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since: 12-21-10, id: 2665827, Profile Updated: 06-15-13
country: USA
Author has written 34 stories for SeaQuest, Harry Potter, RENT, X-Men: The Movie, and Ironman.

Hello, hello, and welcome to my profile. I go by darkin or even 'the dark one'. Really, I don't mind what you call me as long as it's nice.

If you're here, I suppose you want to read something about me. Well, my preferred fandom is seaQuest...and probably always will be. I may occasionally stray into other fandoms, but seaQuest will always have my heart. My favorite character is Kristin Westphalen, and she is almost always a feature in all my seaQuest stories, although I obviously include the whole crowd. I'm also a huge Nathan and Kristin shipper! My earlier works may not be the best, but I like to think I improve with every story. Please know that I am slowly cleaning up my older works. However, there are some things I won't fix. The reason is to show readers how much I have improved since the beginning.

I have recently started making fanvids. They might not be the best, but I'm still learning. If you're interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIIZmMcrq-E, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC5TJQxUn6Q, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH2BSV7aOBc, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epV_kXKVEbk, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_YFHoGpSGw&list=HL1369787078, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSyXqbrvh8o, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSyXqbrvh8o, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kks3G7mfgCo, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6roET4Zo54, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWncidvthYc, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3il-UaP1A, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq49lFGz8Fo

I do fanvids because they help me with my story plotting. I'll add more links as I upload. Thank you for looking. :)

I do have a few pet peeves when it comes to my fandom.

First, if you're going to write for seaQuest, know how to spell the characters' names. You will get a stern lecture from me if you spell Ben Krieg's name as Ben Kreig, Jim Brody as Jim Broody, or -shudder- Kristin as Kristen.

Second, please remember that seaQuest was a family show. Therefore, curse words were at a minimum and anything worse than 'damn' or 'hell' really wasn't used. It gets to me when we hear characters spouting off the f-word.

Third...and this one is probably one of the biggest ones: psychic versus telepath. Psychics predict the future. NO ONE ON ANY SEASON OF SEAQUEST WAS PSYCHIC! If you use the term 'psychic' to describe Wendy or any other canon character (or even an OC with similar abilities), I will get extremely angry and will make my anger known. Wendy was a telepath and an empath, but NOT psychic. Nathan had latent telepathic powers. I will accept other characters having similar abilities. Telepaths can read other people's thoughts; empaths can feel other's feelings. But again, NO ONE WAS PSYCHIC!

And lastly, please use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. A little typo now and then is fine; it happens to all of us. But if you're writing dialogue improperly or neglecting to use the proper punctuation, I am going to tell you. And if you have trouble with these things, please find yourself a beta. Actually, this last part applies to everything I read, and I won't hesitate to correct you. Sorry.

Now, I do read in other fandoms. If you want to know what I like, see my favorites.

I am a proud moderator of The Reviews Lounge, Too as well as The Reviews Lounge, Too Review Tag. Check it out: The Reviews Lounge, Too; The Reviews Lounge, Too Review Tag

*I, darkin520, do solemnly swear to review all fics I read, regardless of the number of reviews, its age, or anything else. I have joined the reviews revolution.*

Other trivial personality traits that you might care about. In Western Astrology, I'm a Taurus. In Chinese Astrology, I'm a Metal Monkey. In numerology, my life path number is a seven. My favorite colors are black, blue, and purple. And I love just about every kind of music. I listen to a little bit of everything, and music is always an inspiration for me. My favorite bands/artists include Madonna, Cher, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Metallica, just to name a few.

An autobiography in five chapters from the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche:

1) I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost...I am hopeless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out.

2) I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I'm in the same place. But it isn't my fault. It still takes a long time to get out.

3) I walk down the same street. There's a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there. I still fall in...it's a habit. My eyes are open. I know where I am. It is my fault. I get out immediately.

4) I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.

5) I walk down another street.

"Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit."-Kathleen Kurtzweil

If you're here because you're looking for a beta, I am sorry, but my beta door is currently closed. I beta for a lot of people now, and it's come to the point where I must refuse newcomers. If I have beta-ed for you in the past, however, I will still beta for you. Thank you.

You can also find me on Archive of Our Own (AO3) under the same pen name.

I also have a story in the Reviews Lounge, Too springtime collaboration: Sweet Spring is Your Time: Sweet Spring is Your Time, chapter 5

So, that's me in a nutshell, I guess. If we've been fortunate enough to cross paths, it was meant to be. And I hope we are both made better for it. Thank you for reading my stories. I appreciate it.

*IF YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE OF REVIEW TAG, THIS IS SOMETHING YOU SHOULD READ*

Yes, I write for an obscure fandom that is twenty-years-old. I know you might be a little intimidated about this fact, but I ask that you try not to judge me on my fandom. Try to treat me and my fandom with some respect and consideration. Also, please remember that behind this profile and the stories I have written, there is a living, breathing person. I can handle your concrit, but please try to be tactful. Treat me the way you would like to be treated.

Still reading? Okay, good. If you've read this far, maybe you're considering tagging me, but you're just not sure. That's fine. I understand having an obscure fandom can be scary. So here a few things things to help you understand my fandom.

First, seaQuest DSV was a short-lived sci-fi television show that ran from 1993-1995. It starred Roy Scheider (the guy from Jaws), Stephanie Beacham (a British actress best-known for her role in Dynasty as Sable Colby), and Jonathan Brandis (famous child star; he was in IT and The Neverending Story II). Second season did a cast revamp, and a lot of the first season characters left the show; same with the third season. I mostly write from the first season, though I do have some second and third season stories. The best way to describe seaQuest to an outsider is to think of it as Star Trek: The Next Generation...except underwater.

Here are all the wiki's that will give you a good overview of the fandom:

seaQuest DSV wiki (this will help you with all my seaQuest works)

seaQuest submarine overview wiki (this will help with all my seaQuest works)

United Earth Oceans Organization wiki(this will help with all my seaQuest works)

List of seaQuest DSV episodes (this will help with all my seaQuest works)

List of main season one characters (this will help you if you're reading Remember When or Moments Like This)

List of recurring characters (this will help with all my seaQuest works)

List of main season two characters (this will only help you with the Die Another Day series, which I never ask for reviews on)

List of main season three characters (this will help if you're reading And Justice For All and Slipping Through My Fingers)

Okay, I know the above is a lot of information, and please know I don't expect you to read everything. I'm just trying to help you understand my fandom a bit better. And I figure it might be easier for you to have all the wiki's in one place.

Still not sure about tagging me? Then don't. If you cannot give me the consideration you would expect other people to give you, then move on. It's fine. But I also would like you to try to be a little more open-minded. Just because I write for an obscure fandom does not mean I'm bad. I'm just old. :P

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I will gladly tell you everything I can about my fandom to help you understand it. I am extremely knowledgeable about it and will do my best to explain it. Even if you don't want to tag me, you may PM me if you have any questions. I won't be upset. I love talking about my fandom. I really do.

Since I am going to be doing a few more RENT stories, I thought I'd add this as well: RENT Wiki

I kindly thank you for reading; thank you for considering me for your review tag choice. I really appreciate it. Have a lovely day. :)


1. Remember When » reviews
The seaQuest crew is forced to solve a seventy-five year old murder in a rather unexpected way. Involves supernatural and time travel elements along with plenty of drama, angst and romance. But, as always, there will be a happy ending. First season, canon.
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 50 - Words: 184,076 - Reviews: 645 - Updated: 6-19-13 - Published: 4-16-12
2. And Justice For All » reviews
In the wake of a terrorist threat, the seaQuest crew must help an underwater colony. But when things don't go as planned and Nathan is presumed dead, how will the crew survive? When it comes to light that he was merely a pawn in a diabolical game, can the crew save him and the future? First season. AU.
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 25,535 - Reviews: 46 - Updated: 5-7-13 - Published: 2-19-13
3. A Little Slice Of Humble Pie reviews
Written for the Shower Challenge at The Reviews Lounge, Too, four crew members learn a valuable lesson the hard way...well, the majority of them anyway. First season, one-shot. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,846 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 4-19-13 - Complete
4. Moments Like This » reviews
Some moments change our lives forever. This is no exception. A horrible accident, a missing crew member, and elements of drama and angst along with sci-fi. But, eventually, there will be a happy ending. Slow to start, but will get more exciting. First season, canon.
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 58,197 - Reviews: 235 - Updated: 2-22-13 - Published: 6-25-12
5. The Dimming of the Day reviews
When Kristin learns that the seaQuest crew is missing and presumed dead, she has a difficult time dealing with it until a former crew member offers her some unexpected support and helps her look at things from a new perspective. Between second and third season. One-shot. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,775 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 1-25-13 - Complete
6. Straight To The Bone reviews
A present to MadameGiry25 for her birthday. Set directly after 'Hide and Seek', an accident causes Kristin and Nathan to admit their feelings for one another. Slightly AU. First season. One-shot. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,173 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-31-12 - Complete
7. Ghosts of Christmas Past reviews
Tony Stark finally gets up the nerve to open a Christmas present Howard gave him years before and finally decides to forgive him. Gift!fic for WSwirls from The Reviews Lounge, Too Holiday Gift!fic exchange. One-shot. *COMPLETE*
Ironman - Rated: T - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,624 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 12-26-12 - A. E. Stark/Tony & V. Potts/Pepper - Complete
8. Back Into My Arms reviews
A seaQuest holiday story. Kristin and Nathan are reunited after the events of Hyperion. This can be a companion piece to 'In Another Universe' and 'Uninvited', but it can also stand on its own. Clears up certain canon continuity issues. Post-third season. One-shot. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,206 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-19-12 - Complete
9. Uninvited reviews
Written by request of ReadingBlueWolf; companion piece to 'In Another Universe'. Kristin's thoughts about Nathan after seaQuest disappears in 2022. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 392 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-16-12 - Complete
10. In Another Universe reviews
A response to the 100-word drabble challenge at The Reviews Lounge, Too presented by Rosawyn. Set between seasons two and three, this would be Nathan's thoughts about Kristin while on Hyperion. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 411 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 11-7-12 - Complete
11. The Frayed Ends of Sanity » reviews
*REPOST* Sequel to Die Another Day. When seaQuest answers a distress call at an underwater colony, Nathan discovers that Robert is alive. As a result, his loyalty to the Navy falters along with his loyalty to his family once he discovers Robert's death was a military cover-up. AU. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 44,798 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 10-31-12 - Published: 8-15-12 - Complete
12. Laying It All Out There reviews
Written in response to the all dialogue challenge presented by MessengerOfDreams at The Reviews Lounge, Too. A missing scene from Hide And Seek. Kristin and Nathan have a conversation over the PAL unit. I'm not sure if it's canon or AU. It could go either way. Take your pick. One-shot. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,676 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 10-22-12 - Complete
13. Gravity reviews
Written for the 'No E's' challenge presented by The Death Frisbee at The Review's Lounge, Too; a poem from Nathan's perspective; his thoughts about Kristin. One-shot. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 217 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 10-10-12 - Complete
14. The Moose on seaQuest reviews
Written for the moose challenge in The Reviews Lounge, Too forum. A friendly poker game has some interesting requirements on seaQuest. First season, canon, one-shot. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,120 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 9-6-12 - Complete
15. Still Holding Out For You reviews
Missing scene from A Higher Power. It's just what I saw as the most logical thing to happen between Katie and Ben. Allusions to romance. First season, one-shot, canon-ish, meaning canon is not altered. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,517 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 8-23-12 - Complete
16. Hey, Baby, Let's Go to Vegas reviews
A between seasons story. The whole crew is in Vegas for Katie and Ben's wedding...only they're not the only ones who end up getting hitched. First season, one-shot, AU. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,848 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 6-12-12 - Complete
17. Masterpiece reviews
An Erik/Charles slash story written for Rosawyn's birthday. Erik is worried he isn't worthy of Charles' love. ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH SITE RULES. AU. *COMPLETE*
X-Men: The Movie - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 927 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 5-14-12 - Xavier, C. & Magneto - Complete
18. Thicker Than Blood reviews
A Hermione/Snape friendship story written for SiriouslyPeeved's birthday. Pre-Deathly Hallows, slightly AU. *COMPLETE*
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 397 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 5-11-12 - Hermione G. & Severus S. - Complete
19. Nietzsche Can Wait reviews
Written as a present for CF Vici's birthday. Tim O'Neill changes his mind about the importance of birthdays. First season, one-shot, canon. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,104 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 4-11-12 - Complete
20. Angels At War » reviews
Nathan is accused of a crime he did not commit. Can the crew members of seaQuest help him, and will he let them? First season, slightly AU. ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH SITE RULES.*COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 25 - Words: 68,564 - Reviews: 224 - Updated: 4-9-12 - Published: 2-20-12 - Complete
21. Not Ready To Make Nice reviews
Missing scene from Greed For A Pirate's Dream. Kristin has a confrontation with Admiral Noyce and is forced to make a decision. A dedication to all FFN writers. First season, canon, one-shot. ALTERED TO BE COMPLY WITH SITE RULES. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,214 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 3-30-12 - Complete
22. If You're Reading This reviews
Crew members, past and present, gather to say goodbye to one of their fallen friends, told from Lucas' POV. Not depressing; there is hope. Post-third season, canon, one-shot. ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH SITE RULES. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,930 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 3-27-12 - Complete
23. Mimi's Glimpse Of Heaven reviews
One-shot of Mimi's and Angel's conversation in Heaven. Canon. *COMPLETE*
RENT - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 497 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 2-17-12 - Mimi M. & Angel D. - Complete
24. Slipping Through My Fingers » reviews
A canon story that will deal with 2nd and 3rd seasons and beyond. A story that explains the events leading up to the Macronesian conflict, ends the war, and explains what happens after that. ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH SITE RULES. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Tragedy - Chapters: 66 - Words: 165,162 - Reviews: 150 - Updated: 2-13-12 - Published: 10-18-11 - Complete
25. From Here To The Moon And Back reviews
A Minerva McGonagall one-shot written for Hannie J's birthday. AU. ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH SITE RULES.*COMPLETE*
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 888 - Reviews: 28 - Published: 2-8-12 - Minerva M. - Complete
26. A Christmas Story reviews
Just a little holiday one-shot. Three crew members have a memorable holiday, first season. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,106 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 12-23-11 - Complete
27. Losing Grip » reviews
A seaQuest Halloween story. The seaQuest crew is in the Halloween spirit, and there are all kinds of pranks going on among the crew. But, what happens when the pranks stop being funny and things turn scary? Season 1 cast and setting. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Drama/Suspense - Chapters: 20 - Words: 42,555 - Reviews: 127 - Updated: 10-28-11 - Published: 9-23-11 - Complete
28. Miles to Go » reviews
Sequel to The Frayed Ends of Sanity. Will the Bridger family survive after the trauma they've endured, or will they go their separate ways? And will they leave seaQuest? AU. ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH SITE RULES. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 30 - Words: 68,815 - Reviews: 42 - Updated: 9-21-11 - Published: 7-22-11 - Complete
29. Die Another Day » reviews
Weeks before the 2nd tour, Kristin visits Cynthia in Andros. After getting involved with drug lord, Alexander Mangos, everyone's life is turned upside down. Will seaQuest save the day? AU. ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH SITE RULES. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 38 - Words: 60,642 - Reviews: 87 - Updated: 6-16-11 - Published: 5-23-11 - Complete
30. The Children of the Revolution » reviews
The crew of the seaQuest discover GELF's with a form of vampirism. AU. Season 1 cast/setting. Rated M for blood. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: M - English - Horror/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 20 - Words: 28,797 - Reviews: 47 - Updated: 5-18-11 - Published: 3-10-11 - Complete
31. Monter la Tete » reviews
A routine mission to recover a sunken ship goes terribly wrong for the crew of the seaQuest, and they end up stranded in Haiti where odd things begin to happen. Season 1 cast/setting. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Horror/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 20 - Words: 30,311 - Reviews: 69 - Updated: 3-31-11 - Published: 2-25-11 - Complete
32. I Surrender » reviews
A Kristin and Nathan romance. After the first tour ends, what happens that Kristin must leave? AU. ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH SITE RULES. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 30 - Words: 41,005 - Reviews: 51 - Updated: 2-24-11 - Published: 1-20-11 - Complete
33. Disturbia » reviews
A seaQuest murder mystery. Can Nathan figure out who the killer is before he or she takes away everything he holds dear? Rated M for violence and murder scenes/descriptions to be on the safe side. Season 1 cast and setting. AU. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: M - English - Horror/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 32,967 - Reviews: 47 - Updated: 2-9-11 - Published: 1-12-11 - Complete
34. Never is a Promise » reviews
This story is pre-seaQuest. Kristin's past is riddled with hurt, and she feels there is no way out until she meets Nathan Bridger. AU. *COMPLETE*
SeaQuest - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 44,762 - Reviews: 65 - Updated: 1-11-11 - Published: 12-23-10 - Complete
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