Okay it's actually just one thing driving me nuts today.

My husband and I own a revolver and the last time I saw the gun it was with our rifle in the master bedroom closet. After we returned home from visiting my parents in Texas I decided to go and get the revolver out and see how much ammo I have so I could go to the rifle range and practice shooting my revolver. Great plan, except, the gun isn't where I last remember seeing it. :(

Today I searched all over my house, in every single dresser drawer, I took everything out of the closet, and looked on top of every bookcase and under the couches. None of the regular places I would hide a gun are hiding my gun. At this point I really want to know where the hell my gun is. Our house isn't that big and I hate the idea of dropping the search until we someday move to another house, at which point I'm sure the gun will turn up as all missing items tend to do during a move.

I'm 99% sure that my husband didn't move it because he's not a big fan of guns or rifles and I wouldn't put the gun in a location I could not reach so it's a real mystery as to where it went. I don't think it was stolen because the rifle is worth a lot more money than the revolver and the rifle hasn't moved. I'm going nuts just thinking about it.

I searched for over an hour with no luck so I think I'm going to check my flist and take a break from the search for now.

In other news, I got a job that starts on Monday. I'm very excited about it because it's a Librarian I cataloging position for the Department of Fish and Game.


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Misfits
Avatar the Last Airbender
Young Justice
Justice League
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Game of Thrones
Doctor Who

I found it funny that overall I enjoyed the cartoons more than most of the live action TV shows I also watch.

Misfits is the show that completely took me by surprise at how much I loved it. None of the characters were immediately likeable but they felt like real people and I truly grew to love all the characters. The show is also hilarious and I just wish there was more of it.

I was also very happy at the quality invested in Game of Thrones. I was worried it would be like Legend of the Seeker. (Not that I didn't find Legend of the Seeker highly entertaining but it had a rocky start).

The show I don't admit to loving in public is the My Little Ponies, though my sister and I talk about it over the phone because she's watching it with her kids. But MLP is the show that makes me happy and is so funny and heartwarming. I need that in my life.

I also can't express how much I'm loving Young Justice. It's the show I have to watch right away. I love the entire team of characters and I'm interested in seeing what they do next.

Justice League lured me in and next thing I knew I was staying up late watching one episode after another and then I went and found all the movies and stayed up late watching those too! I discovered that I love Wonder Women, Hawkgirl, and Black Canary. I also loved John Stewart's Green Lantern (why they didn't use him in the last Green Lantern movie boggles my mind!).

Avatar I should have watched sooner because so many people had told me how awesome it was, and it was AWESOME! I couldn't stop watching once I started and season 2 broke my heart and then season 3 put it back together again. I wish I had the words to adequately express my intense love for all the characters and their journeys. I also appreciate that the writers didn't drag out the story until it was full of filler.

Doctor Who is Doctor Who. I love Matt Smith as the Doctor and Amy, Rory, River.


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It's that time of year again where I post my favorite stories and vids of 2011. Not all the stories were posted in 2011 but it's the year I found them for the first time, so it counts in my book. :)

The stories below are listed in no particular order or fandom preference. This year it was again difficult to narrow down my absolute favorites.

I have ebook versions for all the stories listed here (except for Family Matters) if you'd like a mobi/epub version of a story listed here and the author doesn't already have one email me at amalthia at gmail.com and I'll share my copy with you.


Star Trek Reboot, Merlin, Marvel (Avengers, Thor, Iron Man, X-Men), DCU (Batman, Young Justice, Flash), Fullmetal Alchemist, Inception, Vid Recs

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I'm trying to find a story I read some time ago where Dudley finds out/figures out that his parents are abusive to Harry and he helps Harry. I don't know why I didn't bookmark the story because I remember it was awesome and now I can't find it again.

I'd appreciate any and all help flist.

Thanks!

EDIT: Wow that was quick the story was found by reefofhappiness Here is it for anyone that is interested. :)

A Hero


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Star Trek Reboot

aldora89 - The Lotus Eaters INSTANT REC!!! This was an excellent story to read while trapped on a plane because it completely sucked me into the story and kept me entertained for hours. I loved the concept, the imagery was vivid and interesting. I also loved the relationship buildup. This was a truly awesome story. </dd>

(recs-StarTrekReboot,recs-instant!rec,f4,Kirk/Spock,Challenges:StarTrek-BigBang,Length:50k-100k)

Stargate Atlantis

michelel72 - Darkness Is the Only Sound INSTANT REC!!! This was an awesome team fic and I loved the concept so much. </dd>

(author-michelel72,recs-StargateAtlantis,f4,recs-instant!rec,PairingType:General)

X-Men

rageprufrock - Limited Release I loved all the characters and I really enjoyed the world building and seeing how different this world is as a result of one big change. </dd>

(recs-X-Men,f4,Length:50k-100k,author-rageprufrock,Pairing:Charles/Erik)

Yahtzee - The Hidden Heart I liked the use of mutant powers in the story and I had a lot of fun reading this story. :)</dd>

(recs-X-Men,f3,author-yahtzee63,Pairing:Charles/Erik)

dvs - The Last Spartan This was so much fun to read. I laughed more than once and it was really fantastic crack fic. </dd>

(recs-X-Men,Pairing:Charles/Erik,f4,Genre:Humor,author-01100100)

dancinbutterfly: Lab Rats and Tin Soldiers I loved the concept and once I started reading I couldn't stop. This was an engaging story. </dd>

(recs-Avengers,recs-X-Men,author-dancingbutterfly,f4,Length:20k-50k)

manic_intent - The Geometry of Chance I loved the concept and character voices. </dd>

(recs-X-Men,Pairing:Charles/Erik,f4,Length:20k-50k,author-manic_intent)

Avengers

gyzym: Momentum INSTANT REC!!! This was an awesome mirror to the story Ready, Aim, Fire. I couldn't stop reading once I started. I cried more than once and I loved the Tony, Steve sees. </dd>

(author-gyzym,recs-Avengers,f4,Length:10k-20k,Pairing:Tony/Steve,recs-instant!rec)

Penumbren - Indelible INSTANT REC!!! I loved the concept, the character voices, and the world building. I couldn't stop reading the story once I started and I loved the author's writing style. :)</dd>

(recs-IronMan,recs-instant!rec,Length:100k-200k,f4,Pairing:Tony/Steve)

manic_intent: The Tower of Yesterday I loved the concept of Tony being the one that was frozen in time and woken in the future. The author did an amazing job with the character voices and the action.</dd>

(recs-IronMan,Pairing:Tony/Steve,f4,Length:20k-50k,author-manic_intent)

DCU/Iron Man

freakyperfume: The Billionaire Boys Club This was a fun crossover story. There really aren't enough Bruce Wayne/Tony Stark fics. </dd>

(Length:10k-20k,Pairing:Bruce/Tony,f3,Trope:Crossover,recs-IronMan,recs-DCU)

Thor

feverbeats - Only Smile When I Lie I loved the concept and completely bought this pairing. :) I'm not sure why we don't get more villain romances????

(Pairing:Loki/Victor,Von,Doom,recs-Thor,f4,Length:10k-20k)

Merlin

MK_Yujji: The Promise Within This was probably one of my favorite Merlin Big Bang stories. I loved the concept and how Arthur dealt with his new magic powers. Uther is still a flawed but interesting man and I loved how the one change in Arthur changes all of their destinies. </dd>

(recs-Merlin,Pairing:Merlin/Arthur,f4,Length:20k-50k)

DCU/White Collar

C_R_Scott - Confidence Lost I had a blast reading this story. I loved the concept and seeing how the author merged White Collar and the DCU universe. </dd>

(Trope:Crossover,recs-DCU,recs-WhiteCollar,PairingType:General,f4,Length:50k-100k)

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I'm finally caught up with Once Upon a Time and at first I wasn't sure if I was enjoying the show but after the last episode I really can't wait to see what they do next. I think I tend to enjoy TV more when I can watch two or three episodes at a time.

Is anyone else on my flist watching??? I'm adding a cut for potential spoilers.

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I was reading yahoo news or maybe it was the New York Times and I ran across a ADHD checklist located: Here and scarily enough on many of the items I scored an often. :(

Not sure what to do with the information or if I should rely on a self diagnosis.


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I'm back from visiting my family in Texas. It was loud, I ate a ton of awesome food, and my niece can talk! I'm glad I had the chance to visit. :) Having said that, it's still kind of nice to be back home again. I missed my cats.

In other news, I'm still applying for jobs. Tomorrow I'm going to revise my resume again to see if I can make it better. I'm trying to stay optimistic and positive about finding a job and there are days I feel overwhelmed and it's all I can do to not give up. My husband has been awesome and supportive. He listens and encourages me to not give up.

I'm also graduating December 16. It's taken me two and half years to reach this point and it will be nice to be finished with school. :)


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Update: 09/20/09

This post will no longer be updated. To see new updates please to my mirror recs at Dreamwidth Stargate Atlantis Master Rec List

I'm cross posting to four journals via DW and I don't have time anymore to manually post updates to this list. For some reason neither IJ or JF will cross post a journal entry that's two years out of date.

EDIT: I've disabled commenting because I've been getting spam attacked at this post. :(

Humor, Romantic, Telepathy/Teleportation/Time Travel/Sci-fi, Gen, Threesomes/Foursomes, PWP, Drama, Darkfic/Non-con/torture, AU (Alternate Reality, Het Fics, BDSM/Power Games, Other slash pairings, Genderbending/Crossdressing

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X-Men

Regann - An Earlier Heaven

INSTANT REC!!! I couldn't stop reading this story once I started. I loved Charles and Erik's conflict and how nothing was solved quickly. I also loved all the characters and their interactions.

(recs-X-Men,Pairing:Xavier/Magneto,f4,recs-instant!rec,author-regann,Length:50k-100k,Warning,Trope:MPREG)

Yahtzee: Enigma

I could not stop reading this story once I started. I loved seeing how the whole world changed based on Erik's actions.

(recs-X-Men,Pairing:Xavier/Magneto,f4,author-yahtzee63,Length:10k-20k)

Unforgotten: Replay

I had a blast reading this story. I loved the concept.

(recs-X-Men,f4,Length:10k-20k,Pairing:Xavier/Magneto,Trope:Time-Travel)

Star Trek

lazulisong: Feelings Are Boring

This was a crazy story and a lot of fun to read.

(author-lazulisong,f4,Genre:Humor,Length:20k-50k,Challenges:StarTrek-BigBang,Kirk/Spock,Trope:amtdi)

Thor

skiesovergideon: Family Ties

INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story. I loved Loki's experiences on Earth and adjusting to his magic not quite being under his control. I also loved all the original characters and the ending was awesome. (Only downside is that the story is long and on the norsekink meme so reading it is a bit of a pain)

(recs-Thor,PairingType:General,f5,recs-instant!rec,Length:50k-100k)

Peripeteia - Winter's Heart

I had a blast reading this story. I loved seeing Sif's and Loki's povs and how they grew to know each other.

(recs-Thor,PairingType:Het,Pairing:Loki/Sif,Length:20k-50k,f4)

blacktofade - Gold Hair and Lightning

I loved the mood in this story.

(recs-Thor,Warning:Non-Con,Trope:MPREG,pairing:Loki/Thor,f3,Length:10k-20k)

Merlin Vid Rec

nel_ani: Shake It Out

I loved the song, the editing, and parts of the vid were heartbreaking.

(vid:recs:merlin,vidder:nel_ani,f4,Pairing:Merlin/Arthur)

White Collar

Sholio - The Right Way to Fall

INSTANT REC!!! I loved Neal's pov, the concept, and the plot was awesome and believable.

(recs-WhiteCollar,f4,author-friendshipper,pairing:Elizabeth/Peter,Length:20k-50k,recs-instant!rec)

Avengers

AlchemyAlice - Deep Waters

I loved Steve learning more about Tony's background and that he tries his best to help Tony.

(recs-Avengers,Pairing:Tony/Steve,f4,author-AlchemyAlice)

jibrailis: Mr. July

This was so funny and I loved Tony going out of his mind over Steve. :)

(recs-Avengers,f4,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Genre:Humor,author-jibrailis)

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For most people this probably isn't going to change anything.

If you are following my Delicious account using a RSS reader like Google Reader. This means is that my delicious RSS won't be updated anymore because I'm bookmarking everything through Pinboard.

Here is the link to my Pinboard account... my account.

If you'd like to avoid hunting for the rss feed at Pinboard here is the direct rss feed. click here to add my pinboard bookmarks to your rss reader

EDIT: if you do NOT have a Pinboard Account you will have to follow the rss feed in this post to add my bookmarks to your RSS reader. The RSS link does not show up unless you are logged into Pinboard.


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Um, am I the only one having problems today reading my email on gmail? I see the subject line but all the text is gone.

EDIT: Found a solution Here I can now view my messages properly. :)


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Sorry for the long delay in recs. When delicious changed ownership it lost the blog posting feature that I relied on. I recently discovered how to have my pinboard bookmarks post to my dreamwidth account and this is my first use of the tool. (Formatting may be weird)

Avengers (Thor/Iron Man/Captain America)

walktheboat: Run for the Light

The author did a great job packing a lot of character development and story into this story.

(recs-Thor,PairingType:General,f4,Length:20k-50k,author-walktheboat,recs-Supernatural)

gyzym:ready, fire, aim

INSTANT REC!!! I had a lot of fun reading this story. I loved how the story started and all the moments that lead up to the ending. The character voices were spot on the story was incredibly entertaining. :)

(recs-Avengers,Pairing:Tony/Steve,f4,Length:20k-50k,author-gyzym,Trope:First-Time,recs-instant!rec)

marinarusalka: A wild, clear call

I loved the concept and it totally took me by surprise how much I loved this story. :)

(recs-IronMan,PairingType:Het,f4,author-marinarusalka,Pairing:Tony/Pepper)

twsomething: Honey, I Can See The Stars

This was hot, funny, and sweet. I loved how Tony romanced Steve.

(recs-IronMan,f4,Length:10k-20k,Pairing:Tony/Steve)

leonidaslion: Bedding the Wolf

This was hot and my heart breaks for Loki in this story.

(author-leonidaslion,recs-Thor,pairing:Loki/Thor,f4,Warning:Rape,Length:10k-20k)

valtyr: Secrets of a Successful Marriage

This was a lot of fun to read. :) I LOVED the concept and Tony's character voice.

(author-valtyr,recs-IronMan,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Length:20k-50k,f4,has:Pairing,has:Length)

valtyr: Tomorrow Belongs To Me

INSTANT REC!!! This story was so good. I loved how real Tony and Steve are and the plot was exciting. I had a blast reading the story and could not stop once I started.

(recs-IronMan,f5,recs-instant!rec,author-valtyr,Pairing:Tony/Steve,Length:50k-100k_)

Merlin

dayari: The Ivy Crown

I loved the plot, the imagery, the character voices, and I had a hard time putting down the story. I also loved that nothing was resolved easily.

(recs-Merlin,f4,Length:200k-300k,Pairing:Merlin/Arthur,has:Pairing,has:Length)

Inception

Croik: The Helix Trap

INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story. I loved the plot, the character voices, the imagery was engaging and sort of creepy.

(recs-instant!rec,recs-Inception,f4,Length:100k-200k,author-croik,pairing:Ariadne/Arthur,pairing:Eames/Robert)

X-Men:First Class

Yahtzee: Undone

I loved the concept, the character voices, and parts of the story are heartbreaking.

(recs-X-Men,author-yahtzee63,Pairing:Xavier/Magneto,f4)

DCU

Cinaed: Between the Shadow and the Soul

INSTANT REC!!! I loved the character voices, the quest, and I couldn't stop reading once I started. :)

(recs-DCU,pairing:Bruce/Diana,f4,Length:20k-50k,PairingType:Het,recs-instant!rec_)

victoria_p (musesfool): I'm not a sucker so I don't need a bodyguard

I loved Cordelia in this story! :) It's short and funny.

(PairingType:General,f4,Trope:Crossover,recs-BuffyTheVampireSlayer,recs-DCU,author-musesfool)

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This isn't going to be a shock to the few friends I talk with frequently in real life but I've been watching a lot of cartoon TV lately. (Like avatar the last airbender, Justice League, Young Justice, Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and My Little Ponies)

I don't know why I'm surprised when I discover an actor (from a TV show/Movie) I like is a voice actor for a character in another show I like? I just realized Bruce Greenwood is Captain Pike in the Star Trek Reboot and he's Batman in Young Justice and Under the Red Hood. It makes sense that they hire real actors for the voices for the characters because if they don't have good voice actors the characters will fall flat.

I was also impressed with the voice actors/actresses for Avatar the Last Airbender and had no clue that Aang and Sokka had teenage voice actors. I also had no clue that the Fire Lord was voice acted by Mark Hamil.

On another topic, I'm not sure if I should be concerned that I'm currently more fannishly involved in cartoons than I am live action TV. I think the last time I felt like this I was deeply into Anime and in love with Fushigi Yuugi and Escaflowne.


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So I've started watching Avatar this week and I'm already done with seasons 1 and 2 and I'm completely in love with this show and the characters. Now I want to know where is the fic and does anyone have any recommendations???? I'm game for any pairings slash or het, and I'll read Gen. I just want to know what's good? :)

please no spoilers for season 3....


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I don't get how I could have watched 4 whole seasons of the Justice League cartoons and am only now figuring out that Michael Rosenbaum plays the Flash!!!! I only found out because my brother pointed out that Nathan Fillian was going to be in the new Justice League: Doom movie so I decided to go see if they have the same actors for Batman and Superman and saw Michael Rosenbaum name!!!

Apparently he was doing the voice acting around the same time they were filming Smallville. I loved Rosenbaum as Lex but I LOVE his take on the Flash.


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I survived my capstone week and am now able to post recs! :) I'm also looking forward to using my new My Little Pony Icons (um LJ users won't be able to see them...) Now onto the recs.

Iron Man

dorcas_gustine - This time tomorrow (where were we?) (Pairing:Tony/Steve) INSTANT REC!!! I absolutely loved the plot, the character voices, and the relationship felt real.

Stargate Atlantis

The Stars My Destination by Mad_Maudlin INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story. I loved the concept, the characters felt real, and I was on the edge of my seat through the later half of the story.


Lay Me Down So by lovesrain44 (Pairing:Sheppard/McKay) I could not stop reading once I started. I loved the detail of the prison camp and I almost cried more than once.


X- Men

The Winter of Banked Fires by Yahtzee (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto Pairing:Rogue/Wolverine) INSTANT REC!!! I could not stop reading this story once I started. I loved the plot, the character voices, and I liked how the author brought Charles back to life and merged the canons from X-Men:First Class and the X-Men trilogy movies.


Vorkosigan/Doctor Who

And All Its Clear Relations by Dira Sudis (dsudis) I loved the character voices, the concept, plot, and could not stop reading once I started.


Wonder Woman Vid Rec

Vidlet: I NEED A HERO [Wonder Woman] by beccatoria (vid:recs:wonderwoman) I loved all the action in the vid and how fitting it was for the song. :)




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Star Trek Reboot

Of Twin Stars and Other Eccentric Satellites by winterhill (Kirk/Spock) I had a blast reading this story. I loved the mission, the character voices, and how the story turned out.

Leave No Soul Behind by whochick (Kirk/Spock) INSTANT REC!!! This story kept me up late because I could not stop reading. I loved the premise, the character voices, the action, and all the original characters.


DCU

Bloody Knuckles and Master Plans by aravistarkheena (pairing:Tim/Jason) I absolutely loved Jason's pov and character voice in this story/series. I also loved that it had a plot and just seeing how much these two guys could accomplish together.


The Babysitter by aravistarkheena (pairing:Tim/Roy) I loved Roy's character voice and I felt for Tim and what he'd gone through in such a short amount of time.


After the Dust Settles by aravistarkheena (pairing:Tim/Jaime) I had a blast reading this series. I loved Jaime's pov and my heart broke for Tim more than once. wonderful storytelling.


Iron Man

Secrets of a Successful Marriage by valtyr (Pairing:Tony/Steve) This was a lot of fun to read. :) I LOVED the concept and Tony's character voice.


Merlin

Along a Wandering Wind by Hope (pairing:merlin/gwaine) I loved Gwaine's pov in the story, the character voices, the plot, and all the details. Wonderful storytelling.


The Ivy Crown by dayari (Pairing:Merlin/Arthur) I loved the plot, the imagery, the character voices, and I had a hard time putting down the story. I also loved that nothing was resolved easily.


DCU/Losers

Excelsior! by Saone This was so much fun to read. It's from the Losers pov and had some really good lines and I loved the concept.




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DCU

No Dawn, No Day by quipquipquip (pairing:Damian/Stephanie) INSTANT REC!!! I could not stop reading this story once I started. I LOVED the dialogue, the characters, I cried more than once, and no lie the ending is heartbreaking. I also highly recommend checking out the author's AU ending of this story. Located here: No Dawn, No Day Master Post

Troika by glitterandlube (pairing:Tim/Kon/Bart) This was very funny and the sex was hot.


‘Twas the Groundhog Day Before Christmas by boostlethon (pairing:Ted/Booster) INSTANT REC!!! I had a blast reading this story! I loved the character voices, I laughed out loud more than once, and the ending was perfect. I didn't know much about the Blue Beetle or Booster Gold but I still got the characters.


Thor

Chaos War by astolat (pairing:Loki/Thor) INSTANT REC!!! I loved the plot/concept, the character voices, and my heart broke for Loki a few times. I could not stop reading once I started. :)


Athelas by astolat (pairing:Loki/Thor) I loved the premise, the character voices, and I really felt for Loki. I also absolutely loved Tony!




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DCU

sea foam princess by Esse3 (Pairing:Tim/Kon) I loved the plot, the character voices, and my heart broke for Kon a few times.

Muddling through Grey by Kizmet INSTANT REC!!! I adored all the Rogue characters in this story and seeing Superboy find a family. I could not stop reading once I started.


Sweet as the night is long by runespoor7 (pairing:Bruce/Jason) It's hard finding good Bruce/Jason fics and this one was hot and I loved Bruce's pov.


Supernatural

Flying Weight by fleshflutter (Sam/Dean) INSTANT REC!!! This story blew me away and my heart broke for the guys. Loved the character voices, the imagery, the plot, and pretty much everything from start to finish.


X- Men: First Class

His Favorite Sin by dreamlittleyo (Pairing:Xavier/Azazel) This was hot.


What Not To Expect When You're Not Expecting It by thehoyden (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto) This was so funny and awesome. :)


never too late to be who you might have been by acetamide (Pairing:Xavier/Magneto) I had a blast reading this story and seeing the First Class Charles and Erik in the future they created.


Puzzle Pieces by lilacsigil INSTANT REC!!! I had so much fun reading this story! I loved Darwin and seeing all the women work together and being awesome. This is easily one of my favorite post movie fix Darwin fics I've read.


Star Trek Reboot

Grasp The Thorn by ragdoll987 (Kirk/Spock) I loved the character voices and seeing Spock and Jim as young teenagers.




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