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Author has written 26 stories for Okami, Mario, 2012, and Hetalia - Axis Powers. You may have known me in a previous life as PixelatedFirefly. Or perhaps DrawingDays. Current dilemma of the day: Why is there no PruNor fanart?! Gaaaaaah! I need it in my life! "Growing old is compulsory. Growing up is optional." Greetings, fellow readers and writers! Welcome to my profile, where story schedules are constantly being changed, crack and uncommon pairings run amok, and where my stories, in all their mostly real-life oriented and sometimes ridiculous glow, are presented to you, my dear readers. A little about me... I'm a strange person - though I'm sure the people who follow me already know that, if my author's notes are anything to go by. My name is odd, so I won't bother to reveal it online, but if one wishes to refer to me by anything other than my username, feel free to make something up. I'd love to see your creativity. Up until I reached junior high, I was a loner extraordinaire - I had but one friend, though I didn't speak to her often, despite her attempts to get words out of me. I was a little girl in a big world and frankly, I grew up too fast. I was a good listener and my mother sometimes took the opportunity to unload all of her and my father's problems onto me, though I didn't understand a lot of what she was talking about. I asked questions, though, and sometimes, she would answer them. I learned a lot of things that little girls not even halfway through elementary should never know, not until they're much, much older. The world of video games was my escape from real life, in the dark, unfinished basement of my home. I was, in one word, obsessed. Hell, I still am kind of obsessed, though much less than before. Video games gave me a chance to not worry about whether this bill was going to be paid on time, or whether the meeting between my parents and the bank was going to lead to the repossession of the house. I loved games. I love how my games drew me in, how they helped me learn how to read and the consequences of deciding something without thought. I love trying to piece problems together and when seemingly well thought out solutions are torn apart in front of my eyes, on the screen before me. I love having to strive forward and fight and I loved how the games made me able to care about the characters I was playing with. They showed me how to be a hero, when the world needs one most, and frankly, I think I've seen better role models in games than I've ever seen in real life. From a young age, I knew I wanted to create things. I wanted to build relationships, journeys and betrayals, just like the games I played. I wanted to make things that affected other people the way my games did, wanted to meld something that could touch me in the way the protagonists and antagonists did. I've been writing since second grade. I specifically remember the librarian letting me stay inside during recess, so I could sit in the computer lab and just write. Not everything I wrote made sense and I often spent entire recesses just thinking of the names of the characters I wanted to use, but when the librarian came to check on me and read over the work I did, I remember she would always pat my head and say, "You're going places, hun." My one friend was often with me in the lab, as she vehemently refused to leave me alone, but she was the one who suggested that I try writing in the first place. We wrote together and we never really spoke during these times, but I had a friend who would skip recess just to hang out with me, even if we didn't play together, and that was more than good enough for me. Writing has become a part of me. I've been criticized and molded, but surprisingly, the most that has been given to me is praise. When I began my account in late 2011, I eyed that praise with suspicion. Of course, my old librarian would always praise me when she looked over my work, but she would always have something for me to improve on, as well. And then, after a while, I got reviews from FF writers that were willing to tell what I needed to improve on and even though my face would flush and burn, I knew that this was what I deserved. A problem of mine, however, is that even though I knew I could write, I would always get stuck in my head. I'm sure anyone who reads this and has attempted writing can relate. It's much, much easier to form sentences and plots in your head than on paper or a computer. My fingers are fast, but they often type out nonsense. My mind is foggy and I am often tired when I write, but I always try to believe that I want to do justice to myself and the ideas that form in my head, the ones that had been developing since the first day I ever sat in front of a computer and wrote. Everyone's ideas deserve to be written. I've always had a soft spot for fantasy and romance. Bonds. Beautiful, majestic landscapes. Unlikely relationships. Friends and family that fight. Protecting the ones you love, at any cost. Heroes that have to learn to control themselves. Rebellion. I love it all. There's no other place I could belong. I just want to make my mark here. From Canada, with love, Stories: The Spoils of War (formerly titled 'Equilibrium') - 8/?? chapters posted. Updated sporadically. [PruCan] All At Once - 1/?? chapters posted. On indefinite hiatus. Heads up to my lovely readers! I am moving out of Manitoba within the next couple months (as of now, I am still unsure of the date), and because I'm moving to another province and not just to another house in my city, all updates to my stories (once I make my move) will essentially be coming to a standstill. The update schedules I've written here will become effective as soon as I can get internet again. But until I can get my lovely source of internet back, there will be no updates for any of these stories. None of them. I hope you understand my (eventual) predicament! Thank you! But what's up with the sudden influx of stories, huh? Well, guys, I really wanted things that I felt as though I have to work during these next couple months. My life has just been Insane lately (with a capital I! See, that means it's important) and filled with some not-so-typical teenage drama, I assure you. Having these stories that need to be updated gives me a sort of anchor, as strange as that might sound. I know people want updates for these stories and, in turn, that will make me want to put time aside to write. Writing has an amazing calming effect on my mind, but it can also be incredibly difficult for me to write without a specific goal in mind. Having a goal to update and to please these people gives me ground to work on, if that makes any sense. And frankly, the more people pressure me, the better - that's another reason why there has been so many stories uploaded within the last few weeks. On the subject of Shipping... I don't just have ships, guys... I have an armada. | |||||||
1. Minutes to Midnight reviews"Friends," Toris corrects. "We're just friends, Liz. You know that." / "Totally," Feliks said in agreement, though his voice was muffled by the fact that he had his face pushed into Toris' chest. "Just friends." [LietPol]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,013 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 6-18-13 - Lithuania & Poland2. Tell Me Something I Don't Know » reviewsMatthew Williams didn't have a problem with Lovino Vargas, his flatmate, but sometimes, it seemed that Lovino had some kind of problem with him. But Matthew, ever the passive person, decides that instead of pursing the problem, he would just concentrate on making sure Lovino didn't hog the TV during hockey season. It's their system, you could say. [Romanada]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,536 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 6-18-13 - Published: 6-5-13 - Canada & S. Italy/Romano3. Hardly a Love Story » reviewsMatthew didn't realize he had been delivering pizzas to the same person for weeks until Gilbert answered the door with his confession of undying love: "I love you, can I f- you? Please?" Matthew didn't realize this creep was the love of his life until much later, but this was not the work of fate. This was the work of Gilbert memorizing Matthew's schedule. [PruCan, SEVERE CRACK]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,257 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 6-17-13 - Published: 6-12-13 - Canada & Prussia4. Esperanza reviewsCalled back into service, retired airship captain Arthur Kirkland is off on a grand adventure for the glory of the Empress and Country. Along for the ride are a ragtag crew of former pirates, an Imperial watchdog, and a half-mad aeromancer with enough power to level a small country. And Arthur hasn't even met the enemy yet. [Steampunk AU]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,045 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-16-135. Chernobyl reviewsThe Ferris wheel doesn't always spin, not like it used to, accompanied with music and laughter and happiness. The silence has long since become commonplace. But with Belarus there with her, though it isn't exactly the same, it is close enough to be almost normal. [Slight BelaUkr, if you wish to see it that way. One-shot.]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,948 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-15-13 - Belarus & Ukraine - Complete6. Epicure reviewsAnastasia is civilized. She dreads the wildness in Amelia, the girl who seems hellbent to get closer to her. Amelia is really a lot more domesticated than Anastasia thinks she is - she's a rather talented chef, actually - and would very much like to be "tamed" by Anastasia, if you will. [fem!Ame/fem!Aus]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,680 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-11-13 - America & Austria7. To Feel the Sun reviewsFrancine had always told her that there were only three rules she had to follow to make sure her one-night-stand didn't end in disaster: Choose someone you will never meet again, have your fling, and then leave quickly. But for Madeline, even following the first rule seems to be a problem. And Alfred really isn't helping matters. [CanAme]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,228 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 6-8-13 - America & Canada8. Better Late Than Never reviewsMatthew Williams and Alfred F. Jones. They've been best friends longer than either of them can remember; two halves of a whole. And when Matthew's girlfriend wants a break, Alfred is there for him to pick up the pieces, as a bro should be. But wait, what exactly is Alfred there for, again? [USCan]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,963 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-2-13 - America & Canada9. The Spoils of War » reviews[Formerly titled 'Equilibrium'] The year is 1944. In the midst of battle, Canada comes eye to eye with a wounded Prussia who, despite the waging war, does not pull the trigger. Just when the world needs it most, two nations cross borders, seeking comfort in just another person. [PruCan]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: M - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 8 - Words: 32,726 - Reviews: 34 - Updated: 5-29-13 - Published: 4-7-13 - Canada & Prussia10. Synergy » reviewsShortly after returning from a year long trip, Ludwig is assigned with the seemingly simple task of being the attendant of a bride-to-be, escorting her across the ocean. And the problem? This "bride" is a nobleman, temporarily cursed with a woman's body, and is none too pleased with the situation at hand. However, affection is known for cropping up in the oddest of places. [GerCan]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 23,146 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 5-27-13 - Published: 5-4-13 - Canada & Germany11. The Maple Syrup Heist of 2012 reviewsIn which there is a heist, maple syrup (and lots of it), Prussia, and bad ideas. What could possibly go wrong?Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 416 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-23-13 - Canada & Prussia12. Happy Endings » reviewsThree different artists clash in New York, trying to understand themselves and each other. Madeline Williams has given up on her dream, serving a man she both hates and loves. Arthur Kirkland has betrayed his dream, using his influence to ignore the best in himself and others. Francine Bonnefoy does not give up and will not betray; instead, she will try to save them all. [EngCan]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,716 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 5-12-13 - Published: 4-14-13 - Canada & England/Britain13. Where the Wind Blows reviewsAs she looked at the painting, she was lost in the royal blue waves of the rolling sea, wishing that even though danger was imminent for the small ship, she was aboard, feeling the rain soak heavily into her clothing, her hair messy and unkempt, the thunder deafening her, the lightning blinding her, the adventure giving her the thrill of her life that she was sheltered from. HunUKHetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,149 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-19-13 - England/Britain & Hungary14. Must Have Done Something Right reviews[Human AU] Matthew never considered staying out late a bad idea, until he met one of the reasons parents warn their children about the dark. The people out in the middle of the night are insane - insane, pushy, arrogant and maybe, just maybe, kind of adorable. [PruCan]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,169 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-14-13 - Canada & Prussia15. Devil on the Doorstep » reviews[Human AU] To Gilbert Beilschmidt, the line 'I see dead people' is not just a line to him – it's his reality. Plagued with the ability to see those who have supposedly 'passed on', Gilbert gets pulled into newly murdered Alfred F. Jones' quest for justice and peace, becoming more involved in the ghost's request than he had ever needed or wanted to be. [AmeCan, PruCan]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Crime/Spiritual - Chapters: 3 - Words: 16,462 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 4-14-13 - Published: 3-28-13 - America & Canada16. Feigning reviewsBitter and drunk, museum security guard Arthur Kirkland is the victim in an attempted art theft. Photographer Gilbert Beilschmidt is put on the case and he is determined to find out who the thief is, despite that, unknown to him, he might just lose a valuable person in the process. [Human AU, PruCan]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,089 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 3-20-13 - Canada & Prussia17. Normal Circumstances » reviewsWith missing bags, a suspiciously missing wallet and strangely cancelled hotel reservations, England is left wandering the streets of Venice alone. Well, that is until Italy comes to the rescue! The next two weeks are going to be some of the strangest ones in England's life... [UKIta, Romanada]Hetalia - Axis Powers - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,501 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 2-9-13 - Published: 2-1-13 - England/Britain & N. Italy18. If I Die Young reviews(The world is going to end, Michael thinks, staring at the spot where Taylor had been standing. And, I don't think I'm ready for this.) The world is crumbling, and Michael picks this time to fall in love - or at least the closest thing to it. OC/OC2012 - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,991 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-21-12 - Complete19. This Love reviewsWhat they have might not last forever, but she'll hold onto it while it does. (One-shot, Susano/Kushi)Okami - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 635 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-5-12 - Complete20. Perfect reviewsAmaterasu was power, was destruction. She was purity, benevolence and compassion. And Waka admired her, adored her, for she held those hypocrisies and those utterly incompatible things within her and forced them to get along. (One-shot, Amaterasu/Waka)Okami - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 709 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-4-12 - Amaterasu & Waka - Complete21. All At Once reviewsDenied by most of her clan and utterly ignored by the village elder, the only thing Kai has left is the unconditional love of her little sister. But will the greedy schemes of a new enemy take away even that precious treasure?Okami - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,027 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-12-12 - Kai22. Desterrado » reviewsHim, living on the edge of the darkness, ruled by the desires that took everything from him. And her, exiled from her city, accused of an attempted murder she had no part in. It's a jewel that connects them, and perhaps it will be the thing that brings them together.Okami - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,412 - Reviews: 29 - Updated: 7-29-12 - Published: 3-5-1223. The Moon Child reviewsEven then, looking at the remains of the palace, she couldn't help but wonder: What happened? - KaguyaOkami - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 633 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-20-11 - Complete24. Lost Sun » reviewsWhen war plagues the world of Nippon, Amaterasu can think of nothing to do except lock the sun away from the world. Can the gods around her manage to convince her to bring out the sun again? Three-shot. Complete.Okami - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,083 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 10-4-11 - Published: 9-27-11 - Amaterasu - Complete25. Sunset Contentment reviewsIn their land of happiness, a couple watches as the sun sets on the horizon. One-shot. Birthday present for Pinkdesi101.Mario - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 612 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-2-11 - Count Bleck/Blumiere & Tippi/Timpani - Complete26. What Hurts the Most reviewsI tried to ignore the feelings that sprouted once he was gone. I tried to ignore the feeling of sadness and guilt that tried to overcome me. My mind tries to tell me that I'm fine, that I'll get over him eventually. Kurow/Scholar Lady - One-shotOkami - Rated: K - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,133 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-24-11 - Complete
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