Summary: Iruka is sent undercover on a mission that bears every resemblance to an enforced vacation. It’s the world’s most boring assignment. And the loneliest. Until a chatty photojournalist named Sukea starts hanging around. Canon Divergence. [Iruka & Kakashi/Sukea/Hound] – COMPLETE
This Naruto fanfic has reached its conclusion. Chapter 20: “Hero’s Welcome” just posted.
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the fine monsieur.
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Gifts Come in Many Forms
Lunar New Year. We’re nearing an international holiday (at least, it is in-story). The news that startled humanity around the world, that they shared space with the so-called “inhuman races,” coincided with the Lunar New Year (because wolves).
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“Look, look, look!” Coop’s voice broke with adolescent urgency as he pointed at the television screen. “They cut in a few seconds ago. Across all channels.”
He flipped through to demonstrate. Every station was emblazoned with banners that screamed, BREAKING NEWS!
“What’s happened?” asked Charles, because the words scrolling across the bottom of the screen were more confusing than anything.
Non-human.
Coexistence.
Treaties.
Reavers.
Shock.
Worldwide.
“Is this for real?” asked Charles.
Coop got right up next to the screen, which showed a row of five people on a stage. Some kind of government building, by the look of things. The camera zoomed in and panned back and forth, offering a closer view of calm smiles and pointed ears.
“Back, back, back, already,” Coop grumbled. And when the cameras finally obeyed, he jabbed his finger at one of them. “The taller lady. Dad, she has a tail.”
It took that long for Charles to realize what must be going on. He sank to a seat on the edge of their couch. “Those people. They’re just like ….”
Dragged through Hedgerows
Songs of the Amaranthine, #3
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Over on Patreon, I’m doing a special mailing for the Lunar New Year by borrowing from human tradition. Red envelopes. Lucky coins. Year of the Ox. If you’ve been considering becoming a patron, this would be an excellent time to join the ranks. As with everything I do, I try to keep things interesting over there. ::twinkle::
Just for fun, I’ll pose the same question here that I did on Patreon. Which two bovine clans have been mentioned so far in the Saga & Songs?
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the formal one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 224: Waning
::twinkle::The Cooper Family. Each of the Songs of the Amaranthine stories has its own part in the larger story. In Dragged through Hedgerows, we meet Daroo-fen Clearsong, whose duties and vows have set him apart from the packs, making him a lone wolf. Used to masquerading as a human, Daroo/Drew figures he can pull off another kind of impersonation: family pet.
“Making a Home” | art by FoxOfTwilight
Fun Facts: Daroo is over seven feet tall, and Charles is barely five. Quite the height difference. Also, Daroo isn’t the first lone wolf you’ve met in the Saga & Songs. You’ll learn more about their choices (and consequences) when that other fellow deigns to recur. ::twinkle::
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one left wanting.
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Christmas Morning
Tuesday’s Tote. Once a week, I’m posting a new fandom book cover to Goodreads & to the fanfic site. As an added bonus, the new pattern is available in my Threadless & TeePublic shopfronts. Totes, masks, backpacks, zipper bags, journals, and note cards are available. This week we’re adding an homage to Pale Shadows.
Summary: It’s Halloween, and Kagome keeps catching glimpses of something … or someone … out of the corner of her eye. An imposing presence, an implicit threat, and a message from beyond. Oneshot. Canon Divergence. Modern Era. [Sesshoumaru x Kagome]
Read Pale Shadows here >>
Pale Shadows on Goodreads >>
Ghost Story. This oneshot (8,000~ words) was written for a Halloween fic!exchange thingie over on Dokuga. The story is ooooold, but it holds true. (Just reread it, and I’m proud of how it turned out.) I’m pretty sure that it was shortly after I posted this fic that I started getting requests for a Kagome x InuPapa stories. Eheh. Can’t deny I’d have fun with the pairing. ::twinkle::
TWINKLE PRESS
Threadless | Tee Public
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the concerned party. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 223: Lucky
::twinkle::
Updated! Iruka is sent undercover on a mission that bears every resemblance to an enforced vacation. It’s the world’s most boring assignment. And the loneliest. Until a chatty photojournalist named Sukea starts hanging around. Canon Divergence. [Iruka & Kakashi/Sukea/Hound]
This Naruto fanfic updates on Tuesdays. Chapter 19: “Hobble Home” just posted.
Extra! Extra! For those who ignore author notes & end notes (hey, I know I do), today’s update is the penultimate chapter of News Hound. The fanfic will be complete in 20, so if you’ve been putting off reading the story until it’s done, your wait’s nearly at an end. Although … as it says in the oh-so ignorable end note to Ch19, Iruka’s story isn’t really finished. His ongoing mission will be going on. I’ve already begun writing what comes next in the hopes it’ll be complete before my fanniversary in September. You heard it here first! Look forward to Cub Reporter.
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who’s not wrong.
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All Admiration
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one who makes an entirely catlike leap (of logic).
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The Art of Massage
Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one with few options. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 222: Unsuitable
::twinkle::
Tuesday’s Tote. Once a week, I’m posting a new fandom book cover to Goodreads & to the fanfic site. As an added bonus, the new pattern is available in my Threadless & TeePublic shopfronts. Totes, masks, backpacks, zipper bags, journals, and note cards are available. This week we’re adding an homage to Elevenses.
Summary: She’s an officer and a lady. He’s an assassin and a gentleman. A collection of moments that bring them close to something like friendship… and closer to something like love. Canon Divergent. Misaki Kirihara x November 11.
Read Elevenses here >>
Elevenses on Goodreads >>
Darker than BLACK. When I started this fanfic, I was taking part in a drabble challenge community called fanfic_bakeoff as a part of Team Cake (pitted against Team Pie). Thanks to the multi-fandom nature of the group, I diverged from my first fandom (InuYasha) and began both this story & Guardian (for Spirited Away). Elevenses counts as a fix!it fic. Jack was so charming, I wanted to give him something … more.
TWINKLE PRESS
Threadless | Tee Public
Updated! Iruka is sent undercover on a mission that bears every resemblance to an enforced vacation. It’s the world’s most boring assignment. And the loneliest. Until a chatty photojournalist named Sukea starts hanging around. Canon Divergence. [Iruka & Kakashi/Sukea/Hound]
This Naruto fanfic updates on Tuesdays. Chapter 18: “Hold Tight” just posted.
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the compliant one.
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With Intent
FORTHRIGHT 