| Ikonopeiston |
Author has written 74 stories for Final Fantasy X-2, and Final Fantasy XII. I am a portrait painter and I write because existing without creating
is not an option. It's difficult to schlepp around a studio easel so I
discovered a note pad works much better and I can transcribe my words
when I get back to my keyboard. Writing is not as easy for me as
painting; I polish and re-write compulsively but it is a particular joy
when all the words fit properly like a very large jigsaw puzzle.
I have been posting here for nearly a year and seem to have evolved over that time into what I call a 'super specialist' in that I write only Nooj-centric stories. It is my nature to explore a limited field in as much depth as I can which is, I suppose, why this concentration. The stories have also gotten darker, the the point where they are approaching the limits of postability on this site. I have not the slightest idea where all this will end up. What I do know is that I have not nearly finished with my turning over of rocks and delving into dark corners. I shall continue to explore this single character until I am satisfied that I have completed my mapping of the man. Main characters in stories and games mostly bore me. They are too obvious in every way. So I shall not change my theme or my purpose. However, I shall persist in doing reviews of the stories which catch my eye. If I think you write well, I shall say so. If I do not like your efforts, I will say that as well. Fair warning: I do not make exceptions for youth or other special pleadings. I ask none for myself and do not offer such to others. All of the fiction posted to this site is published under the following conditions:This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. | |||||||
1. Vayne Thoughts » reviewsThe first thing Drace noticed when she was shown into the room was how dim the light was.Final Fantasy XII - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,392 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 11-11-08 - Published: 8-4-08 - Vayne & Drace - Complete2. Beyond Laughter reviewsPaine was the only one who had heard him laugh for such a long time that others had almost forgotten what it sounded like.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 832 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-28-08 - Nooj & Paine - Complete3. Survived By reviewsMemories are immortality.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,598 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-21-08 - Paine & Yuna - Complete4. Sand Stone reviewsAU, A strange discovery prompts some decisions amongst the Al BhedFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,523 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-12-08 - Gippal - Complete5. Choices reviewsA little bit AU. After the defeat of Vegnagun, things seem different to at least two of those who were in on the ending. Paine/NoojFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,373 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-18-08 - Paine & Nooj - Complete6. Exits reviewsAU These are the first two of my Transition series. They are variations on the same theme and involve a much older Nooj than the one seen in the game.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,595 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7-15-08 - Nooj - Complete7. Sand, Sand, Everywhere reviewsAU Very short. A bit of diversion in the desert.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 468 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-9-08 - Paine & Nooj - Complete8. Path's End reviewsAU This is the backstory of Dajorn, an original character introduced in "Shades of Scarlet"Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,111 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-2-08 - Complete9. Shades of Scarlet reviewsAU An exploration into why Nooj does some of the things he does and how the pattern became fixed.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,532 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-29-08 - Nooj - Complete10. Pentateuch » reviewsBonus chapter, this time from a different POV. Still AU.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,008 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 6-24-08 - Published: 1-16-08 - Paine & Nooj - Complete11. Eyebrow reviewsThis is a ficlet. It deals with no important issues and is just a tiny vignette showing two people comfortable with themselves and one another.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 249 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-23-08 - Paine & Nooj - Complete12. Protective Coloration reviewsThis is number Eleven in the Variations series, continuing the conversation after the Comsphere stopped transmitting.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 661 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 6-14-08 - Gippal & Nooj - Complete13. Tea and Empathy » reviewsAU Unadulterated froth. Nothing of any seriousness or substance. A plethora of happy endings. Bah!Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,015 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 6-8-08 - Published: 5-26-08 - Baralai & Nooj - Complete14. The Ghost Within reviewsAU and non-canonical. Baralai and Nooj meet and discuss a matter of mutual interestFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,475 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 6-2-08 - Baralai & Nooj - Complete15. The House of Paine reviewsAU Paine searches for her own answer to an obvious question.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 505 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-29-08 - Paine & Nooj - Complete16. Faces in the Fog reviewsAU This is not a frothy love story. It contains explicit violence. You are cautioned.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 966 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-28-08 - Nooj - Complete17. What Dreams May Come reviewsAU, non-canonical Into the darkness aloneFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,395 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-22-08 - Nooj & Paine - Complete18. Un bel di reviewsAU, non-canonical Nooj waits for the morningFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,145 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-17-08 - Nooj - Complete19. Fresh Start reviewsNooj explains to a friend why he is trying out for the Crimson SquadFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,316 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 3-31-08 - Nooj - Complete20. Prism reviewsWords do not mean the same to everyone.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 424 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 3-21-08 - Gippal & Baralai - Complete21. The Eyepatch Stories » reviewsThis is a collaboration between The RyRy and me. Even spiders get caught in their webs sometimes. Heh! In Chapter Four, the plot thickens like overcooked oatmeal.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,778 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 3-7-08 - Published: 1-27-08 - Gippal & Nooj22. Legacy reviewsAU Painecentric. Choose your own path.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,418 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-3-08 - Paine & Nooj - Complete23. The Change reviewsVery AU. Also very short. I read a news story the other day and it engendered this plot bunny.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,496 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-14-07 - Baralai & Gippal - Complete24. The Grand Inquisitor reviewsAU, Variation 10 in the continuing series of possible resolutions of the episode when the FarPlane commsphere stopped transmitting.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,283 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-29-07 - Leblanc & Nooj - Complete25. In Pursuit of Happiness » reviewsChapter TenA Not With A Bang But With A Whimper Finally the ending of this overly long and, I fear, tedious work. The loose ends are tied into a firm knot.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 13 - Words: 44,828 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 11-18-07 - Published: 7-6-07 - Leblanc & Nooj26. Battle Boy reviewsThis is completely AU and contains some material which may prove offensive to some readers. It is intended for adult consumption only. The story deals with Clasko and his former occupation.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,178 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 10-25-07 - Nooj - Complete27. What About LeBlanc? reviewsThis is the ninth in a series of Variations dealing with the unfinished conversation heard over the Commsphere. In this one, the theme itself varie a bit. Two lovers try to understand one another.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 919 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-24-07 - Nooj & Paine - Complete28. Shall We Dance? reviewsAnother crackfic. This time it is Paine who is in an awkward situation. Thoroughly AU.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 849 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-17-07 - Paine - Complete29. Death and Un reviewsI am told this is crackfic. I know it is AU. Nooj has a strange encounter.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 778 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-16-07 - Nooj - Complete30. No Relation reviewsIs blood kinship the only bond which is important?Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,112 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-24-07 - Nooj - Complete31. Beard for a Smooth Chin reviewsThis is the eighth in an occasional series of Variations on what might have happened after the Commsphere on the FarPlane stopped working. It is not intended to be taken seriously so please do not upset yourselves.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 751 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-24-07 - Nooj & Gippal - Complete32. Plus le Meme Chose reviewsThis is thoroughly AU, being the Seventh in the Commsphere Variations. Gippal and Nooj speculate about certain things.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 611 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-11-07 - Gippal & Nooj - Complete33. What's in a Fling? reviewsThe sixth Commsphere Variation. What does what mean?Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 638 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-9-07 - Gippal & Nooj - Complete34. Many Forms reviewsThis is a oneshot response to a random pairing proposed by another writer.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 731 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 7-11-07 - Nooj - Complete35. Mine Enemy reviewsWhat happens when a Deathseeker misses his chance?Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,050 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 6-19-07 - Nooj & Shuyin - Complete36. The Whole Truth reviewsThis is the fifth in a series of Variations exploring what might have happened after the Commsphere on the FarPlane stopped working.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 422 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-15-07 - Nooj & Gippal - Complete37. What? reviewsThe fourth variation on the commsphere failure theme. This is AU and very short.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 560 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-29-07 - Gippal & Nooj - Complete38. Power reviewsThis is the third of a series of short stories completing the interrupted commsphere conversation between Nooj and Gippal. It is AU.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,013 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-27-07 - Nooj & Gippal - Complete39. Stag Nation reviewsAU: another possibility as to what happened after the Commsphere failedFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 405 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 4-6-07 - Nooj & Gippal - Complete40. The Dynast » reviewsAU Chapter Seven This is the final chapter of this novella. Explanations are made and the story is concluded.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,712 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 3-22-07 - Published: 1-29-07 - Nooj & Paine - Complete41. Definitions reviewsAn AU snippet. Featuring Nooj and the other male characters.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 539 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 3-19-07 - Nooj - Complete42. Is That Your Final Answer? reviewsWhat the Commsphere did not transmit.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 659 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 3-12-07 - Gippal & Nooj - Complete43. By Chance »Totally AU. This is Chapter Two and is intended to be the final chapter. It has two endings because I could not settle on which one I preferred so readers get a bonus of sorts.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,999 - Updated: 1-24-07 - Published: 1-8-0744. Tantalus reviewsWhat does the Afterlife look like?Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,138 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-28-06 - Nooj & Paine - Complete45. The End? » reviewsThe second and unintended chapter is in response to a request from jgoddessangel. This is for you, kid.Nooj deals with it.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,216 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 11-29-06 - Published: 10-20-06 - Leblanc & Nooj - Complete46. Little Lamb, Who Made Thee » reviewsThis is the final chapter of this story. Please remember it is AU. There will be no future updatesFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 11 - Words: 17,345 - Reviews: 49 - Updated: 10-3-06 - Published: 6-25-06 - Leblanc & Nooj47. As Flies to Wanton Boys » reviewsThis carries the character Nooj into his career in the Crusaders. Chapter Sixteen is the final chapter in this effort and brings the history of Nooj to the point at which The Confessional begins.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 54,776 - Reviews: 59 - Updated: 2-9-06 - Published: 10-28-05 - Nooj48. The Exit » reviewsThe second year at Training Camp has ended and Nooj is preparing for his final year before he joins the Crusaders. This is the fourth and final part of this story. It is also the last of the stories telling of the youth of the boy who would become NoojFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,375 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 10-16-05 - Published: 9-30-05 - Nooj49. The Lab Rat » reviewsThe sequel to An End to Innocence. Nooj is fifteen and a cadet in training for the Spiran Army. Kaith and Nepetu are also in this story. The conclusion of this story.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,800 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 9-24-05 - Published: 9-19-05 - Nooj50. An End to Innocence » reviewsThis is a sequel to Interim Report and begins Nooj's second year as a cadet. He is now fifteen years old. Everything must have a beginning. This is the final chapter.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,981 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 9-11-05 - Published: 9-10-05 - Nooj51. Agon and Eos reviewsThis is a sort of Epilogue to The Confessional. It deals with Nooj and his situation a bit over a year after the end of Sin.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,013 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 9-7-05 - Nooj52. The Confessional » reviewsIn his own words, Nooj records his meeting with the other three and his impressions at that time. This is the conclusion of this part of the story.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 51,554 - Reviews: 79 - Updated: 8-18-05 - Published: 6-5-05 - Nooj53. Not the Way reviewsNooj, Baralai, and Gippal discover it is not always enough to mean well. This is a one-shot.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,961 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-12-05 - Nooj - Complete54. Whispers reviewsBaralai and Nooj. Third variation on a theme.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,894 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-4-05 - Nooj & Baralai55. The Bird of Time » reviewsWhatever happened to ...? Three old companions meet and remember.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,673 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 4-15-05 - Published: 4-7-05 - Nooj & Paine56. Each in the Cell of Himself reviewsCan the past be revisited? Baralai attempts to reassemble the four for a last mission. This is a one-shot.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,301 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 3-26-05 - Nooj & Baralai - Complete57. Interim Report reviewsNooj at fourteen - continuing his back-storyFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,894 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 2-15-05 - Nooj58. The Making of the Man reviewsFour children share an adventure which reveals themselves to themselves. There is some violence but nothing excessive - I do not think.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,500 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 1-28-05 - Nooj59. At the Core reviewsR" for graphic description of violence.rnNooj talks to Nooj - why is he seeking Death? There is always a reason.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,737 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-18-05 - Nooj60. The Massage Room reviewsJust a drabble about a man and his masseur. This is from the earlier more innocent days.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,438 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-10-05 - Nooj61. Darkness Rising reviewsThis is rated 'R' for violence, not sex. The story involves a trip undertaken by Gippal and Nooj and what happens during that time. It is a long one-shot.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,839 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 12-30-04 - Nooj & Gippal - Complete62. Because reviewsLeBlanc and her thoughts - in her bedroomFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,394 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 12-12-04 - Leblanc63. Darkness Visible reviewsThis is not froth. Those expecting a light happy read will not like this.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,020 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 12-9-04 - Nooj64. My Name Is reviewsHow many times can a man bear to be called ...? Largely rewritten because the first version was truly dreadful.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,156 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-5-04 - Nooj & Leblanc65. Once Upon A Time reviewsA fairy taleFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,952 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 12-3-04 - Nooj66. To Walk Again » reviewsIt is not always easy to return. Nooj is learning to cope.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,015 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 12-2-04 - Published: 11-27-04 - Nooj67. Healing reviewsAnother vignette starring everyone's favourite pairing.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 570 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 11-19-04 - Nooj & Leblanc68. After » reviewsWhat's a Heaven For? So long and thanks for all the ... whatever.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 11 - Words: 34,799 - Reviews: 34 - Updated: 11-6-04 - Published: 9-9-04 - Nooj & Paine69. The Earring reviewsThis is not even a drabble; it is a vignette. Yes, they are who you think.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 592 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10-30-04 - Nooj & Leblanc70. The Chair reviewsThis is the first 'drabble' I have posted. It is a snapshot of two persons in a difficult situation. It is, obviouslly, a one-shot.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,102 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-22-04 - Nooj & Leblanc - Complete71. The Godly Man » reviewsThis is a dream sequence concerning Nooj and his fate. Part Two is up in which LeBlanc enters the dream and turns it full circle.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Fantasy - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,267 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 8-11-04 - Published: 8-7-04 - Nooj & Leblanc72. Deathseeker reviewsMore about what happened to Nooj during the first months after his death.Final Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,969 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 7-5-04 - Nooj73. The SandBear Incident reviewsNooj prepares to try out for the Crimson SquadFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,944 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 5-15-04 - Nooj74. Chiaroscuro » reviewsBackstory for Nooj - The first four months after the fatal encounter with SinFinal Fantasy X-2 - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 26,191 - Reviews: 28 - Updated: 4-28-04 - Published: 4-11-04 - Nooj