Hello, I'm Taromaru, the Shaman Priest. if ya want a chance to know me better feel free to read my bio.

Age: Um, I'd like to keep that confidential if it's all the same, thank you. chuckles sheepishly

Gender:Male

Occupation: aspiring fanfiction writer(aka unemployed sweatdrops)

Likes: watching anime, track running, women, reading fanfiction, anime, playing DDR, anime, Spawn(the original SNES game, not the subpar ones that were released on Dreamcast, PSX and PS2) Playing FF7, Sonic X(subbed version), soccer, hockey, DMC 1,3 and 4 (2? twitches silly goose, there was NEVER a 2 smiles forcefully), Lost Odyssey, Rogue Galaxy, the Sly Cooper series, Disgaea 1&2, Ratchet and Clank, Blue Dragon game/anime, Kingdom Hearts (1, CoM and 2), the Legacy of Kain series, oh and did I say anime?

Dislikes: racism, Stereotypes, incredibly obnoxious flamers( if you don't like a story, don't read; or better yet, get off your pompous ass and write your own stories if you think you're sooo much more talented a writer instead of leaving petty insults in people's review boxes), politics(they confuse me to no end),alternative couples(Bleh!) Yaoi Fangirls(They'll pair the the male characters that aren't homosexual or have never shown an attraction at all, but they won't write about the characters that actually ARE gay! O_o Yaoi fangirls are perplexing, paradoxical creatures), Incest(this is another category that I detest. Granted, I support Shinji/Rei, but that's only because of the extreme dubiousness of their relation, and all romantic hints prior that make me a fan of it. It's the only exception I've made). I also have a thing against Harem and/or multiple partner couplings (No offense to those who like or write them, but I'm just not into it at all)

What I absolutely hate: People who try to shove their opinions down others' throats and claim them to be true. And to Yaoi fangirls(the prickly, irrational ones that are known to get self-righteous and jump down the throats of anyone who questions or makes a call on their favorite fandom), SHUT THE HELL UP! No one's threatening your precious fanbase by simply pointing out that some of the Yaoi pairings that exist today are flippin' stupid, nonsensical,hormone-driven messes. And it's really pretentious and childish to call people "homophobes" if they voice their opinion that X and X don't go together, because that sort of label doesn't make you better than others(that simply shows your own immaturity). It's also annoying that Female Yaoi fanatics think we always base these opinions on the Bible; no, we simply believe if so and so are not explicitly portrayed as homosexual(or have not expressed interests toward males that might imply homosexuality),that they should be left alone(because by changing the sexual preferences of the character, you essentially ruin part of what makes up the character and ruin the relationships already established). If I have offended any Yaoi fans, please forgive me, I'm not trying to attack you. This is simply me voicing my frustrations towards those who have demonstrated the type of behavior and attitude that I have just described. Make no mistake, I do accept and support Yaoi(even if I'm not an avid reader of it),but if I find fanon pairings written for a series to be ridiculous, or canonically unfeasible, I will point it out(because, frankly, I'm a brutal, merciless bastard when it comes canonicity winks); and that goes for Heterosexual too, so don't think I'm being discriminatory towards only ONE fanbase.

Just to warn you guys that I'm very strict when it comes to couples; meaning there's no way you can sway me into writing anything but trad or official couplings(unless there's a good heaping amount of evidence or actually make sense). Here's a list of couples that I support:

Yu-Gi-Oh:

Yugi x Tea(Anzu)- I really don't get everyone's beef with this coupling; it seems to be the most obvious and sensible one in my opinion. Yugi's clearly in love with her in manga AND anime.(Anzu even realizes she's in love with Yugi though it's late in the series, it's just a question of who she loves more: Yugi or Atemu).

Jou x Mai-You can obviously tell that Mai and Joey have had feelings for each other since Duelist Kingdom(and the DOOM saga totally clinched it) so I see no reason why they would go with anyone else.

Final Fantasy:

Cloud x Tifa- Before Cleris fans try disbowelling, hear me out.From an unbiased point of view, the Cloud/Aeris couple would have worked out if developed further. However, they seemed to only have achieved a sibling/maternal relationship before she died. Plus, balance out all the deep, heart-wrenching moments that Cloud shared with Tifa and Aeris and it becomes apparent who Cloud loved romantically, and who he loved platonically. And before you give me that Kingdom Hearts crap, save it. Given what's happened in KH2, Cleris seems highly unlikely even there. KH2 Tifa is revealed to be the "light" that Cloud has unconsciously been searching for, but is hesitant to accept due to a past, unknown event( very much like how FF7/AC Cloud is reluctant to accept Tifa's affection towards him due to his guilt from failing Aerith and Zack).

Squall x Rinoa

Seifer x Quistis

Zack x Aerith-It's not just because they're the only official coupling, I genuinely believe that Aeris still harvested deep feelings for Zack despite how she would deny it(why else would she cry like that when she got the news of his death). Plus, she's with him in the Lifestream so she's finally happy.

Selphie x Irvine

Zell x Library Girl-It's a shame that Square didn't give his love interest a name.

Vincent xYuffie-it's probably because they seemed to share the most dialogue between the two of them in the game, or because their personalities complement each other perfectly. Or maybe it's because they remind me of a certain chimera and white mage sorceress. Dirge of Cerberus offers us even more hints of this pairing.

Zidane x Garnet

Steiner x Beatrix

Tidus/Yuna- Greatest. Couple. EVER.

Lulu x Wakka

Rikku/Gippal: I've grown to like this coupling, it's even better that it's canon and semi-official.

Sonic X:

Sonic x Amy

Knuckles x Rouge

Tails x Cream(Sonic mainstream) or Cosmo(Sonic X)

Archie Sonic/SATam:

Sonic/Sally

Antoine/Bunny

Knuckles/Julie-Su

Slayers:

Gourry x Lina- No contest here. They were made for each other.

Xelloss x Filia

Zel x Amelia-These two obviously like one another(and they're not trying as hard to hide it as much as Gourry and Lina; Despite Zel's best efforts). There have been innumerable hints of their attraction(the Sea Dragon incident in particular comes to mind), but the most prevalent proof of all is Zel's rather passionate, as well as devastated reaction to Amelia's death at the hands of Hellmaster Phibrizo.

Inuyasha:

Inuyasha x Kagome

Miroku x Sango

Sesshoumaru x Rin(when she's older, you lecherous pervs! )

Ranma 1/2:

Ranma x Akane- I mean, he's made it more than clear that he loves her (heck, he's said it a couple of times) and he sees all his other prospects as: a friend (Ukyou), a big sister figure (Kasumi) or annoyances (Shampoo and Kodachi). And no matter how agitated or angry she gets, Akane has denied all her would-be suitors and stayed loyal to her love for Ranma.

Shaman King:

Yoh x Anna-They are THE oddest couple I have seen in anime/manga, but despite the oddities surrounding their relationship, there's no doubt of their feelings for each other.

Ren x Pirika-I don't agree nor disagree with it. I just accept the fanon and move on.

Manta x Tamao-They DO hang out with each other an awful lot.

Guilty Gear:

Sol x Dizzy-She is NOT his daughter! I swear, it's ridiculous how so many people can't grasp the small,but glaring fact that only way this is possible is if Sol was HUMAN for it. Besides that, it' s been officially stated in the Drama CD's that Justice is her mother(now please think about this, do you see Sol sleeping with JUSTICE of all people?) I also think the reason why she associated Sol's embrace to that of a father's is because her father was the only male to ever hug her(since she obviously didn't have any other male figures like a brother or male friend, it was probably the closest equivalent she could come up with). Of course until Daisuke-san gets out the next GG game and gives us more hints to the father's identity, this debate will never end. As for my reasons, c'mon, Dizzy's the ONLY one that Sol shows affection and protectiveness towards. I say that speaks high volumes right there. Not to mention they're practically reflections of each other("Guilty Gear,"Innocent Gear" ya see?). Also in GGX Plus, when observing the dialogue they share after Sol beats her, it almost seems like he's trying to flirt with her(even moreso in earlier skits). It's a real shame that virtually no one writes or even considers this coupling. It offers some interesting dynamics. Who knows, maybe I'll be the first(when I can get my lazy butt in gear and write something).

Ky x Jam-The only woman in the game that he shows an actual interest in. I'd say she would easily get Ky to loosen up given enough time.

Zato-1 x Millia- Speaking of the Drama CD's, it seems Zato and Millia actually DID have a relationship pre-series(they even kissed on one of their assignments while Venom overheard them. poor guy.).

Flame of Recca(the MANGA. I HATE the piece-of-crap anime version! It essentially ruined everything about the series. Goddamnit, Pierrot! How could do a good job with shonen titles like Bleach and Naruto yet screw you up with Flame of Recca?! Arrgggh!)

Recca x Yanagi-Probably one of the cutest couples in shonen manga.

Domon x Fuuko-Yeah, you read right. So what if he's not a bishounen, or some other fangirl dreamboat, the guy has HEART, and that heart belongs to his Fuuko-sama(whom shares those same feelings for him, whether you To/Fuu fangirls want to acknowledge it or not). I'll prioritize that over stereotypical emo-ness anyday.

Kurei x Neon-I DARE any of you to read Volume 17 and tell me he doesn't have feelings for her. I DARE you.

Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni:

Satoshi/Shion

Keiichi/Mion

Xenogears:

Fei x Elly

Bart x Margie

S-Cry-ed:

Kazuma x Kanami-Who else is going to keep this hothead in line? Plus, given ten more years, they'll probably be together anyway.

Ryuho x Mimori-Before the Upheavel, I would say no chance in hell, but since the amnesia and afterhis time spent with the Inners, I'd say he's more deserving of her now(not as much as Cougar though).

Cougar x Mimori-Really, he's the guy I always felt deserved to be with Mimori(and what did he get? A cheap death scene). I think they would've made an awesome couple(plus Cougar's not a prissy, antisocial, egocentric nut who REALLY needs to get a sense of humor as well as a good psychologist).

History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi:

Kenichi x Miu-the canon couple of the series. It's rare in an shonen anime where the guy is rather open about his romantic feelings towards the girl(who is absolutely oblivious but shares those feelings all the same). It's nice to see a Shonen anime where the female lead (hell, the females in general) isn't left in the dust by the hero's development; in fact, she still kicks Kenichi's ass during sparring. The KING arc and D of D tournament really serve as great character development for the two of them as fighters, individuals, and most importantly, as a couple.

Apachai x Shigure: Same as Manta x Tamao.

Ukita x Kisara: I'm actually a little surprised this coupling is actually plausible and hinted at (not as a one-sided romance either). I honestly thought Kisara was one of the girls who would like Kenichi, but she's apparently falling for Ukita(Ukita's affection for Kisara is as obvious as Kenichi's for Miu). Heh, I have to say, it's an intriguing pairing and I hope to see it developed further on.

Sakaki x Jennifer

AIR:

Yukito x Misuzu-God, this is one of the few couplings that have ever made me cry.

Ryuuha x Kana-Same with their previous incarnations. Damn those bastard monks for cursing her.

Bleach:

Ichigo x Rukia-They're just such a hilarious(and adorable) duo. Though it can be really difficult to see at times (considering how these two normally act around each other), there is quite a bit of proof that hints at them having romantic feelings for each other. The most recent chapter of the manga also seems to hints further to Ichigo's feelings towards Rukia given how upset he was when she said she was going with him to Hueco Mundo. Even moreso when Ulquiorra said that Rukia was dead, and how pissed off it made Ichigo when he heard that. Hell, Kubo Tite himself refers to Rukia as Ichigo's "Ray of Light" . Even more recently(well, recent to me since I just discovered this), which had my jaw on the floor is that he actually confessed to being a IchiRuki fan! That truly boggled my mind since I couldn't believe that he would so blatantly admit to it. Now I can only hope the author makes them official before the series is over.

Urahara x Yoruichi

Uryuu x Orihime

Hitsugaya/Hinamori

D.N.Angel:

Riku x Daisuke

Dark x Risa-Keeping up with both the anime and manga, Dark definitely has feelings for her(and it's not simply because she resembles her grandmother). But since Dark knows once Riku finds out(and accepts)that he and Daisuke are the same being he'll vanish, he tries to keep his distance from her to avoid the hurt he would cause her in retrospect.

.hack//:

Kite x Black Rose

Haseo x Atoli

Ovan x Shino

Elemental Gelade:

Coud x Ren

Cisqua x Cruz

Rowen x Kuea

Artemis Fowl:

Artemis x Holly

Harry Potter:

Hermione x Ron

Harry x Ginny

Draco x Pansy

Shadow Hearts:

Yuri x Alice: A truer love in RPGs if I ever saw one. I really like how Yuri was always so single-mindedly dedicated and open with Alice, and how Alice supported him in every way possible. Their relationship wasn't forced or rushed, it unfolded so naturally that you could feel they were in love. Even when he went temporarily insane from the fusion with the Seraphic Radiance, she stood by him. She even helped him face his deepest fears and accept his monsters as part of himself. Yuri even admitted his feelings towards her. In the end, she made the biggest sacrifice of exchanging her soul so that Yuri would remain himself despite the serious repercussions of it(now that's love). In Covenant, Yuri stood firm and remained steadfast to Alice despite Karin's advances and her confession of love. He even died so the Mistletoe wouldn't make him forget about her.

Anne/Karin x Ben: Hey, we wouldn't have Yuri if it wasn't for these two. They were a happy, loving couple(from what little we learned about them). I wish we could've seen more of their history together.

Kurando x Anastasia

Shakugan No Shana:

Shana x Yuuji-These two are on the "no duh" list along with Ranma/Akane, Gourry/Lina, and Inuyasha/Kagome. They're just so obvious, and if you've read to the novels, Yuuji's romantic intentions towards her are increasingly more evident than what's presented in the anime(in fact, he already proclaimed that he had chosen Shana by volume 16). Now, Yuuji just needs to take a hint...

Naruto:

Naruto x Sakura-No one can deny that Naruto and Sakura getting together is inevitable now(or at least very likely). It was the couple I thought had zilch chance of happening(much to my chagrin), but since Naruto II,(especially what happened in chapter 297) it's looks like it may become a reality after all. I'm glad, since if anyone deserves Sakura's love, it's definitely Naruto. Sasuke lost his chance. The dumbass.

Naruto x Hinata-Before the recent chapters of Naruto II, I had thought Hinata would be the ideal one for Naruto, considering she was the only girl in the villiage to ever admire him and sees him for what he was; a courageous, hard-working, strong-willed yet lonely young man who hides behind a facade for attention and recognition. Unfortunately, it looks as though the chance of them getting together is next to impossible now. It's still one of my favorite couplings though(Naru/Saku beating it by mere inches).

Haku/Zabuza-I don't think I need to explain why I think this couple rules. It's one of the few(canon) yaoi couplings I like.

D.Gray-man:

Allen/Lenalee-Really, this is absolute no-brainer. They are hinted at rather frequently in the manga (the anime tones down the romance a bit but it's still fairly evident even then). Even the mangaka semi-confesses that she plans on pairing them up eventually.

Elfen Lied:

Kouta x Lucy/Nyuu-Kouta loves Lucy(despite the pain Lucy's caused Kouta in the past), and Lucy loves Kouta(she was willing to die just so he and the rest of her new surrogate family would be safe). I don't care how the actual manga ended(and it irks me to no end for what the creator did to Lucy and Kouta); As far as the anime's concerned, they belong together. Period.

Nana/Mayu-too many cute hints to ignore.

Fullmetal Alchemist:

Ed xWinry-(Die, you Elricest FREAKS! Get it through your deluded, hormonally-hazed SKULLS that he's in love with WINRY, not his little brother, Mustang or bloody Envy!) God, if you watched the series, seen the movie, or hell, even watched that depressing OVA, it's pretty obvious! Or better yet, if you want real, solid proof; READ THE ORIGINAL MANGA!

Anime-Al x Rose or Martel(DOUBLE DIE, ELRICEST BASTARDS!)

Manga-Al x Mei(Al is very obviously taken with her to the point that Winry even noticed, and she nearly confessed to Al before she left. Once Al gets his body back from the Gate, they'll make the coolest pre-teen couple in FMA)

Greed x Martel-there have been some interesting hints here and there.

Ling/Ran Fan: Definitely one of my favorite couples in FMA. Both are very dedicated to one another, even as Ling is trapped within his own body, he seems to only think about her.

Roy/Riza: C'mon. These two are as obvious as Ed/Winry.

Tales of Symphonia:

Lloyd x Sheena- MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE COUPLING IN THE GAME! Even though Namco has intended for Lloyd and Collette to be together, I still consider them #1(with Colloyd being a close second).

Lloyd x Collette-Second Fav!(even if Collette DOES act annoyingly ditzy at times)

Genis x Presea

Regal x Alicia

Kratos x Anna

Tales of the Abyss:

Luke x Tear- It even tops Shelloyd and Colloyd IMO. They're definitely one of the cutest couples that Namco has introduced into the Tales of series(and the fact it's official makes it all the better). It always amuses me how Tear seems to counteract everything Luke says and acts so strict with him; though, it's something a sheltered kid like him really needs at times. I also like how Luke acts as her emotional confidante in her weaker moments, like when she was sick due to her contaminated fonons. They always seem to confide in one another. They are also one of the few couples to actually make me cry: Like in Eldrant when Luke made his heartfelt promise to Tear that he would come home and when Tear silently confessed her love for him.. Not to mention it's hilarious when their friends tease them about their relationship (like how Guy made fun of Luke for being so whipped, or how Anise and Natalia teased them about being alone together in Tataroo Valley). And I was so glad that Luke fulfilled his promise and came home, not Asch (not that I dislike Asch or anything, but I would've been really upset if Luke's personality was the one sacrificed in the Big Bang process, leaving Tear alone and heartbroken).

Asch or Guy x Natalia: It's really hard to decide between these two. On one hand, Asch, while a gruff guy, genuinely seemed to care dearly for Natalia and vice versa. But since Asch died at Eldrant, Guy seems like the next best choice (especially since they were forming a connection with each other during the course of their journey). Plus, he's always been the first to defend Natalia and supported her despite her treatment of him.

Vandesdelca Grants x Giselle Oslo (aka Van and Legretta)

Ion x Anise: I hated how these two couldn't be together because of that bastard Mohs making Ion read the Score and blackmailing Anise into spying for the sake of her parents' welfare. Che, I don't care if he had 'good' intentions, I won't forgive him for causing Ion's death and breaking Anise's heart. While I like Florian and all, he's no substitution for Ion (heh, ironic statement I know, but I'm sticking to it).

Sync or Original Ion x Arietta

Tales of Vesperia:

Yuri and Estelle: Loved this pairing since the beginning, and I especially enjoyed their indirect confession at Aurnion before the final battle.

Nan x Karol: I really wish we could've seen more of these two. Karol's affections for her are so obvious and she shows her care for him in her unique and harsh fashion.

Star Ocean:

Roddick/Millie

Ronyx/Ilia-I loved this couple almost immediately. Yet another great coupling that gave birth to another incredible hero.

Cyuss/Phia

Claude/Rena

Fayt/Sophia or Maria

Albel/Nel

Cliff/Mirage

Roger/Peppita

Edge/Reimi

Kurohime:

Kurohime x Zero-These two are what I consider the Gourry and Lina of the next generation. It would be hell on Earth if Kurohime and Lina ever met._;

Trigun:

Vash x Meryl

Nicholas x Millie

Knives x Marianne-This is a fanfic-inspired concept, courtesy of the authoress thatwomanlisa.

Samurai Champloo:

Mugen x Fuu-C'mon, anyone who watched the series and paid close attention(ESPECIALLY to the last episodes) can see that these two have the hots for each other. How else can you explain why Mugen always seems be the one who has to rescue Fuu the majority of the time? Manga even hints at this further.

Jin x Shino-Even if she was a one-shot character, he truly loved her. And since Jin doesn't seem like the type of guy who gives away his heart freely, I don't believe he would give up on her so easily.

Teen Titans:

Robin x Starfire

Beastboy x Raven

Cyborg x Bumblebee

Jinx x Kid Flash

Rurouni Kenshin:

Kenshin x Kaoru

Sanosuke x Megumi

Aoshi x Misao

Yahiko x Tsubame

Outlaw Star:

Gene x Melfina

Jim x Aisha

Suzuka x Mazren- the author of "Outlaw Star: Ryunoken Sword" deserves many a bow for creating such an awesome OC character to pair Suzuka with. It's a shame that he didn't write the second season for Outlaw Star.

Disgaea:

Laharl x Flonne- Heh, an arrogant, demon Overlord and a crazy, Love Freak angel trainee. Strange how the most screwball combos can develop into something so perfect. Hopefully, Laharl will make his feelings for her known by Disgaea 3.

Gordon x Jennifer

Evangelion:

Shinji x Rei

Shinji x Asuka

Touji/Hikari

Misato/Kaji

Full Metal Panic:

Sousuke x Kaname(DUH!)

Shinji x Kyoko

Kurtz x Melissa(I always knew there was an attraction between them no matter how many times Mao would deny it. But it still surprised the hell out of me when I found out they had not only begun a relationship, but had even started sleeping together later on in the novels.)

Kingdom Hearts series:

Sora x Kairi: People have to be blind, deaf, or suffering from a massive case of denial if they can't or refuse to see how much these two love each other. One of the true defining moments (among others) was when Sora actually got down on his knees and BEGGED Saix to return Kairi to him; he even said that Kairi was more important to him than ANYTHING. If that doesn't make his feelings for her crystal clear, I don't know what does.

Roxas x Namine: It seems even their counterparts are irrevocably drawn and bound to one another.

KH Leon x KH Yuffie

KH Cloud x KH Tifa: Read my CloTi rant.

AxelxLarxene: I always had my suspicions about these two, but RE:Chain of Memories had completely confirmed my theory that they did have something of a romantic relationship.

Eureka Seven:

Renton x Eureka: Is it just me, or do these two seem to resemble and behave similar like Shinji and Rei(especially Eureka, at least in the beginning)? O_O

In any case, I consider them the epitome of "Love Conquers All".

Rolland x Talhou

Dominic x Anemone

Charles x Ray

Hilda x Matthieu

Bear x Mischa

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Aang x Katara: So much evidence, but the whole "You will marry a powerful bender" statement should have tipped people off long ago. Seriously, who can be more powerful than the Avatar. Or how on two occasions Katara has exhibited jealousy whenever Aang was with another girl in the Warriors of Kyoshi Island and the Headband? Or the infamous Cave of Lovers episode where she actually seemed to look forward to kissing him and was rather upset when he said he wouldn't. The creators, Mike and Bryan, even stated in an interview that Aang and Katara were the planned main couple from the start(in fact, they said it's "The DNA of the series"), and said in no uncertain terms that they couldn't honestly care less what pairings the fans want.

Then we arrive to the DoTBS movie which has proven BEYOND a shadow of doubt that Katara shares the same feelings for Aang by kissing him back. I don't think they could make any clearer that Aang and Katara love each other unless you've had your head in the sand for the past 61 episodes. And while she said that she was confused(an obvious lie), she finally resolved her feelings in the end with the kiss that SHE initiated.

Sokka x Suki

Zuko x Mai

Blue Dragon:

Shu/Kluke-yet another obvious couple. Jiro really doesn't stand a prayer before the bond between these two. Sure, Jiro is more open about his affections, but Shu knows when to express his feelings in both his actions and words towards Kluke when it truly matters, and notice how Kluke is always most responsive and happy when he does(especially when she's sad or depressed). Not to mention how jealous she was when Bouquet was hitting on him in the anime version.

Onimusha:

Samanosuke/Kaede

Onimaru/Ageha

Jubei/Oyu

Soki/Akane

Roberto/Ohatsu

My Life as a Teenage Robot

Sheldon/Jenny: Don't you dare glare my way, J/B fans. From what I've seen in the series, Jenny and Sheldon were far more hinted at romantically than her and Brad. He's the only one out of the core cast(on more one occasion, I might add), who she ever explicitly confessed--even if it was to herself--to seeing as a potential boyfriend. Then there's the fact that he was the only person who believed in her during the holiday incidents when even her mother and fan-perceived love interest Brad turned against her.

And I don't think I need to mention that she always glomps and kisses him on the cheek despite supposedly not being interested in him.

Oh and my numero uno reasoning for supporting this coupling? Rob Renzetti himself stated that it was always his intention to make Jenny and Sheldon into a couple before the show was cancelled.

O.K. pairings:

Zelos x Sheena: I admit, it DOES remind you a lot of Miroku and Sango. Though Sheena doesn't really seem to reciprocate his feelings(she seems to like Lloyd way more). This is more of a couple I can tolerate(specifically, if they're secondary), rather than one I actually like(so you probably won't see this in my Favorites).

Sokka x Toph: You'd have to be blind (yes, pun is intended) not to see the humongous crush Toph has on Sokka. They actually remind me of Wakka and Lulu from FFX. I don't know if they'll actually hook up (and personally, I'd like for them wait a couple of more years). In fact, I have serious doubts that they will since Sokka has pretty much pledged himself to Suki, but it doesn't hurt to dream I guess. Sighs

Sousuke x Tessa: Well, their interaction is certainly cute in adolescent way(especially if you watched Ep 13). Though I much prefer him with Kaname, Tessa's not a bad candidate either(though the complications it would bring to their working relationship would be cataclysmic).

Ed x Rose: I don't think anyone can argue against the fact that Rose does seem to harbor affection for Ed that could be interpreted as romantic. Though I don't know how or truly believe it would work out, I still think it's cute in spite of the unlikeliness(Winry, put the wrench down! I'm just saying under different circumstances...no wait!CLUNK!)

Inuyasha x Kikyou: frantically dodges flaming garbage, arrows and cannonballs Whoa, Whoa! I'm talking about Pre-Kagome here, people; calm down! From what I observed from the Inuyasha/Kikyo special, they did obviously love each other. They also served as a catalyst for one another(Inuyasha was slowly becoming more open towards her; while Kikyo was becoming less reserved and serious and began to act more feminine and, dare I say, cheerful). Had Tsubaki not put that ridiculous 'love curse' on Kikyo(and of course, if Naraku hadn't screwed things up further by impersonating them and planting seeds of distrust and hatred between them), who knows what would have developed. Too bad we'll never really know.

Ichigo x Orihime- Orihime's overactive imagination, cheerfulness,and bubbly nature just makes it hard NOT to consider her to be a potential candidate for Ichigo.She obviously loves him(she even said so)and would do anything to help him. Though I have to admit, I often compare this pairing to NaruHina due to its blatant one-sidedness.

Lust x Scar-I can't say too much since they didn't have too much screentime together in Lior. But I can't help but like this couple since Lust exhibited so many human emotions at once where Scar was concerned. And even though Scar, by his own admittance, said he only protected her due to her resemblance to the woman he and his brother loved, I still find myself liking this pairing.

Hated pairings:

Roy x Ed: I wanna know where the HELL this came from! Ed barely respects Mustang initially, let alone LIKES him(not even as a friend). Sure we see that by the end of the series he seems to understand Roy better(maybe even trusts him enough to consider him his friend now or even a father figure), but where was it ever remotely hinted at that he was in love with him(or vice versa)? Hell, in what way was it ever implicated that they were gay to begin with? Everything points either Roy/Riza, or Ed/Winry(even small hints of Ed/Rose too, at least in the anime).

Ed x Al: ...you people are absolutely revolting, blasphemous and deplorable for writing this pairing. You turn a beautifully touching relationship between two brothers and warp it for your own incestuous desires. That's just despicable; you shame Arakawa Hiromu-san's work by writing such things.

Ed x Envy: I KNOW fangirls must be either insane, delusional, or crack addicts for even conceiving the notion that this couple would ever work. This is even worse than Ed/Al(but for totally opposite reasons), these two absolutely HATE EACH OTHER. You think Ed would forgive Envy for all the crap he's caused(do I NEED to remind you that this was the homuculus who killed beloved FMA character Maes Hughes and left poor Elicia without a father, and Gracia without her loving husband?)? Or that Envy would never, ever let go of his unlenting hatred for his former half-brother and his family? Unlike all the other Homunculi who had reasons and motives for behaving the way they do(except for Pride, and maybe Sloth) that people could sympathize with, Envy simply lives to see humans and those he hates suffer and writhe in agony(not to mention his sole purpose in life was killing his creator/father and ruining his brothers' lives).

I'll never nor do I want to understand how people could put these two together.

NaruSasu: Again, they are best friends, but are also the fiercest of rivals. Naruto has never shown an interest in Sasuke beyond friendship(especially since he's had his sights set on Sakura since, well, FOREVER) and vice versa. Did everyone just tune Naruto out when he said that Sasuke was like his brother? Sasuke also doesn't seem to have an interest in ANYBODY romantically.

Yuri x Flynn: Gah, yet another brotherly relationship taken wildly out of context.

Sol x Ky: Again, where was it hinted at that they were homosexual or even interested in each other beyond rivals? Even in the Drama CD's, novels, and manga(all of which are canon to the game), I haven't seen anything to hint at such a relationship(unless you're basing it solely on the alternate future where things are DRASTICALLY different, and Sol was quietly sobbing when Ky was killed at the end of it. Still, that's an ALTERNATE future, and Sol and Ky were comrades since Sol didn't leave the Order in that timeline. He was crying because the Ky of that future was his FRIEND, not LOVER. Sol's character was also considerably different from the one we're familar with, so that makes the issue a relatively moot one). Besides, Sol sees Ky as a kid who he thinks needs to tone down his suffocating sense of idealism and justice; not to mention he finds Ky's comformist attitude to those who don't follow HIS sense of law and order very annoying. From his perspective, Ky is an overly idealistic kid that has a buttload of growing up to do(and who needs to stop being so uptight and easily riled up over everything). Ky also can't stand Sol because of how totally opposite the two of them are, in both beliefs and personality(though they don't hate each other as much as they appear to, they still don't like each other). And now it doesn't seem so much about Sol stealing the Fireseal sword(can it even be called stealing since Sol made Fuuenken and Furaiken in the first place? then again, Ky doesn't know that)anymore, but more about him testing his own strength against Sol, and gaining Sol's acknowledgment of both his strength and that his sense of 'justice' is right.

Kouta x Yuka: Just...no. if Elfen Lied was a normal shoujo anime, I'd probably root for them(cousins or no), but given the case of Elfen Lied's characters' backgrounds, I find Lucy more suitable for Kouta.

Hao x Anna: The HELL? She hates his freakin' guts! And most of his short-lived attraction towards her stems from the fact she reminded him of his mother from his original life.

Sora x Riku: (sighs) This is so freaking ridiculous, they're like brothers for goodness' sakes! While this isn't nearly as bad as Sol/Ky and Ed/Roy, it still completely goes against canon.

Luke/Asch-Can we say "Narcissistic Incest", people? I knew you could. Gah, Horny immoral fangirls. This is even worse than Al/Ed or Ed/Envy.

Luke/Guy-Ugh, almost as bad. He's Luke's big brother/father figure next to Van. Plus, Guy is unambiguously attracted to women(he even said he loves "looking at beautiful women"), his gynophobia the only thing making it difficult to for him to have physical intimacy and he seems almost cured of that late into the game.

Lina x Xellos: I simply can't fathom how this couple came to be, nor why people would support it(or why it's so freaking popular in first place!). Xelloss doesn't care about Lina, he uses her for his own ends. PERIOD. Likewise, Lina is also VERY much aware that Xelloss is an evil, manipulative, and conniving Mazoku who would betray her in a seconds notice should he no longer have a use for her(remember when he was willing to sacrifice her life in order to get Valgaav on their side). I've read fics where Lina has gone either completely insane or becomes so depressed she seeks solace in Xelloss, then willingly becomes a mazoku servant under him. Excuse me but WTF! Lina would NEVER sink to such a level that she would abandon all moral integrity and hope and go to XELLOSS of all people; there's no way she would ever become THAT desperate. This in itself demoralizes and almost disrespects Lina's strength of character. I wish I knew who thought up this weird-ass couple so I can drag 'em out into the street,and smash some sense into his/her head with an aluminum baseball bat.

Ranma x anyone else besides Akane and vice versa

Luke x anyone else besides Tear and vice versa

Tidus x anyone else besides Yuna and vice versa

SasuSaku: He has done NOTHING to earn her affection(While Naruto would willingly sacrifice his own life, his dreams of being Hokage, and most importantly, his HEART for her happiness). All he's ever done is put her down and called her a useless ninja with no talent(yeah, I'll bet a girl would LOVE a guy who 'encourages' them like that rolls eyes); sorry, but that just doesn't ring romance to me. And honestly, I don't think Sasuke deserves a pairing(unless it's with that Snake bastard/pedophile and that's only once he possesses his body); he's a selfish, traitorous, revenge-obsessed bastard who places the prospects of power and vengeance over his own friends. He may get redemption(considering the direction the manga is taking, though Kyuubi's rather ominous threat towards the bastard casts doubt on even that occurring), but don't expect any declarations of love between these two, especially with how Sakura doesn't seem to have those feelings for him anymore and has expressed doubt of continuing her and Naruto's mission of getting him back.

And if I hear about that stupid departure scene ONE MORE TIME...

Tokiya x Fuuko: I've grown so sick of the epidemic known as To/Fuu, it's horrendously superficial, cliche and monotonous. Hell, it's not even supported by canon to begin with! Yes, Fuuko likes to tease Tokiya, but that's all it is, TEASING(because, duh, he's the only tight ass in the group and she wants him to loosen up). Likewise, Tokiya ignores her for the most part unless she forces him to pay attention to her(usually by beating him up); their whole relationship is sibling-like at best. Then let's consider the fact that they both have romantic interests in other people(in Tokiya's case, it's unrequited); namely Raiha and Domon, the only two men in Fuuko's life she's ever had honest-to-God feelings for(though, she did confess to having a big crush on Recca for most of her life near the end of the manga, but let's not split hairs about it) and Yanagi, who Tokiya loves but acknowledges and respects the fact that she can only love Recca.

Seriously, this is definitely one of those pairings where the clause of "Opposites Attract" is taken too far.

Yuuji x Kazumi: She's a great girl, but she wasn't the one that Yuuji was thinking about that entire time he was being mentally disssected by Hecate, or who he pledged to become stronger to remain at her side. Plus, he barely even knows her. And as of the sixteenth volume of the novel, Yuji rejected Kazumi and chose Shana. Ike is far more suitable for her anyway.

Zuko x Katara: They may have a grudging respect for each other as Benders, but it doesn't go beyond that. Before the last few episodes of Avatar, Their interaction was consisted of nothing trying to kill one another for pete's sake! ~_~ (and not in "I do it to hide my feelings for you" fashion but the "I despise you so much I could just kill you!"). Like Sasuke, Zuko used to only be concerned with following his own agenda and shows contempt to anyone who wasn't Iroh(Katara and Aang being the main targets of his ire) or his bastard of a father; the joining with his vile excuse of a sister proved that. Even the events of CoDwhere Katara was talking to Zuko in the cave) have shown that nothing had changed them between (except the barest inklings of friendship and sympathy). And, aside from their similar feelings of responsibility, they have no other basis that would have possibly led to them being a couple.

I doubt the creators would've go through the trouble of throwing out so many hints pointing to Kataang just to satisfy the stereotype of Zutara. Heck, they've already fooled Zutara fans twice with their previews showing scenes of Katara and Zuko together, only to end in disappointment (for the Zutara fans anyway snickers). The recent Southern Raiders hug was yet another example of a scene that was seemingly romantic taken wildly out of context, so now they went for three. It was simply a platonic (also to note very brief)thank you/I forgive you hug. It was only to demonstrates that she's beginning to accept Zuko again, not suggesting anything romantic about it. Furthermore, in prior episodes she'd adamantly stated that she would personally kill Zuko if he ever hurt Aang, which solidified her disdain for Zuko and the devotion and love she feels for Aang. They may have eventually became friends at the end, but lovers? Only in fanfiction and the deluded minds of fanboy/girls.

Hell, Mike and Bryan, when asked about Zutara, compared it to the likeliness of a Appa/Momo romance. And Dee Bradley Parker told a Zutara fan at '07 Comic Con that: "You know that's not gonna happen, right?". Not to mention every time the topic is brought up, they look annoyed or exasperated. I can't blame them to be honest.-_-

For goodness sake, the "Canon" Zutarians (snorts derisively at the oxymoron) treat the pairings of Avatar like a massive conspiracy rather than simply accepting the relationships as they are. The creators nor the show itself are trying to speak in double entendres or deceive fans. Tease? maybe; Deceive? No. Because in case people have forgotten this minute detail about this show that as wonderfully structured and intricate as the story can be...

IT'S STILL A FREAKING KIDS SHOW!!

Yes, it's gained the attention of age groups outside its intended demographic, but it doesn't alter the fact at all that it's a show meant for 11 year olds. So, people need to stop projecting their teenage hormones into it like it's some stupid teen drama or what have you. Geez, it's ridiculous!

The relationships are all made to be extremely obvious and the creators treat them as such, especially when questioned about them. They are genuinely shocked whenever a fan--mostly teenagers--blatantly misinterprets a certain scene like Zuko bribing Katara with her mother's necklace as "romantic"(clearly because those individuals of overexposed to trashy romance novels, movies or shounen anime), rather than how it was actually meant to be presented: a typical badguy scene. Really, if you met them at conventions, questions or statements like these always confound the hell out of them. Again, I don't blame them. It also looked like they're making fun of the Zutarian fanbase with the next episode before Sozin's Comet premiered.

And as the final nail on the head, they recently stated this when interviewed by Toon Zone back in April:

DIMARTINO: And I never would have thought that the potential Katara/Zuko romance was going to be so ... you know, so big for people? Because honestly, that wasn't our intention from the start (laughs).

KONIETZKO: We knew about it...

DIMARTINO: We knew there would be some tension, but it wasn't like we were going to play that up too much, so it's cool to see people getting into that romance stuff.

KONIETZKO: I think we've met some people where when he has her necklace in episode 109, people were like, "Oh, they're going to get together." (laughs) We were like, "Whoa! You guys are jumping ahead!" But, whatever...people see what they want to see.

I rest my case.

I hold no vindictive feelings towards Zutarians(heck, some of them are my friends both on and off-line). If they like the couple and know that it's fanon, more power to them. It's the delusional ones that keep claiming "ZUTARA IS CANON! ZUTARA'S GONNA HAPPEN! KATAANGERS ARE CRAZY FOR THINKING AANG AND KATARA WILL BE A COUPLE! BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!" that have a tendency to peeve me off. Especially when there's very solid evidence to the contrary, even the creators' own word of mouth.

Not that it matters anymore since in the end, Kataang and Maiko won the day.

Yuri x Karin: I'm sorry, but Yuri wasn't in love with Karin at ANY point in the game(and given what we find out, I'd say it's a good thing too...unless you're into incest -_-). Not even a hint or snippet that would even suggest that he wanted to be with her. I mean, sure, he checked her out in the beginning of the game, but then again this is Yuri we're talking about; after that, he didn't even pay her much of a second glance. And what really irritates me are how the fans who've only played Covenant tend to downplay Yuri and Alice's love for one another and insist he move on to Karin.

This isn't like bloody Inuyasha or Final Fantasy 7, people!

What's even worse is how they talk about how she was a helpless, selfish shrew who needed Yuri to save her all the time(when, in the end, SHE'S the one ultimately saved him). That shows how ignorant they truly are to Alice's character and that they know nothing of how she helped Yuri in Shadow Hearts other than what they've seen in the sequel. And in the end, it doesn't matter. Why? Because Yuri's a one-woman guy to the extreme. He chose his love for Alice in the end, just as Karin has chosen to follow her own fate as Anne, and the eventual husband of Ben Hyuga and birth mother of our hero. Nothing's going to change that. And I would honestly think less of him if he decided to just find another woman two years after his previous love's death. Sorry folks, but Alice is his one true love and--quite literally--his soul-mate. He made it clear that she's the only person he wants to be with(and I couldn't believe Karin had the nerve to ask him that after she heard how he dug up her grave with his bare hands in the beginning of the game).

Well, after reading through all that, I've come to the conclusion that I'm utterly hopeless romantic.shrugs

Characters I hate:

Phibrizo-the manipulative brat got what was coming to him: kidnapping and brainwashing Gourry, resurrecting and enslaving the spirits of Sairaag, killing most of the Slayers gang and threatening to finish off Gourry if Lina didn't cast the Giga Slave. he got what he deserved in full.

Sasuke-He betrayed his loved ones, and nearly killed his best friend all just so he get a one in a million chance of defeating his brother at the cost of losing his body to Orochimaru. He's also developed an extreme superiority complex asserting that all Ninjas are second-rate compared to his clan. Gah, what hypocritical, supremacist garbage, especially since the power he's attained wasn't even entirely through his own effort. And now that he's discovered the "truth" fed to him by Madara, he's become a member of Akatsuki and a sworn enemy to Konoha.

Congratulations, Sasuke. You've become a full-fledged bastard and lost what little chance of redemption you had left.

That Man from GG-He should quit being so darn mysterious and apologetic! If he truly feels any remorse for for what he's reduced the world to, then he should stop hiding and let Sol kill him already. His continued existence isn't doing the world any favors.

Azula-the woman is a pure, undiluted, irredeemable psychopath who needs to be put down! I laughed when Mai stood up to Azula and boldly stated that she loved Zuko more than she feared her, and all Azula could do was stutter in utter belief. The Coup de grace was when Azula was paralyzed by Ty Lee of all people! You go, Mai and Ty Lee! Though, I'll admit, I felt a tinge of pity for Azula when she was reduced to a paranoid, insane heap of a woman.

Naraku-The bastard finally got what he deserved!

I-NO-go back to starring in porn videos, you psychotic slut! I've despised this bitch ever since she tried harassing Dizzy.

Sephiroth-he doesn't deserve one ounce of sympathy. He made his bed, now he can sleep in it.

Mayu's stepdad-Of all the people that were killed in Elfen Lied, how did this monster escape unscathed!? Mayu's mother is also a negligent whore who was actually JEALOUS of her daughter because she was the one who was being raped instead of her? WTF! O_o

Favorite Fanficion Scenes:

Valentine's Day Disaster

“Oh Yugi. I’m really enjoying our date. We should really do this again.”

Rebecca turned her full attention to Yugi and gazed into his eyes. Then, she felt something hit the back of her head. She yelped and looked around. She looked down by her seat and saw a bread roll sitting on the floor. She looked up and glared at Tea, who was drinking from her glass and grinning.

“Oh that’s the way it’s gonna be!” Rebecca yelled.

Yugi gasped as he saw Rebecca grab a roll from their basket. He quickly tried to reach her arm, but she had already hurled it into the air. Tea ducked down as the roll came towards her and hit her drink. Water poured all over and table and dripped into her lap. Tea stood up and yelled, grabbed her basket and began throwing more rolls at Rebecca.

The other guests ducked for cover as the two girls had an all-out bread war. Waiters and waitresses saw this and rushed over, trying to stop the insanity.

“YOU TWO!” they yelled, “stop now or we’ll throw you out!”

Just then, Bakura’s yami took over and saw the action that was going down. He smirked madly as Miho stared at him. He grabbed a roll and stood up out of his seat.

“FOOD FIGHT!!” he yelled, throwing it at Yugi’s head.

Soon, the restaurant was filled with flying bread rolls and people ducking for cover. Kaiba grabbed his glass of scotch and tossed the liquid all over Joey. Joey wiped the scotch off his face as he threw his entire glass over at Kaiba. Kaiba ducked and it hit the wall behind him, causing glass to fly everywhere. One of the waiters got out his cell phone and called someone.

“MR. TSUNAMI!” he said in panic, “WE HAVE A SITUATION!”

Tea had wrestled Rebecca to the ground, and began shoving a bread roll into her mouth.

“HOW DOES IT TASTE!?” she yelled, “HUH!? DOES IT TASTE GOOD!?”

Yugi desperately tried to pull Tea off from her. He looked around the restaurant and saw that everything had fallen into chaos.

Duke jumped over a table and knocked Tristan to the ground. They both wrestled as Serenity watched in horror. Serenity poured water on them, trying to stop it, but it did no good. Yami Bakura punched Kaiba in the face and attempted to stick his head into the fireplace. Kaiba quickly freed himself from the thief’s grasp and pushed him onto the ground. Joey took a bottle of gin from behind the bar booth and threw it towards Kaiba. Kaiba ducked and it flew into the fireplace, causing a small explosion in the dining area.

Yami appeared next to Yugi, and looked around in shock.

“This isn’t romantic in the least!” he exclaimed, “what is wrong with this generation!?”

Bleach May Cry: Chapter 2

She looked at Nero, then at Ichigo, then back at Nero. “Are…you two…related?”

“What the hell are you talking about?!” Nero and Ichigo yelled at the same time.

“You honestly don’t hear that?”

“Hear what?” they asked at the same time. They looked at each other. “Stop doing that!” They walked at each other quickly, literally going head-to-head.

“I’ve got half a mind to kick your ass, kid!”

“Hey, that’s my line! And just who are you calling kid, anyway?!”

“Enough already!” Rukia said, exasperated. The two were a lot alike; as such, they were both fairly easy to anger. “Do you want an explanation or not?!” They backed off, and as Rukia got out a pen and a pad of paper, Ichigo rolled his eyes.

“Not the drawings again…” he said.

“They want answers, so I’m giving them answers!”

Ichigo held his tongue for once and let her draw. She explained the basics to them: the Soul Society, Soul Reapers, Hollows, wholes…a spirit crash course. When she was done, she heard Dante chuckle. “What?” she asked.

Dante struggled to keep a straight face. “So…the rabbits try to kill the bears…while at the same time helping the bunnies to pass on?” Before Dante could react, the notepad Rukia had written on crashed down onto his head. “Hey, what the hell?”

“You dare to mock me, you insolent fool?!” Rukia shouted, livid.

“What? That’s what’s on the paper! What am I supposed to think?”

“Weren’t you listening to a word I said?”

“Well, yeah, but the kindergarten-level quality of the drawings doesn’t really get the message across, does it?”

“Tell me about it…” Ichigo sighed.

Rukia rounded on him. “What was that? Are you siding with him?”

Ichigo rolled his eyes, picking his ear unconcernedly. “I’m just saying he has a point. And he did kill a hollow, after all.” He stopped picking his ear and stooped down to Rukia’s height. “Maybe we better hear what he has to say, instead of arguing about your little kiddie drawings.”

Rukia grabbed the back of Ichigo’s hair. “You…”

Dante looked at them, amused. “You know, if you’re gonna make out with each other, let us know first. We’ll look away.”

Rukia let go of Ichigo’s hair and looked down, blushing furiously. Ichigo looked away from her so she wouldn’t see him; he was blushing just as hard as she was.

Dante, seeing them finally stop, continued. “More importantly, what was the big deal with killing one of those hollow things? The kid…” he indicated Nero, “…the babe…” he pointed to Lady, “…and I cleaned up a good twenty or thirty of ‘em earlier.”

Rukia and Ichigo turned to gape at Dante. He, in turn, gaped at Lady. “Aren’t you gonna shoot me for calling you a babe?”

She shrugged. “I am a babe. What’s wrong with that?” she asked, smiling mischievously.

Dante was, for the first time in his life, at a loss for words. Did she just…not shoot me? She actually took a compliment for once? No way…the only time she’s ever warmed up to me was when she got drunk and said that she…

Rukia interrupted Dante’s musings. “You…killed over…thirty hollows? But…how?” she asked, amazed.

Dante pulled Rebellion off of his back. “I handle my weapon pretty well. The kid’s not bad either, but mine’s bigger.”

Nero pulled Red Queen off of his back and stabbed it into the ground. “You got something to back that up with?” he challenged, revving the blade’s engine twice as a challenge.

Ichigo turned to Nero. “Dumbass! Are you trying to wake everyone up?” He heard noise from his father’s room, and the lights began turning on. “Hide for a minute! And don’t do anything else stupid!” The five nodded and scattered to find their own hiding spots. Nero lead Kyrie into an alleyway, putting their backs to the corner in shadow. Lady raced to hide behind a dumpster, but tripped on the sidewalk next to it and fell on…Dante.

He grinned. He’d come here to hide, and Miss Devil Hunter here just had to copy him. He’d caught her again, but in a more…risqué position than last time. Lady lay on top of Dante, faces so close that they could feel their own breath. She opened her mouth to protest, but Dante clamped a hand over her mouth. “I’m not exactly psyched about this position either, but we’ve got to stay still and be quiet.” She stopped struggling, and Dante peeked around the dumpster, waiting for the kid to come back out. He could see shadows moving in the house; from the looks of it, the kid was talking to his father about the noise he’d heard outside.

Lady, meanwhile, was confused. “What…” she whispered, “did you mean by ‘you’re not exactly psyched about this position’?”

Dante grinned, looking at Lady’s mismatched eyes. “Truth be told, I’d rather be on top. But beggars can’t be choosers, I guess…”

Lady bared her teeth. “If we weren’t hiding and your arms weren’t keeping mine away from my guns…”

Dante smiled even wider at that. He knew she’d fly off the handle if he’d let her even touch her guns, so he’d taken the opportunity and wrapped his arms around her in a bear hug. Not that he was complaining, though…hugging her like this pressed her body closer to his. Her…curvy body. He sighed. “Boy…you sure grew up after Temen-Ni-Gru. A bit mentally…and a lot physically,” he added.

She sighed as well. “Stuck with you until the kid gets back…where’s liquor when you need it?”

He snorted. “Tell me about it. The first place I’m hitting up after the pizza joint is the nearest bar.”

She looked into his eyes, which confused him a little; Lady was never this…personal with him. “How about we make it a date?”

Dante’s mouth dropped open in shock. He was taken aback, to say the least. Did…she…no way…Unfortunately for him, his arms also went slack from shock, and she wriggled out of his grasp, peering around the dumpster. She saw lights being turned back off, and after the house was dark again, the kid came back out.

Ichigo looked around. “Hey!” he said in a loud whisper. “Weirdos! The coast is clear!”

Dante walked up to him in a huff. “Who are you calling weirdo? I’m a Devil Hunter, thank you very much!”

Rukia came out from behind a nearby house, rounding on Ichigo as well. “Weirdo? Is that the nickname you give me after saving your life?!”

Ichigo sighed. “I was talking to the weirdos I didn’t know, actually. But now that you mention it…you could go easy on the Chappy the Rabbit stuff.”

“How dare you drag that into this? Chappy the Rabbit has nothing to do with the current conversation!”

“Like hell it doesn’t! You obsess over that damn rabbit! I don’t think I’ve seen any other being give that much attention to something in my life!”

“Why? Jealous?”

Ichigo opened his mouth to say something, but then he was too flustered to think of something that should come out of it, and so it just hung open.

Dante and Lady had watched their little verbal sparring, and Dante grinned at this latest development. “Oooh, she got you good!” He patted Ichigo on the back. “You did good, though, kid. Real good. Don’t feel too bad, women are naturally better at arguing. Ladies, (with this, he waved a hand in Lady’s direction) on the other hand, tend to make a statement by shooting you in the head or gut; whichever they feel makes a better point.” He looked at Lady, getting worried about the fact he still didn’t have any bullet holes in him. Maybe she was waiting until they were on their way to the bar, where she could knock him out and steal his wallet… “You…uh, haven’t said anything yet,” he said, looking at Lady inquisitively.

She shrugged. “I’ll stop you when you start telling lies. And after I do that, I’ll kick your sorry demon ass.”

Dante prepared to respond, but stopped. “That reminds me…where’s the kid and his girlfriend?”

Ichigo sighed. “Um…we’re right here.”

Dante cocked his head. “Oh, so it’s official, then? Actually, I meant the white-haired kid with a girlfriend a bit older than yours.”

Ichigo turned away with a snort, trying to hide the fact that his face was red. Rukia noticed, but decided to leave the subject for now; she could torment him all she wanted later.

Dante walked in the direction of the alley he’d seen Nero and Kyrie hide in. He found them there…but they were kissing each other quite passionately.

Revenge to Vampire:Chapter 2

Kokoa and Tsukune walked together to school, wondering if Moka was okay. The way she behaved the other night had the pair concerned. There was rarely a time when she would be this angry, and it usually wasn’t a good thing. Along the way, they saw Outer Moka along the trail. Kokoa hid behind Tsukune, afraid that she’ll attack her again. Last night, Kokoa was her main target.

“Relax Kokoa. This Moka isn’t mad. Besides she couldn’t hurt a fly. She hates violence.” Said a reassuring Tsukune. Kokoa thought about it and remembered that the only time where Outer Moka was mad at her, she merely scolded her like she was a baby. Even though this irritated her, she felt that she had nothing to fear. And with that in mind, she bravely went to speak confront her sister. She would tell her not to harm a single hair on Tsukune’s head, or she will be very angry. Right. Like that’ll do anything.

“Hey, Onee-chan! I want to talk to you!” said a brave Kokoa. But when Kokoa spoke, she heard something come from Moka. She begins to soften up hearing this. All she wanted was to look brave for Tsukune, no scare the poor girl. But as Kokoa thought this, the noise got louder. Kokoa turned her sister around, and was shocked by what she saw.

Moka’s emerald eyes were slits identical to her inner self. A maniacal smile was plastered on her face, equipped with a maniacal laughter. Her youki had flared like crazy, filled with malice and killer intent. Her eyes directed themselves to Kokoa and her youki seemed to grow wilder, and her laughter became louder.

“Kyaaaaaaa!!” screamed Kokoa, completely scared out of her wits. Tsukune had heard the scream and hoped Moka hadn’t been hurt by Kokoa. But when he reached the girls halfway, Kokoa ran past him faster than his eyes could see. He looked back to see her running away from the school.

“Kokoa?! What’s wrong?!” called a concerned Tsukune.

“DON’T GO NEAR HER!!” replied a hysterical Kokoa.

Tsukune was confused by these actions. Since when was Kokoa ever scared of Outer Moka? Just then, a massive youki erupted behind him. He turns to see Moka, her features never changing. The adorable Outer Moka that he knew, became a vision of horror.

“Kyaaaaaaaaa!!” screamed Tsukune, unable to stay brave. He ran past Moka and headed for school. Moka merely watched him pass her by.

“You belong to me Tsukune!! I will not let Kokoa have you!! I will make you mine again!!” yelled a crazed Moka.

Man. I never thought I’d see the day when Outer Moka would be scary. I’d hate to see Inner Moka. Anyway, during school, Tsukune had to watch his back, seeing as how Moka seemed a little out of it. His first class for the day would be homeroom. Which means he would be in Nekonome’s class. With Moka. When he entered the classroom, he noticed the look of fear on everybody’s faces, including Nekomome. What could havebeen bothering them? It was then that he noticed it. A massive youki filled the air, and surrounded Tsukune. He recognized this youki, and knew who it belonged to.

His eyes scanned the classroom for the source, and that’s when he found her. Akashiya Moka, in all her glory. Her adorable features started to resemble her inner self. She looked over to Tsukune, and gazed at him with a seductive glare, that caused the young man to want to run back to his dorm, and barricade the door. He definitely did not want to sit by her in this state. His life could be at stake.

“Nekonome-sensei? Is it okay if I change seats?” asked a desperate Tsukune. Nekonome probably would have said yes, but a quick glance from Moka said otherwise.

“No! All of these seating charts are permanent!!” said a frightened Nekonome. Tsukune, being defeated by authority, had no choice but to head to his seat in front of Moka. Oh how he wished he had eyes behind his head. As he sat down, Moka’s youki danced around him, trapping, and holding him. His body began to shiver with fear. As class continued, Moka’s constant movements put everyone in fear. While Nekonome was trying to speak, Moka leaned her head in to Tsukune’s ear.

“Tsukune. Why would you choose Kokoa instead of me? It’s really confusing, you know. But it matters not. For you see, you and I are connected. For you see, we have shared blood with each other. You’ve given me your delicious blood so many times. And I have shared mine with you. Kokoa will never break this bond. She will never have you. You belong to me. In the end, you will always belong to me. No matter how much you fight it. You will never escape me.” said Moka, in a seductive whisper. Tsukune felt his body shiver by her words. Through his fear, he tried to put up a brave front. But not even he could mask the scent of fear coming from him. His smell caused Moka to purr with excitement.

“I am the shield that protects you. The heat that keeps you warm. I am what sets your blood, and soul ablaze. And as always, you will crave more. But you’ve hurt my feelings Tsukune. You’ve tainted your lips with another girl. And for this, you will be punished. And when all is forgiven and you submit to me, you will never even look at another girl. You will always crave me. One two...Moka’s gonna get you.” Moka licks the outer shell of Tsukune’s ear, causing him to jump in shock, and shudder in fear. Everyone around him reacted in fear at his actions. They thought Moka had done something bad. Soething they did not want to experience. When homeroom ended, everyone including Tsukune, and Nekonome, dashed out of the classroom. Moka merely took her time, observing Tsukune. That evil, seductive smile never left her face. She wanted complete control over his heart. And she swore that she would have it.

Revenge to Vampire: Chapter 3

“Onee-sama? Not that it’s not a pleasure seeing you, but do you know what time it is?” asked a sleepy Kokoa.

“Yeah I know. I just really need to talk to you. It’s about you and Tsukune.” said Inner Moka. Kokoa begins to back away from Moka, fearing that she’ll attack her.

“Relax Kokoa. I’m not here to hurt you. I just want to know what’s going on.” said Moka.

Kokoa was still a little unsure of whether to trust Moka or not. But she can’t recall a time when Moka went back on her word.

Uhh, yeah. Last story, anyone?

“Shut up.”

“Well...You know I really like him. I know I didn’t at first, but, after each day, I saw how kind and sweet he is. And he’s strong to boot. He’s very brave, and caring. Who wouldn’t fall for him? So when he beat you, I was certain that he was worthy, and I told myself that I would do anything to get what I want.” said a lovesick Kokoa.

As Kokoa looked ahead of her, Moka noticed the look of a woman in love. She recognized it, for it was the same look she had, whenever Tsukune came to mind. She sighs outward and gets ready to leave. Kokoa looks toward her and wonders if she’s okay. Moka looks back to her sister, and smiles at her.

“You really do love him, don’t you?” asked Moka, receiving a nod of the head from Kokoa.

“It’s good to know he has so many people who love him.” Moka leans her hand on Kokoa’s Lava lamp. How’d she get that?

“A gift from Fa-”

Kokoa is interrupted when Moka grabs her head and slams it into the table, breaking the lamp in the process. Kokoa screams as loud as she can, as the contents of the lamp splash all over her face.

“I guess no one told you that all he needs is me!!” said Moka as she continues to pound on Kokoa. She kicks Kokoa in the knee, snapping it like a twig, and repeatedly punches her in the gut. Moka grabs Kokoa’s face and knees it repeatedly, breaking her then throws Kokoa to the ground and punches her face repeatedly.

“Stay away from him!! Do you understand me?! He belongs to me!!” screamed an enraged Moka. She then picks Kokoa up by the legs and slams her body against the dresser, and against her mirror. She drops Kokoa’s legs and grabs her by the hair. She drags her towards the sink and threw her head under the faucet. Knowing how this will affect her, Moka turns on the water and lets it run on Kokoa’s head for a while, eliciting a scream from the young vampire. She turns off the water and Punches Kokoa a little more before tossing her away. Kokoa breathes in shallow breathes, trying to recover from the thrashing she received.

“If I ever see you with Tsukune, your life is forfeit.” said a cruel Moka.

“You’re out of your fucking mind!!” said a freaked out, battered and bruised Kokoa.

“Clean up this place while your up. Goodnight sister dear.” said an evil Moka.

After Moka left Kokoa, one of the girls from a nearby dorm walked in to see what happened. She rushes in and helps Kokoa to the infirmary, hoping she’s okay. Where the hell were you guys when she was getting her ass kicked?

The next day at club, Tsukune and the gang were treated to the sight of Kokoa with a cast on her leg, bandages covering her from head to toe.

“Oh my god!! Kokoa, what happened to you?!” exclaimed a concerned Tsukune.

Before Kokoa answered, she noticed Moka giving her a death glare.

“Umm... I fell.” lied Kokoa

“How the hell do you get all of that from falling?!” cried Kurumu

“Suspicious.” Said Mizore, who somehow popped up behind Kokoa, sending shivers down everyone’s spine.

“I said I fell! Don’t you believe me?!” asked a desperate Kokoa.

While everyone was interrogating Kokoa, Moka managed to sneak out without anyone noticing.

That was a very cruel thing you did to Kokoa. That’s your sister!! Have you no shame?!

“No one will have Tsukune but me.”

If this is how you treat people you love, Tsukune has a better chance with one of the others.

“Are you going against me?! You support their relationship?!”

Uhh...Look it’s Koumori!! And he’s got a Tsukune and Kokoa forever shirt!!

“What?!”

When Moka turned around, sure enough there was Koumori with no shirt, but Moka was so pissed off, she didn’t notice. Koumori looks towards Moka’s direction and sees her charging straight for him. Fearing for his life, he takes off flying.

Hey don’t look at me that way!! It was either him or me. I don’t like that flying rat anyway.

Current fic status:

Elfen Lied, Chapter 2-still pending.

Tsukuyomi Moon Phase lemon-in progress of being written.

The Crossing of the Tides that Bind, chapter 11-Pending. Currently under the consideration of revamp

Announcement:

Right now, I'm considering a rewrite of my original FF/Slayers idea into a multiversal crossover starring Luke fon Fabre as the central protagonist. It's a concept that I've been ruminating on for almost a year, and I think that I'm going to start from scratch.

As a side project, I've written a rough draft with the idea of a new crossover which will feature the Teen Titans and Prototype (which takes place after "Trouble in Tokyo" and after the events of Prototype, respectively).

At the moment, I'm at work writing a Magna Carta II/Avatar crossover. I believe that this concept has potential and may help uncover my muse.