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since: 02-08-11, id: 2741682, Profile Updated: 02-27-13
Author has written 24 stories for Chronicles of Narnia, Bible, Courageous, Soul Surfer, Misc. Movies, Real Steel, Wreck-It Ralph, Fireproof, and Avengers.

Ariyah is the juxtaposed username of the two people sharing this account: Ariel_of_Narnia and Meryah (both are merely favourite psuedonyms and not our actual names).

Ariel_of_Narnia:
First and foremost -- I'm a Christian. I know that there are many people who use the word "Christian" in the broadest sense, so there's little use in trying to convince you of anything in particular without laying out everything I believe right here.
A little tidbit -- If you didn't catch it from my screen-name, I'm also a NarniaNut (this is actually an official nickname of mine). C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia and Paul McCusker's Passages are my main writing inspirations.
Behind the screen-name -- Quite some time ago, I read a book involving a Jewish lady named Ariel. She explained that her name meant "lioness of God" and it somehow stayed tucked in my memory. When I started liking Narnia, I also started associating the name Ariel with it (after all, isn't it just appropriate since Aslan is a picture of Christ?).
Random favourites -- Animals: horses, lions, and dolphins in that order. Colour: green, especially emerald. Bible translation: King James Version. Bible teacher: Dr. John MacArthur with Dr. John Piper just a teeniest fraction of a millimeter behind. Fiction author: C.S. Lewis with Paul McCusker not far behind. Non-fiction authors: Dr. John MacArthur, Alex and Brett Harris, and Dave Hammer (who is also a personal hero of mine). Movies: ones made by Sherwood Pictures (Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and Courageous), the Disney/WaldenMedia/Fox The Chronicles of Narnia, and DreamWorks' How To Train Your Dragon.
About my writing -- I've been wanting to write books since I was ten and even tried twice. I deleted both. I knew they were going nowhere and they weren't any good. Short stories and essays were fine writing in school. Then I met Meryah some years later, became fast friends with her, and was given a teeny tidbit of a book-in-the-works that started as a Narnia fan-fiction (of the Susan-fic variety). In 363 days, I'd reached the end of the story and taken out anything referring to Narnia to make the story entirely my own (done fairly early in the process). Still wanting to edit before trying to submit it for publishing and hoping to write sequels. All my writing is fiction though I've written a few based on Biblical events.
More stuff from me -- The Value of Myth is my Narnia-centric blog and Lioness Graphics holds a variety of my graphics jazz.
Awards -- "Sweet Savour" was the runner-up for "The Stone Table Award (for best supposal)" for the Narnia Still Livesforum's 2012 Narnia Fanfic Awards.

Meryah:
Like Ariel, I'm a dedicated Christian. Unlike Ariel, I enjoy Tolkien's stuff more than Lewis'. But it's all good stuff.
Favourite colour: Royal purple and navy blue
Favourite books: Anything by Tolkien (mostly LOTR), Chronicles of Narnia, Do Hard Things, Start Here, anything written by Ariel or my sister Bialystoker.
Favourite movies: Any Disney Chronicles of Narnia, FOTR, TTT, ROTK, Born of Hope, Sherwood Pictures, Chariots of Fire, and The Santa Fe Trail.
I started writing when I was maybe eight or nine. It started with spinoffs on books I'd read (I'd take the plot, change the names of the main characters, and try to pass it off as my own), but I soon started to use my own imagination. I can't remember the exact occasion when I first began my massive series about Sylvania, but it's grown over the last six or seven years, changed worlds three times, and is now co-authored with Ariel's stuff, so we now have ten books or so. This is mostly original work (besides the stolen phrases from other authors we're still trying to fix) so we're unable to post it, otherwise have no doubts that I would.
I also have a CoN story (Helper Comparable) from my sister Bialystoker that she gave up on and am now trying to finish. Ariel wishes me to put a disclaimer on this section: she doesn't approve of it. I don't care.

Soli Deo Gloria!


The Narniac's Creed

I believe in a Lion named Aslan
Who died and rose again
For a greedy child like me.

He is good but not safe,
And the bigger I grow,
The bigger He becomes

At Aslan's roar, even the trees bow down.
Yet He comes to romp and play
With any who will join Him.

He has another name in our world.
And by knowing Him a little in Narnia,
I know Him better here.

He's not a tame Lion, it's true.
But when I am thirsty,
There is no other stream.

So I will take the adventure that Aslan sends,
And whether I live or die,
He will be my good Lord,

Until further up and further in
I finally reach His true country
And leave the shadowlands behind.

Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master...
He had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher...
He had no medicine, yet they called Him Healer...
He had no army, yet kings feared Him...
He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world...
He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him...
He was buried in a tomb, yet He still lives today...
Be honored to serve such a leader who loves us.

We believe in the big bang: God said it and bang! and there it was!

We have a one-time gift. A beautiful gift that many people are ridiculed for in this day and age. A precious gift that many people throw away. It's called "virginity", and we plan to not waste it on some jerks who're just gonna dump us later. We choose to be faithful to our future husbands, the men who will love us for the rest of our lives, and to wait for the wedding day! We are proud of our virginity.

If you have ever wanted an inanimate object to go die, copy and paste this into your profile.
If you have ever yelled at an inanimate object, copy and paste this into your profile.

Our characters sometimes talk to us in our heads. Don't worry, we're mentally stable.
We respond/talk to our characters. We promise we're still mentally stable. Mostly.

Who doesn't sometimes wish fictional characters were real?
We've sometimes wished we could go into a book or movie and strangle some of the characters for being so incredibly dumb.
We've both read past two in the morning.
We get excited when we get new reviews.
Writer's block is evil. (Meryah has more experience with it than Ariel_of_Narnia does.)

We love fairy tales, mermaids, knights, swords, bows, and anything of the sort.

We quote word-for-word, at random moments, stuff from books and films (and occasionally a couple TV shows in Ariel_of_Narnia's case).

A good book is a good friend.
Our idea of fun is reading.
Did you know the average American only reads 3 books a year (apparently)? We don't believe it's even possible to read that little!
"I can't imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once." C.S. Lewis


1. Broken Pieces reviews
In the aftermath of the Battle of Manhattan, Clint and Natasha cope with Phil's death. By Meryah.
Avengers - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,352 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 3-14-13 - Hawkeye/Clint B. & Black Widow/Natasha R.
2. Ring of Fire reviews
The firefighter's ring burns itself into Gavin's mind. Nevermind the ring; the man's inner fire burns him. An outside look on the golden flame that symbolizes a bond of love. By Ariel of Narnia.
Fireproof - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,260 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-30-13 - Gavin K. & Caleb H. - Complete
3. To Stinkbrain reviews
Vanellope's at a loss as to what makes Ralph special. After all, he doesn't fit any description of the word "hero"... well, except maybe her own. One-shot, no pairing. By Ariel of Narnia.
Wreck-It Ralph - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 619 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 1-5-13 - Vanellope von Schweetz & Wreck-It Ralph
4. Sweet Savour reviews
It's been a year since Aslan restored her. She had faced much, but He's worth it all and so much more. And this dryad is far more grateful than the contents of her small vial could ever express. OC one-shot. By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 784 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 11-25-12 - Aslan - Complete
5. Yours, My King reviews
She had said it to him once and he was foolish to have believed it, however briefly. But now in the presence of One far greater than the highest of kings, there is only one thing to say. Movie-verse. One-shot (though I suppose an argument could be made for (a very short) "two-shot"). By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 443 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 11-7-12 - Caspian X & Aslan - Complete
6. First Snow reviews
A solitary snowflake drifts down from the heavens, bringing with it the first of winter. But he drinks in the first snow. It holds no fear over him for it now has a very new meaning. One-shot. By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 596 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 11-1-12 - Edmund Pevensie & Aslan - Complete
7. Empty Frame » reviews
Tyler didn't know what exactly the paper had to do with anything, but if it was important to Dad, then it must be so. Why, then, does he get the impression that that's not the case? By Ariel of Narnia.
Courageous - Rated: K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,267 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 10-25-12 - Published: 10-19-12 - Tyler F. & Shane F.
8. Better reviews
"He deserves someone who wants to give him the best. Someone who cares enough to give him a home, family. To care for him. Love him." Charlie Kenton maybe be a clueless and unwilling father, but the truth is, there's something deep inside him - something he doesn't recognize - that wants to do the better - and therefore right - thing for his son. By Ariel of Narnia.
Real Steel - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 608 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-13-12 - Charlie K. & Max K.
9. Temporary Home reviews
"When you meet me here again, you will have come to stay." To these words Jill clings as she returns to her own world. But she never loses that vision; hoping, praying, believing that one day, those very words will come true. Until then, she's just passing through a temporary home. Post-SC, beginning LB. Inspired by Carrie Underwood's song of the same name. By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 215 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-12-12 - Jill Pole
10. To Be Like You reviews
Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End. Jacob Witting receives a most unusual request from his son Caleb. It's one that he won't like to fulfill, but he needs to lay it all behind and man up. If for no other reason, he needs to do it for his son. One-shot. By Ariel of Narnia.
Misc. Movies - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 570 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-21-12 - Complete
11. Wisdom to be Just » reviews
Not long after his coronation, Edmund is overwhelmed by the weight of his responsibilities. When Aslan gives him a chance to ask for what he wants in regard to his rule, the young king makes an unusual request. Little does he know that a coming test may well define him in the eyes of the Narnians. By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,742 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 6-28-12 - Edmund Pevensie & Aslan - Complete
12. Daddy My Protector: Never Let Go reviews
Baby Jackson is confused and afraid during his unexpected car ride with a stranger... and a desperate daddy outside of said vehicle. He may not understand all of what's happening, but he does know that his daddy's never going to let go of the wheel. One-shot. By Ariel of Narnia.
Courageous - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 633 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 6-18-12 - Jackson H. & Nathan H.
13. Not a Headline reviews
"I just got word that a young surfer girl was attacked by a shark. Can you comment?" Yes, she was attacked by a shark. Yes, she survived. Yes, her life was a miracle. But she was much, much more important to him than just a headline. Formerly a one-shot, but will be expanded. By Ariel of Narnia.
Soul Surfer - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 440 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6-18-12 - Noah H.
14. Daddy My Hero: Hear My Call reviews
Ava's ordinary afternoon is rudely interrupted by noises coming from the road. She witnesses a shootout between cops and baddies... and is suddenly in danger. Men rush to defend her, but one stands out above the rest. One-shot. By Ariel of Narnia.
Courageous - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 625 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 6-16-12
15. After Night Comes Day reviews
A short one-shot of Lucy's most unforgettable morning. A companion piece to "The Darkest Hour Comes Before Dawn". Inspired by the aforementioned piece and the title phrase. By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 384 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-23-12 - Lucy Pevensie & Aslan - Complete
16. The Darkest Hour Comes Before Dawn reviews
A brief, one-shot look at Susan's perspective of a most memorable event. Inspired by the title phrase. A companion piece to "After Night Comes Day". By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 490 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-23-12 - Susan Pevensie & Aslan - Complete
17. Dragon reviews
Monster. Broken. Desperate. Follow the journey of a physical and spiritual dragon from fallen transformation to transforming restoration. Taken from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, book-verse. By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 416 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 5-7-12 - Eustace Scrubb & Aslan - Complete
18. It is Finished reviews
Triggered by Easter, in memory of His sacrifice, and inspired by a shared phrase of both Christ and Aslan. By Ariel of Narnia.
Crossover - Bible & Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 280 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-8-12 - Jesus & Aslan - Complete
19. Crowns reviews
A crown of Kingship, exchanged for one of Shame, and then turned into one of Glory. These come together to result in a brand-new one: Sonship. Sparked by Narnia, written with experience of Real Truth. By Ariel of Narnia.
Crossover - Bible & Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 334 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 2-26-12 - Jesus & Aslan - Complete
20. You Are Mine reviews
Inspired by Christ's love and sacrifice and the depiction of it by Aslan; triggered by Valentine's Day. This is the Ultimate Valentine, inscribed with His blood. By Ariel of Narnia.
Crossover - Bible & Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 274 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 2-14-12 - Jesus & Aslan
21. By Grace Restored reviews
The high king has returned to Narnia, but he's going to learn some lessons the hard way. Once he's humbled, he learns another lesson: grace. A collection of Peter's thoughts during Prince Caspian, movie-verse. By Ariel of Narnia.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,695 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 12-21-11 - Peter Pevensie & Aslan
22. Another Name reviews
A poem inspired by Aslan's statement of having another name in our world. Based off appropriate events from the books and written from Aslan's perspective, introducing himself by his other name. By Ariel of Narnia.
Crossover - Bible & Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 321 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 8-12-11 - Jesus & Aslan - Complete
23. I Am Myself reviews
A poem inspired by multiple "I AM" passages from the Bible and parts of The Chronicles of Narnia - especially, the "I was the Lion" speech and Aslan saying that he was himself in The Horse and His Boy. By Ariel of Narnia.
Crossover - Bible & Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 174 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 4-15-11 - Jesus & Aslan - Complete
24. Made to Love reviews
Songfic from Tobymac's song of the same name. Susanfic. By Meryah.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 670 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 4-6-11 - Susan Pevensie & Aslan - Complete