| Jonathan Priest |
Author has written 24 stories for .hack/SIGN, Suikoden, Static Shock, Harry Potter, Star Ocean, Avatar: Last Airbender, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Hmm...I ponder at times if people actually read these things. A little about me? Pet peeves. Pet Peeve # 1: When reading a story, nothing bothers me more than the instant gratification. The sudden blurting of "I love you" and then the couple fall into each others arms and everything is happy. gag That's not real life people. And sure, we're writing fan fiction, but at least attempt to make it believeable. I love writing and reading stories from talented writers, but that bugs me. Pet Peeve # 2: Stories that are less than 1,000 words. Unless your writting drabble, then there should be no reason you can't make up a chapter that's more than a 1,000 words. Things are just too short and anything that short just feels rushed. Pet peeve # 3: Of late I've noticed several stories that have been getting tagged as favorites, but no reviews. While I greatly appreciate an audience that likes my stories well enough to put them in their favorites section, I appreciate the reviews infinitely more, because this is how I gauge my progress as a writer, what I'm doing good, what I'm doing bad and how I can improve. Reviews are very important to me, the encourage me to continue writing because I know I have something to write for, and I take into consideration what my reviewers want. But bottom line, I can't become better if I don't know what I'm doing right or wrong. Favorite Ships: It's sad to even admit, but I have come to accept that I do ship for certain couples. I never used to, but I appreciate the relationship developed between the characters so much that to me, it just seems perfect. Kite x BlackRose: .Hack Series - This is probably my first real introduction into the shipper world. Kite and BlackRose were the perfect couple, complimenting each other's strengths while compensating for each other's weaknesses. Every terrifying event they experienced, they faced together, they did it together and became stronger because of it. Thomas x Cecile: Suikoden Series - It's amazing to realize that out a series of 5 games (6 counting Tierkies - which I don't count) with 108 characters each, this is probably the only ship I fully support. These two are so cute together it's just sickening. Percy x Annabeth: Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Even if this is a children's book, the developing romance between Percy and Annabeth was done perfectly. A slow forming bond of friendship that grew romantic as the series progressed until the finale with their first true kiss. It was sweet, it was honest and most of all, it was believable. Aang x Katara: Avatar: The Last Airbender - This is one that really got me accepting my fanboyishness, so much so that I defend this ship (Kataang) over the others, particulary since so many people think Katara belonged with Zuko. Sorry, but honestly, Zuko and Katara never showed any romantic interest in each other. Watch the series again, there's nothing between them but friendship. Kataang however, there are subtle and not-so-subtle clues that they have a true romance building between them spread throughout the series. That, and the final scene of Avatar: TLA is perhaps one of the sweetest and most perfect scenes I've watched, and I'm not a sentimental person. And for those who say Aang is too young for Katara, I roll my eyes and tell you that Kite is two years younger than BlackRose, and no one has the problem with that pair like they do with Aang and Katara. Makoto x Ami: Sailor Moon - This one is wierd because 1) I've never watched Sailor Moon, never found it remotely interesting, 2) I have no idea where this ship came from considering I never watched the show, and 3) Not only is it non-canon, but it's the only ship I support that features two girls. I'm not a fan of yuri, so I've no idea where this came from. Regardless, I found myself searching and finding stories for this pair because these two seemed, like many of the others, a perfect match and a very sweet coupling. Works in progress: a) Island Nations Chronicles - A retelling of Suikoden IV, hopefully filling in some HUGE plot holes and developing a story that is better than the game. b) Pillow Talk - A series of one-shots set in Avatar: The Last Airbender's world, featuring snippets of comfort and heartfelt conversations between pairings of the Gaang. c) Quiet Interludes - A series of one-shots set in the Percy Jackson universe. Main focus is of course Percy/Annabeth, though other pairings will appear. | |||||||
1. The Island Nations Chronicles » reviewsSuikoden IV. A retelling of how the game should have been. Trust, betrayal and a war that encompasses the Island Nations, the True Runes, and the lives of 108 heroes desperate to fight back the darkness of fate. Please Read and Review.Suikoden - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 135,386 - Reviews: 101 - Updated: 5-15-11 - Published: 2-12-08 - Complete2. Pillow Talk » reviewsSeries of connected one shots. Just good fluff, drama, passion and love all culminating into sweet little snippets of the pairings of the Gaang sharing some tender Pillow Talk. Mostly Aang/Katara, possibly other pairings later.Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 45,410 - Reviews: 172 - Updated: 2-3-11 - Published: 1-18-10 - Aang & Katara3. Quiet Interludes » reviewsSeries of One-Shots. Love, hope, passion and humor that exists within the tiny moments that make life such an adventure. Percabeth centric with other pairings planned laterPercy Jackson and the Olympians - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 21,251 - Reviews: 80 - Updated: 9-29-10 - Published: 7-17-10 - Percy J. & Annabeth C.4. In a Perfect World reviewsSeeking approval for his relationship with Annabeth, Percy seeks out Athena in the hopes of winning her blessings. Percy POV. My first PJ&tO storyPercy Jackson and the Olympians - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,348 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 6-24-10 - Percy J. & Annabeth C.5. How to Say Goodbye reviewsBetween meeting the Order of the White Lotus and winning the war, the Gaang are confronted with the probability they might not survive this war. Fears, hopes and an uncertain future is all they really face. Reviews appreciated.Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,373 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-23-106. Intimate Lessons reviewsOne Shot. During a waterbending lesson between Aang and Katara, Zuko discovers something unexpected in their training. Sokka is disturbed and Toph is highly amused. Just a fun little romp of Kataang goodness. Reviews appreciated.Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,887 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 3-16-10 - Aang & Katara7. What is it you see when you look at me? reviewsAfter Ember Island Players, Aang is confused, not with his relationship with Katara, but with how the world views him. When a certain waterbender arrives, she makes everything so much more clear. Just some sweet Kataang fluffAvatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,736 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 3-13-10 - Aang & Katara8. Crossroads of Desperation » reviewsAfter the Crossroads of Destiny, the Gaang suffer seprately and collectively at the loss of one of their friends. How they feel, what they fear and the hope that Aang, though lost, will find his way back to them. Ch 4: Zuko. Reviews appreciatedAvatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,716 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 3-11-10 - Published: 2-15-10 - Aang & Katara9. Fate's Puzzle reviewsOne shot. Five years after the war, Katara contemplates fate's influence in the lives of herself and a certain airbender, and feels a crushing guilt in her relationship with the Avatar. Sometimes, all it takes is a little hope and a lot of love.Avatar: Last Airbender - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,414 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 1-16-10 - Aang & Katara10. War of the Runes » reviewsAlternate story for Suikoden III. The contintent is in upheaval as Luc's ambition to destroy his True Rune forces Leknaat into action, gathering an army of True Rune bearers to counter his ambitions. Thus begins the War of the Runes.Suikoden - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 134,612 - Reviews: 125 - Updated: 6-3-06 - Published: 5-3-04 - Complete11. Wrath of Heaven » reviewsSOIII. The fight to stave extinction is now over, but the battle to save the universe has just begun. Quark must now face the revived threat from a distant past, in the hopes of protecting the fragile peace. SOIISOIII. Please R&RStar Ocean - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 33,026 - Reviews: 52 - Updated: 5-4-05 - Published: 1-24-0512. Bitter is My Memory reviewsSIII-Chris has returned with the True Water Rune, but the loss of her father has settled a deep sorrow within her. She seeks to speak to the only person who might understand and the one person who has every right to hate her. Luce. Please R&RSuikoden - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,313 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 3-5-0513. Obvious Subtleties reviewsMy first HP story. One shot Ron and Hermione have a little heart to heart about life in general. A sweet little dose of fluff in the midsts of what is to come.Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,976 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-23-05 - Ron W. & Hermione G. - Complete14. Static Force » reviewsAfter the show 'Power Outage'. The second Big Bang has brought more Bang Babies than before. When Ebon and Hotstreak form a new and more powerful Metabreed, Static and Gear must form a tean of their own. Rating to be safe. Please R&RStatic Shock - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 20 - Words: 62,520 - Reviews: 178 - Updated: 12-2-04 - Published: 7-8-04 - Complete15. Twenty Questions reviewsOne shot. Daisy and Virgil having a little discussion about life, the universe and everything.Static Shock - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,289 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 11-15-04 - Complete16. Tunnel Vision reviewsThe battle is over, the war has been won. So how do you thank the two people who have given you everything? By giving them everything in return..hack/SIGN - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,537 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 11-7-04 - Kite & Blackrose17. Gentle Rain reviewsOne Shot-One year after the Fire Bringer War, Thomas has put Budehuc back in working order. Cecile, though happy the castle master is so successful, has come to feel he no longer needs her support. Thomas x Cecile. Please R&RSuikoden - Rated: K - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,027 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 11-3-04 - Complete18. Always reviewsOne shot When every silver lining is clouded by the tears, sometimes you need to look to someone else to dry your eyes. KitexBlackRose.hack/SIGN - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,679 - Reviews: 23 - Published: 9-1-04 - Kite & Blackrose - Complete19. As Long as I'm with You » reviewsTaking place after the game, Kite and BlackRose reflect on their adventure, and the feelings that have changed between them. KitexBlackRose. Please R&R.hack/SIGN - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,235 - Reviews: 38 - Updated: 7-8-04 - Published: 5-11-04 - Kite & Blackrose20. Why Wasn't it Me? » reviewsFrom .Hack Sign. These are the thoughts and ideas of some of the characters from .HackSign regarding the relationship between Subaru and Tsukasa. The title explains it all. Please R&R. Danke.hack/SIGN - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,398 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 7-6-04 - Published: 5-19-0421. Broken » reviews.Hack-After the defeat of Magus, Kite and BlackRose reflect seperately on all the events that has transpired, and are threatened to be crushed by the weight of it all. Completed Please Read and Review.hack/SIGN - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,181 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 6-6-04 - Published: 5-31-04 - Complete22. Remnants of a Shattered Heart » reviewsAfter Kite and BlackRose defeat the sixth phase, Mia is gone, and Elk is left with his own misery, until a mysterious voice offers him a deal. Elks POV, filled with glorious angst. Completed Please R&R.hack/SIGN - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,237 - Reviews: 32 - Updated: 5-18-04 - Published: 4-29-04 - Complete23. Into the Twilight reviewsFrom .Hack Liminality, these are the events that led up to Sieg's subsequent coma that prompted Mai to get involved in the events of The World. This is Sieg's story. Please R&R.hack/SIGN - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,826 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 4-26-0424. Just a Moment Longer reviewsDuring .HackQuarantine. Sometimes the things that need to be said are the hardest to say. My first fanfic here. KitexBlackRose. Please R&R.hack/SIGN - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,893 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 4-22-04 - Blackrose & Kite