 - Reviews: 66 - Published: 11-30-03
49. Giddy Like Schoolgirls » reviews
[yaoi] Yuugi invites Jounouchi over for the weekend to keep him company while Grandpa is at a convention... How was Jounouchi supposed to know that Yuugi had more in mind than popcorn and movies? [complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 16,463 - Reviews: 85 - Updated: 11-29-03 - Published: 11-14-03 - Complete
50. Where Is Domino City? » reviews
Yugi & co. face their strangest mystery yet. [ one-shot; stupid humor; innocent fun; not my proudest work :) ]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,066 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 11-19-03 - Published: 11-17-03 - Complete
51. Warm & Cold reviews
[BakuraxRyou] Bakura and Ryou contemplate snow, and each other...
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,674 - Reviews: 25 - Published: 11-6-03
52. Winter Safety reviews
[BakuraxRyou] Bakura tries to convince Ryou that there are some alternative uses for the winter car safety kit…
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 821 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 11-5-03
53. Monogamy or a Lack Thereof » reviews
[YAOI - Various Pairings] Everyone wants Otogi to go monogamous, but Otogi can't choose just one... so he tries to make them understand the good in each other. Will his plans succeed or will he be forced to choose just one? [complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 6,991 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 11-1-03 - Published: 10-25-03 - Complete
54. The Events of an Otherwise Normal Afternoon reviews
[BakuraxYami - humor] Jounouchi, Anzu, and Honda watched in surprise as Yuugi and Ryou went from joking and playing to glaring at each other...
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 736 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 10-24-03
55. Darkroom reviews
[DukexJoey] The photography teacher orders Duke to go help Joey in the darkroom...
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,275 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 10-24-03
56. Simply Irresistible reviews
[OtogixHonda] Otogi knew he was irresistible. ... So why was it that no matter how obviously he flirted, Honda seemed oblivious to his advances?
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 975 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 10-22-03
57. Third Grade Logic » reviews
[YuugixMokuba,SetoxYami,mild SetoxMokuba] Mokuba has a crush on Yuugi. Seto thinks he's in love with his brother. Yami wants Seto. Mokuba and Yuugi decide to get cute and hook Seto and Yami up... [complete]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 20,654 - Reviews: 55 - Updated: 10-18-03 - Published: 9-18-03 - Complete
58. Napping reviews
[JoeyxYugi - fluff] Joey is tired, and Yugi offers him somewhere to rest.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,466 - Reviews: 21 - Published: 10-18-03
59. Paying Up reviews
[YAOI - HondaxJounouchi] Honda has 69 dollars and a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card to his name...
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 968 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 10-17-03
60. The Most Important reviews
Mokuba gets angry at Seto and tries to run away from home.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,250 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 10-17-03
61. Interactive Learning reviews
[RyouxYuugi] Yuugi comes over to get some help with homework... problem is, something about him is very tempting to Ryou... What will he do when they're all alone?
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,776 - Reviews: 27 - Published: 10-10-03
62. Losing Streak reviews
[JounouchixYuugi fluff] Rule two: don't bet with favors... if you break rule two, use tongue.
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,363 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 9-3-03
63. Better Than Sleep reviews
[SamPippin fluff] Pippin is jealous, and somewhat cranky, when woken up in the night.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,311 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 9-3-03 - Samwise G. & Peregrin T.
64. A Kiss reviews
[KagomexKikyou] Kikyou sneaks up on Kagome in the woods.
Inuyasha - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 895 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 9-3-03
65. Phases of Emotion reviews
...it seemed to him that mirrors weren't the inanimate objective looking-glasses ... but rather seers, showing a person the inner-depths of his soul, forcing the viewer to face what he hid away from the world." [Jounouchi : angst,sexual themes]
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 849 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 9-1-03
66. Eavesdropping reviews
[YAOI] [YugixJoey... kind of...] Kaiba is eavesdropping... naughty, naughty Kaiba!
Yu-Gi-Oh - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 579 - Reviews: 30 - Published: 8-29-03