| Jest'lyn Tal |
Author has written 35 stories for Star Wars, Star Wars, Firefly, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica: 2003, Heroes, Horatio Hornblower, Jericho, Mass Effect, Bones, Dragon Age, and Naruto. I'm a thirty-something Knowledge Base Writer who obviously has 'designs' on being a novelist. Sadly, my original work often takes a back seat to the inspirations of Fan Fiction. I have a tendency to be inspired in one-shots. Most of my work begins with a "What if" or "Why didn't they" question and continues only until that is finished. | |||||||
1. The Perils of ImaginingLoose sequel to "The Perils of Dwelling". The Sixth Hokage meets a certain cat-masked ANBU for the first time.Naruto - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,711 - Published: 1-31-12 - Yamato & Tsunade S.2. Underneath Things » reviewsA delicate mission requires both a shinobi of the highest talent and a medical-nin capable of creating antidotes on the fly. Unfortunately, there's only a few medical-nin capable of filling that role - and only one that's available... Kakashi/TsunadeNaruto - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,587 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 1-19-12 - Published: 12-30-11 - Kakashi H. & Tsunade S.3. The Death Metal in the Doctor » reviewsThe discovery of two bodies, buried 12 years ago in a suburban neighborhood, leads Booth and Brennan to some uncomfortable discoveries when it comes to their imprinted duckling.Bones - Rated: T - English - Mystery - Chapters: 6 - Words: 5,693 - Reviews: 48 - Updated: 12-30-11 - Published: 12-14-10 - L. Sweets & S. Booth4. The Perils of Dwelling reviews"Missing" scene on the Tenchi Bridge Members of ANBU are always aware of their priorities, even when facing with their ghosts.Naruto - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 661 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-1-11 - Yamato5. Conversations We Never Had » reviewsA chance encounter while exploring the Deep Roads has Varric Tethras looking at Hawke in an entirely different light. Here are the stories of the romance that could have been... Dragon Age II, A/U, FHawke/VarricDragon Age - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,129 - Reviews: 19 - Updated: 4-8-11 - Published: 3-28-116. Of Paragons » reviewsThree moments in time from both Marian Hawke's and Varric's point of view. Spoilers for the game's ending. FHawke/Fenric referenced, FHawke/Varric pre/post romance.Dragon Age - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,531 - Reviews: 20 - Updated: 3-18-11 - Published: 3-16-11 - Hawke & Varric T.7. Nightmares » reviewsOur heroes can battle Geth, conquer Collectors and defy secret organizations run by men with weird blue eyes. However, all of them must occasionally have their nightmares... Note: Nightmares are violent - hence the ratingMass Effect - Rated: T - English - Horror - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,079 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 12-22-10 - Published: 4-2-10 - Shepard (F)8. Without Regrets » reviewsThere are things to consider before going into battle. As a squad of Migrant Fleet Marines goes out to confront the geth on a lonely outpost world, several of them have time to think about what they've left unsaid. Kal'Reeger/TaliMass Effect - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,311 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 12-21-10 - Published: 8-9-10 - Kal'Reegar & Tali'Zorah9. Belated Mourning reviews"She talks, and he can't find any words to comfort her. There's just silence and the stone in his gut. He can't find any words to make this better. Nothing will make this better." Booth Introspection during that last scene in "Doctor in the Photo"Bones - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 767 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-14-10 - S. Booth & T. Brennan10. Within Reach » reviewsSometimes when she spoke with him she could feel a predatory edge tugging at her smile. She caught herself smirking and waiting for him to make a mistake...But she didn't know why. FShep/Jacob justification, FShep/Thane, then Jacob/Jack if you squintMass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,120 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 7-18-10 - Published: 7-15-10 - Shepard (F) & Jacob T.11. Of Clear Sight » reviewsThe aftermath of a battle leaves Garrus the chance to share a few things with Thane about Shepard. Curiosities are raised and answers are sought. Luckily, Thane is very good at finding people and he knows who he wants to ask ... FShep/ThaneMass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,323 - Reviews: 42 - Updated: 3-11-10 - Published: 2-23-10 - Thane K. & Kaidan A.12. Marked Territory reviewsIt had been a long, crappy day." Commander Shepard returns from Tuchanka with some uncomfortable insights about how she'd been viewing the universe. Sadly, the revelations are just beginning. pre-Thane/Shepard - companion piece to Protective InstinctsMass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,972 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 2-18-10 - Shepard (F) & Thane K. - Complete13. Protective Instincts » reviewsSome jobs were not meant for asari justicars who drew the eyes of most humanoid beings even when standing perfectly still. Some jobs were meant for an assassin. Thane/FShepardMass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,183 - Reviews: 50 - Updated: 2-15-10 - Published: 2-5-10 - Thane K. & Shepard (F)14. Memories that Don't Fade reviewsHis hands were spattered with blood and vomit. The edge of his jacket was soaking in it but he'd been quick enough to keep her from choking or throwing up all over herself in the spasming... Thane/ShepardMass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,587 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 2-12-10 - Thane K. & Shepard (F)15. More Than Enough » reviewsShe's been here before. Everything is on the line and all that is left is the waiting. This time, however, there are distinct differences ... Thane/FShepardMass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,564 - Reviews: 39 - Updated: 2-4-10 - Published: 2-3-10 - Shepard (F) & Thane K. - Complete16. The Most Difficult Discipline reviewsSequel to Things Left Behind and Remnants: "Once you start down the Dark Path, forever will it dominate your destiny." Revan has escaped this fate but what of Bastila? As new Sith power rises on Korriban her choices are made. Bastila-crentric, B/CandStar Wars - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 382 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7-1-09 - Bastila S. & Canderous O.17. Consequences » reviewsBeck/Heather - Bether? POV piece for Major Beck. Realities, consequences and the things we need to stay strong. Major Beck reflects back after the last episode. Some Spoilers!Jericho - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,824 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 10-24-08 - Published: 3-27-0818. Turn About Is Fair Play » reviewsWhat if Reinette had left with the Doctor when he went to check on Rose and Mickey rather than wait to pack as she was told? A very short take on what new realms of interaction the addition of another female Companion could have created...Doctor Who - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 3,770 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 10-24-08 - Published: 8-8-06 - Complete19. Twisting Paths » reviewsHHDoctor Who Crossover: Rumors of lights in the sky, French soldiers who do not die when shot, and a massing of troops, bring the Hotspur and her crew in to investigate. What they find will be more than even their wildest imaginations could have expectedHoratio Hornblower - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,465 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 10-24-08 - Published: 10-8-0720. Ouroboros » reviewsEighth Doctor HH CrossoverWhen Charley and the Eighth Doctor find themselves visiting France during the Napoleonic Wars they find themselves embroiled in more than just a mystery. French Soldiers who don't fall down when shot, strange lights in the skyDoctor Who - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 5,187 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 10-24-08 - Published: 10-7-0721. Almost Over » reviewsKnights of the Old Republic - We never saw everything that was open to Revan as an option once she found out who she really was. Now the rest of the group has to face the decisions and mistakes made, and hopefully, bring back the hope that Revan had givenStar Wars - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 7 - Words: 7,540 - Reviews: 31 - Updated: 5-8-08 - Published: 6-22-0422. Battlefield Triage reviewsIt was not the first time that the Doctor had to choose. It was not even the first time he'd had to choose with his own companions lives at stake. But it was the first time he had to choose and know that there would be escaping the consequences...Doctor Who - Rated: K - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 627 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-28-07 - Complete23. Summer Snow » reviewsPreSeries : Some things come unexpectedly as a young Mr. Bennet is about to find out. A SandraBennet story.Heroes - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,089 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 3-19-07 - Published: 3-2-0724. Go Deep reviews'Go deep,' he ordered, teeth gritted around the words almost as much as around the pain, 'Take anything that would lead them to her...'Heroes - Rated: K - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 888 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 2-28-07 - Complete25. Port in a Storm reviewsEven when she was a little girl, Dualla knew what she wanted to be to those who would love her..Battlestar Galactica: 2003 - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 838 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-3-06 - Dualla & L. Adama/Apollo - Complete26. Lie To Me reviewsSome moments last eternity... Some moments have to. KLBattlestar Galactica: 2003 - Rated: K - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 503 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-23-06 - K. Thrace/Starbuck & L. Conoy - Complete27. Holding my Last Breath reviewsShe waited for many things. But in the end, she was always waiting for him above all else...Doctor Who - Rated: K - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 802 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10-3-06 - Complete28. Operative Moments reviewsPotential Serenity Spoilers: Belief in something greater than yourself is the first step...Firefly - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 834 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-7-0629. Remnants » reviewsKOTOR: Sequal to Things Left Behind - When Revan disappears from the Temple, the worst is assumed. Carth must track down the Jedi he felt so strongly for, and in doing so come face to face with some harsh realities about himself and the past years.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 29 - Words: 33,021 - Reviews: 86 - Updated: 2-9-05 - Published: 1-4-04 - Revan & Carth O. - Complete30. Golems reviewsKnights of the Old Republic II: Sith Lords - Primarily a character piece The Exile isn't the only one with a part to play in the unfolding of events. And sometimes it may be easier to not understand your place in the universe. Bao-Dur CentricStar Wars - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 491 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 1-26-0531. Something GoodSpoilers - First Season Halloween Episode - Jason is 10 years old and there is a Monster in his closet.Buffy: The Vampire Slayer - Rated: M - English - Horror/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 457 - Published: 7-22-0432. Justified reviewsThere is a lot of time to think when you are floating...Firefly - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 952 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-28-0433. Things Left Behind » reviewsKOTOR: Sometimes there just isn't anything left to do but sit back and watch... Though Malak lies dead a few yards away, Revan debates whether to fight for her own life. However, what is worth holding on to and what she'll lose, isn't up to her alone.Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 12,706 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 12-29-03 - Published: 11-5-03 - Revan & Carth O.34. No Peace but Passion reviewsKOTOR - Spoilers - No one chooses to be good or evil. They just choose to be...Star Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 806 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 10-30-0335. Unbalanced reviewsKnights of the Old Republic - Based off the game - Slipping away from the crew of the Ebon Hawk, one finds that alcohol and the presence of people who don't care about you one way or another can be very... soothingStar Wars - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 897 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-28-03