Love Her and Despair: Map / Table o' Contents
Dec. 14th, 2010 | 10:10 pm
Love Her and Despair - Final Fantasy X
Welcome to a dark AU sequel answering the question: "What would have happened if Yuna had chosen the Final Summoning?" Thirteen years later, Auron and Isaaru are poised for the next showdown. But this time Sin, not Yevon, will dictate the rules of engagement.
Welcome to a dark AU sequel answering the question: "What would have happened if Yuna had chosen the Final Summoning?" Thirteen years later, Auron and Isaaru are poised for the next showdown. But this time Sin, not Yevon, will dictate the rules of engagement.
| Act I: Menace at Sea | Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| Act II: Operation Mi'ihen | Chapter 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 |
| Act III: Al Bhed Homecoming | Chapter 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 |
| Act IV: Assault on Bevelle | Chapter 24 25 26 27 28 29 |
(Map shamelessly stolen from Ultimania Guide, with a few tweaks)
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Recommended FFX Fanart (Lulu/Yuna)
Jul. 7th, 2009 | 01:03 am
Hah. I've seen this before, and just rediscovered it.
I hated the dress-up fetish in FFX-2. Yet somehow, despite the fact that this is basically "Lulu gives Yuna a makeover," I find it charming:
Just Like Sisters
...by one bourgogne on DA.
PG for necklines demonstrating Lulu's usual prudishness and modesty.
I hated the dress-up fetish in FFX-2. Yet somehow, despite the fact that this is basically "Lulu gives Yuna a makeover," I find it charming:
Just Like Sisters
...by one bourgogne on DA.
PG for necklines demonstrating Lulu's usual prudishness and modesty.
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Love Her and Despair (29)
Jul. 5th, 2009 | 10:18 am
Whoops. I knew I shouldn't have gotten excited over a rough draft. In the course of polishing prose, the chapter ballooned, and I had to break it in two. I hope I didn't raise readers' expectations too high.
Title: Love Her and Despair
Chapter: 29
Final Fantasy X/X-2 (Yes, both. AU.)
Characters: Auron, Isaaru, Maroda, Rikku, Elma, Nooj, Gippal, Paine, Baralai
Rating: PG
Word Count: 2600
Navigation: Previous Chapter | Map of Pilgrimage - Links to All Chapters
Our Story So Far: Thirteen years into High Summoner Yuna's Calm, a new Sin is suddenly the least of Spira's problems. Cid, possessed by Shuyin, has attacked Bevelle, and now seeks the doomsday weapon beneath the temple. Summoner Isaaru, his guardians and Rikku are in pursuit, after stunning Maester Baralai, Captain Juno (Paine) and her warrior monks. Gippal and Nooj remain with Baralai and Paine, hoping to mend bridges, or at least give Isaaru and friends a headstart.
Title: Love Her and DespairChapter: 29
Final Fantasy X/X-2 (Yes, both. AU.)
Characters: Auron, Isaaru, Maroda, Rikku, Elma, Nooj, Gippal, Paine, Baralai
Rating: PG
Word Count: 2600
Navigation: Previous Chapter | Map of Pilgrimage - Links to All Chapters
Our Story So Far: Thirteen years into High Summoner Yuna's Calm, a new Sin is suddenly the least of Spira's problems. Cid, possessed by Shuyin, has attacked Bevelle, and now seeks the doomsday weapon beneath the temple. Summoner Isaaru, his guardians and Rikku are in pursuit, after stunning Maester Baralai, Captain Juno (Paine) and her warrior monks. Gippal and Nooj remain with Baralai and Paine, hoping to mend bridges, or at least give Isaaru and friends a headstart.
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FFX Discussion: What are Unsent, Fayth, Aeons, Fiends, Etc?
Jul. 4th, 2009 | 06:49 pm
I'm hesitant to post this while the discussion's ongoing, but I wanna file away my thoughts on the topic on my own LJ.
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muggy_mountain asked three FFX questions on her LJ, including, "What happens to the Unsent when they die? Phoenix Down works on them, but...aren't they dead?"
Disclaimer: The following essay is uber-geeking, based on the premise that the game is presenting consistent, fully-thought-out canon, not simply things that look cool or are convenient for gameplay.
( My Unified Theory of FFX Metaphysics )
muggy_mountain asked three FFX questions on her LJ, including, "What happens to the Unsent when they die? Phoenix Down works on them, but...aren't they dead?"Disclaimer: The following essay is uber-geeking, based on the premise that the game is presenting consistent, fully-thought-out canon, not simply things that look cool or are convenient for gameplay.
( My Unified Theory of FFX Metaphysics )
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Trek Movie..
Jul. 2nd, 2009 | 11:35 pm
Very strange.
I am wistful about the new film, which I saw yesterday. Yet despite being disappointed, I am oddly resigned, even cheerful about the fact that Star Trek has moved on and left Gene Roddenberry's good (though flawed) vision behind. In my opinion --which seems not to be shared by anyone I know O.o -- they've created something new, not Star Trek any more despite the name, by borrowing details of the old Trek myths and stories while losing 90% of the spirit and flavor, the essence of what Trek used to be.
I am wistful about the new film, which I saw yesterday. Yet despite being disappointed, I am oddly resigned, even cheerful about the fact that Star Trek has moved on and left Gene Roddenberry's good (though flawed) vision behind. In my opinion --which seems not to be shared by anyone I know O.o -- they've created something new, not Star Trek any more despite the name, by borrowing details of the old Trek myths and stories while losing 90% of the spirit and flavor, the essence of what Trek used to be.
It reminds me of the way Ovid could take the main characters and plot points of classical Greek myths, inventing new episodes, telling them from a completely different perspective, and fundamentally LOSING the heart and soul of what he was rewriting most of the time -- yet his rewrites were just such rollicking good entertainment that you almost forget the original, and don't see what you're missing.
I'm afraid my nitpicks about the film may cause those who enjoyed the film to like it less. Or maybe you'll totally disagree! So... um... caveat lector.
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al;sfflas! Pleased Writer Is Pleased
Jul. 1st, 2009 | 03:28 pm
Merk.
Exciting chapter is exciting, but also clocking in at 3500 words.
Damn you, Muse, for sucking me in again!
Is 3500 words too much for a chapter? Should I break it into pieces?
Angst, character study, derring do, unexpected twists, random carnage and chaos, and just about every character has a Moment. I think it's the best chapter yet, although I will probably see all sorts of flaws about 2 hours after posting.
Exciting chapter is exciting, but also clocking in at 3500 words.
Damn you, Muse, for sucking me in again!
Is 3500 words too much for a chapter? Should I break it into pieces?
Angst, character study, derring do, unexpected twists, random carnage and chaos, and just about every character has a Moment. I think it's the best chapter yet, although I will probably see all sorts of flaws about 2 hours after posting.
Going off to be productive with real stuff for a while. Editing tonight. I want it to be perfect.
I want to drive you all mad with Dr. Who style melodrama and cliffhangers, and we are rapidly coming to the part of the story where every single scene is a cliffhanger.Where did all this Plottage come from?
May I please have my Poetic Muse back? She's so skilled with verbiage and characterization, sucks at plot. The Plot Muse knows how to juggle sixteen Plot Balls at once, but can't roll out a well-turned, apt phrase to save her life. I would like her and Poetic Muse to get married and produce offspring, instead of visiting me on alternate months.
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Hail to the Crack
Jun. 26th, 2009 | 11:50 pm
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65 Auron/Lulu -- For 100 Variations
Jun. 26th, 2009 | 09:59 pm
Only trouble with the ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif)
100variations challenge is that I wind up repeating icons I've already posted, since we have to keep the whole set together. Sooorry! ff_press purposes, this is
15 NEW Final Fantasy X icons, all Auron/Lulu.
100variations challenge is that I wind up repeating icons I've already posted, since we have to keep the whole set together. Sooorry! So for
ff_press purposes, this is 15 NEW Final Fantasy X icons, all Auron/Lulu.
Teasers:
However, there's 65 total icons...
( Under the cut... )
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Yuna/Lulu drabble, rainy day
Jun. 25th, 2009 | 10:05 pm
Posted on: ff_yuri_drabble
Title: She Blooms in Tears
Fandom: FFX
Pairing: Yuna/Lulu
Prompt: Rainy Day
Rating: PG
Words: 500
(Fake Cut)
ff_yuri_drabble Title: She Blooms in Tears
Fandom: FFX
Pairing: Yuna/Lulu
Prompt: Rainy Day
Rating: PG
Words: 500
(Fake Cut)
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Love Her and Despair (28)
Jun. 24th, 2009 | 09:00 am
Title: Love Her and DespairChapter: 28
Final Fantasy X/X-2 (Yes, both. AU.)
Characters: Auron, Paine, Baralai, Nooj, Rikku, Elma, Isaaru
Rating: G
Word Count: 2500
Navigation: Previous Chapter | Next Chapter
Map of Pilgrimage - Links to All Chapters
Our Story So Far: Thirteen years into High Summoner Yuna's Calm, a new Sin is suddenly the least of Spira's problems. Cid has been possessed by Shuyin and launched an attack on Bevelle. Summoner Isaaru, his guardians and Al Bhed allies have arrived in a second airship to stop him, but Bevelle's defenses have been turned against them as well.
( Chapter 28: Juno )
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Kimahri Love challenge
Jun. 19th, 2009 | 01:27 pm
Note: the deadline for the semi-annual Kimahri Finally Gets Some Lovin' Challenge fic-a-thon is June 20th-- tomorrow -- wow, the time crept up fast! Grab a muse, get silly, and post your level worst to the kimahri_love community.
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X-Post: A Yuna/Lulu tribble
Jun. 18th, 2009 | 08:23 am
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14 FFX Icons (Auron/Lulu)
Jun. 17th, 2009 | 10:25 pm
Still pecking away at icons, in lieu of knitting, while watching my silly baseball.
11 14 new FFX (Auron/Lulu only) icons for my intermittent 100variations claim.
Teasers: 1.
2. 
( Clickie here for the rest o' the batch )
100variations claim.Teasers: 1.
2. ( Clickie here for the rest o' the batch )
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X-post for archive purposes. Drabbles.
Jun. 13th, 2009 | 11:34 am
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Random Final Fantasy / KH Fanart
Jun. 10th, 2009 | 06:04 pm
Poking about somebody's bookmarks, I hit upon an artist whose name rings a bell, so I may be recommending someone that everyone but me knows about.
Anyway.
Recommended Fanart:
Browse Gallery of Nachtwulf for FFX/X2, FFVII, FFVIII, Kingdom Hearts, crossovers between all of the above, and a lot of portraits of original Final Fantasy X denizens on BlackGateMUX.
Tidus as Final Aeon, which is what I was GOING to post about (asking for people to help me find portraits of Final Aeons)
Baralai with a suggestive piece of rope.
High Templar Luzzu, who is apparently an unsent guardian to Summoner Ansem (the bluehaired bad!Ansem from Kingdom Hearts) in this universe. Fandom, gotta love it. O.o
Auron toting a sugar-crashed 7-year-old Tidus home
Frighteningly Bishie Young!Auron
Summoner Zell and Guardian Kinneas?!
There are NO women in this gallery except for the odd Rikku, and it's almost all characters I'm not interested in, but I like the fanart. Go figure.
Anyway.
Recommended Fanart:
Browse Gallery of Nachtwulf for FFX/X2, FFVII, FFVIII, Kingdom Hearts, crossovers between all of the above, and a lot of portraits of original Final Fantasy X denizens on BlackGateMUX.
Tidus as Final Aeon, which is what I was GOING to post about (asking for people to help me find portraits of Final Aeons)
Baralai with a suggestive piece of rope.
High Templar Luzzu, who is apparently an unsent guardian to Summoner Ansem (the bluehaired bad!Ansem from Kingdom Hearts) in this universe. Fandom, gotta love it. O.o
Auron toting a sugar-crashed 7-year-old Tidus home
Frighteningly Bishie Young!Auron
Summoner Zell and Guardian Kinneas?!
There are NO women in this gallery except for the odd Rikku, and it's almost all characters I'm not interested in, but I like the fanart. Go figure.
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Love Her and Despair (27)
Jun. 9th, 2009 | 02:48 pm
Title: Love Her and DespairChapter: 27
Final Fantasy X/X-2 (Yes, both. AU.)
Characters: Auron, Isaaru, Nooj, Rikku, Cast
Rating: PG
Word Count: 1900
Navigation: Previous Chapter | Next Chapter
Map of Pilgrimage - Links to All Chapters
Our Story So Far: Thirteen years into High Summoner Yuna's Calm, Sin/Lulu is making her own pilgrimage to destroy the Fayth and wreck vengeance against the church of Yevon. Summoner Isaaru seeks out the Al Bhed for machina aid, only to discover that Elder Cid has been possessed by Shuyin, an unquiet ghost bent on Spira's destruction. Isaaru, Auron and allies hitch a ride on Gippal's airship, hoping to catch Cid before he can activate Vegnagun, a doomsday weapon buried beneath Bevelle.
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Geeking about my own writing, and gender
Jun. 7th, 2009 | 10:06 pm
I was pondering gender, stereotypes, and my own tendency to get swept along by them, despite four years at Bryn Mawr. My fascination with Auron/Lulu has always puzzled me. Is it just that they're "hot" characters? Did Square-Enix push all the right buttons with Auron's tragic hero hunkitude, and Lulu's cynical Goth boobitude? Why on earth do I keep writing about them? (And "what's with all the het?!" but that's a whole other TMI can of worms.)
( self-exam...looking for lumps... )
There's such a fine line between evocative, mythic archetypes and superficial stereotypes. FFX -- and my own writing -- are rife with both.
( self-exam...looking for lumps... )
There's such a fine line between evocative, mythic archetypes and superficial stereotypes. FFX -- and my own writing -- are rife with both.
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A Couple FFX icons.
Jun. 7th, 2009 | 12:56 pm
Whee.
I should just save these for my next batch-of-icons post, but I am PLEASED.
Exhibit A: Userpic, which is Lulu as Yuna's Final Aeon. 'Shopped with Shiva, of course.
Exhibit B:
Mom took some digital camera movies of a thunderstorm from her deck.
So of course, I had to extract a few frames and see what would happen if I used them as "color burn" layer masks:
Interesting effect. A little random, but I think I like it.
Okay, back to housework.
I should just save these for my next batch-of-icons post, but I am PLEASED.
Exhibit A: Userpic, which is Lulu as Yuna's Final Aeon. 'Shopped with Shiva, of course.
Exhibit B:
Mom took some digital camera movies of a thunderstorm from her deck.
So of course, I had to extract a few frames and see what would happen if I used them as "color burn" layer masks:
Interesting effect. A little random, but I think I like it.
Okay, back to housework.
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Beautiful, Glorious Web Flotsam
Jun. 6th, 2009 | 11:34 am
AMV Recommendation from paperclipchains which I wish to pass on to the nerd continuum:
[Please to be moving drinks away from keyboard]
FFVII Advent Children fanvid by Driftroot, Bustin' (I highly recommend clicking link to go to YouTube and watch full-sized HQ version. This is the only Fanvid I've ever seen where I had to re-watch it several times with my finger poised over the pause button.)
paperclipchains which I wish to pass on to the nerd continuum: [Please to be moving drinks away from keyboard]
FFVII Advent Children fanvid by Driftroot, Bustin' (I highly recommend clicking link to go to YouTube and watch full-sized HQ version. This is the only Fanvid I've ever seen where I had to re-watch it several times with my finger poised over the pause button.)
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FFX Drabble: Elma/Lucil
Jun. 5th, 2009 | 10:15 am
I keep forgetting to cross-post.
Elma/Lucil keeps cropping up in my writing. (No, really?)
So, a drabble (300 words) onff_yuri_drabble:
(She Digs the Uniform...)
P.S. I don't know why it took me so long to notice Lucil's voice on this clip. Too bad she almost never gets any good lines; whoever that is can actually act when she has something to work with.
Elma/Lucil keeps cropping up in my writing. (No, really?)
So, a drabble (300 words) on
ff_yuri_drabble:(She Digs the Uniform...)
P.S. I don't know why it took me so long to notice Lucil's voice on this clip. Too bad she almost never gets any good lines; whoever that is can actually act when she has something to work with.