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June 5th, 2009
Title: Honor-Bound
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
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Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Title: Honor-Bound
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Title: Honor-Bound
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Title: Honor-Bound
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Title: Honor-Bound
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Title: Honor-Bound
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Pairing: Heero/Wufei, others in background
Categories: action/adventure, amnesia, angst, AU, drama, mystery, romance, supernatural
Length: Epic [~316,000 words and 60+ chapters!]
Warnings: violence, politics
Author on LJ: n/a
Website: Patterns of Blood
Review: "Chang Wufei leads a fairly regular life. He's one of the smartest students in his school, he goes through normal teenage things, and despite the war going on in space, his life seems to be going along the path he wants it to. But no one can run from their past - even if it's a past they no longer remember. When destiny comes knocking on Wufei's door, complete with blue eyes and a dark scowl, everything that Wufei ever thought he knew about his beliefs and his future is going to turn completely upside down."
So says the Author's summary... and this time, it's fairly accurate. However, it's remiss in not mentioning that this AU has some fantastic, supernatural elements intermingling with the futuristic science, and that Wufei's lost memories are the key to unlocking the mystery behind those elements.
There's a very different sort of space war going on in this AU, and Wufei & his companions (three guesses who they are) will have to work together to attain victory. First problem: Wufei doesn't remember who they are, or why he should trust them. Second problem: amidst all the politically-arranged engagements, Wufei and Heero (his companion and guardian, who is very much of a lower class and not an acceptable romantic partner) start to fall for each other. Third problem: Wufei's enemies know more about his supernatural inheritance than he does - and they know his weaknesses. Final problem: one of Wufei's companions - and no, I won't say who - actually isn't all that trustworthy.
This story took three years to be completed, and I found it worth the wait. Every character gets a little time in the sun, and it's interesting to see how their roles differ from canon but still suit their personalities. I also loved Amiko's ideas and how she implemented them - how often is it that an author can successfully switch genres (sci-fi to supernatural, and back) without mangling canon or losing narrative cohesion?
Honor-Bound [scroll down to get the chapter index]
Title: No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
anne_higgins
Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:
anne_higgins Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Title: No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:anne_higgins
Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:
anne_higgins Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Title: No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:anne_higgins
Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:
anne_higgins Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Title: No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:anne_higgins
Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:
anne_higgins Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Title: No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:anne_higgins
Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:
anne_higgins Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Title: No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:anne_higgins
Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
Fandom: Star Trek XI - New Bonus fandom!
Pairing: Kirk/McCoy; Spock/Uhura and KirkPrime/SpockPrime in background
Categories: angst, romance
Length: Medium [~10,000 words]
Warnings: Spoilers, obviously
Author on LJ:
anne_higgins Website: n/a
Bonus rec!
Review: "Shields down, weapons depleted, enemy closing in – all Jim could do was surrender and pray." Just because things happened one way in one timeline doesn't mean they have to happen the same way the second time around. This James Kirk has had a much different childhood, and it changed how he approaches relationships.
Anne Higgins has declared that she intends to make a series out of this fic. That would be great, but this story stands quite well by itself. In fact, if I were pressed I would have to say that this is my favorite story so far to come out of the Star Trek XI fandom, bar none. Kirk/McCoy isn't unusual as pairings go, but it seems like Kirk/Spock gets all the attention... and while there are many K/S stories that I would like to recommend, they don't beat Anne's attention to movie canon in No-Win Scenario. People *are* different than they were in the other timeline, and whether or not Kirk/McCoy is your cup of tea, their relationship makes sense as Anne explains it. I don't think I should say much more about the plot, other than that it's a beautifully rendered exploration of the behavior of our main characters, both during their time at Starfleet Academy and directly post-movie. Also, the title may appear to be a non-sequitor until near to the end of the story - and then understanding hits the reader like a hammer to the face.
No-Win Scenario
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