Emmy's Writing Journal

Title: Merry Christmas Morn
Author: ladybrighid3333
Fandom: paixaocrack, Naruto, YuGiOh, Castlevania, FMA
Characters: Bakura, Aeslyn, Zetsu, Deidara, Naruto, Tobi, Soma, Mina, and a mention of Nina
Summary: Christmas morning in the crack hotel! :o
Rating: G
Warnings: has the starting tracings of sugary fluff :D
Word Count: 280 words
Author's Note: This is what happens when I have too many muses and not enough time to write a full story. XD You get a scene clip! Happy Holidays, Matt, Infy, Mel, Yui, and Hati.

( Bakura woke to find a little girl curled up beside him on his usual chair in the corner of the hotel lobby. )

Title: Moving Day
Author: ladybrighid3333
Word Count: 702 words
Rating: PG
Characters: Hayate, Bakura
Fandom: Pretear, paixaocrack, Naruto, YuGiOh!
Summary: The backstory to the doll Bakura gave Aeslyn for Christmas, and some of the backstory for the shift from Red Rose Mansion to the hotel in the crack-timeline.


( Moving Day )

Title: Pumpkin Carving and Memories
Author: ladybrighid3333
Fandom: paixaocrack crossover(Naruto, Naruto OC, Prétear, YuGiOh)
Disclaimer: I don't own the sentienthouse(sentienthouse), Hayate from Prétear, Bakura Ryou from YuGiOh!, Zetsu and Deidara from Naruto, or Aeslyn(rose_minja).
Rating: PG—small dose of angst, mini dose of humor, and a lot of thought
Word Count: 475 words
Setting: paixaocrack: Post-crack-hell labyrinth, back at the Surface-House
Summary: Bakura and Hayate talk about the reasons for jack-o-lanterns while making a memorial to a certain someone.
Inspiration: "Even if you're not around,
You're still in my life tonight"
-Tremolo, "I Believe (Love is the Greatest Revenge)"
Challenge: tweetyiscool29's Lyrical Lit Challenge 2007,
"When it gets cold,
And it feels like the end
There's no place to go"
-Avril Lavigne, "Keep Holding On"

( Hayate watched as Bakura tackled gutting the pumpkin... )

Hayate ran toward Himeno. He knew she'd probably react with a punch that he was starting to find a...tradition, in some sense of the word.

Allowing one's self to be quite literally knocked off one's feet for a romantic interest is a rather unorthodox method of professing one's affection for someone else, but Hayate did know he probably couldn't get his act together easily enough to express it otherwise. And besides the point, anything was well worth knowing she was safe.

He slowed when he saw the pink flipped hair amid the sea of blondes--Tulip Head, the Pretear he had found on his own. The wind swept the glittering packed dirt and cobblestone road lined in leafe-less flowers, trees and grass. "Himeno!"

As he neared the Pretear, he didn't quite smile, but instead said, "I'm glad you are safe."

Forever Yours

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh, Anna and Anaka owned by Kendra Yuy, or “To Where You Are” sung by Josh Groban.

Dedication: To nataku_savur, who still sticks by me, even if I do keep killing off or injuring her favorite character. She’s one of the best, no matter how much she denies it. And to those who have loved and lost. And to those who still search, hope, and dream for love to come. Brightest blessings to you all.

Summary: Seto Kaiba deathfic-songfic. ONE SHOT Anna thinks about her husband's death and something happens. She learns that even though someone is gone forever their love still remains where one can find it.

Rating: T

Notes: OOC-ness (out-of-character-ness) is my forte. Anna’s eyes change color. Usually from a grayish blue, to dark blue, to a dark blue-green, then to an almost ocean-green. They are naturally blue. They will usually change if (a) she doesn’t feel well, (b) she’s really tired, or (c) there are other reasons that would take too long to list here. Yami is Yami Yugi.

###story border#### ::Location/Date/Time change (and I don’t mean Daylight Savings Time)::

(translation or A/Ns) /thoughts and Anna to Anaka mindlink/ //Anaka to Anna mindlink// ~lyrics~

( Forever Yours )

Daughters of Mother Earth
By Koneko
Me: Well, this is certainly a turning point…I’m doing an original work! *laughs* An accomplishment, I must say! *looking at the page amount* I guess I can’t help writing too much! Next year, however, I shall have a real epic in 3 sections w/ a cute partner who may carry on my evil habits after I’ve graduated. Some people will get my joke about the title. In addition, I have to thank some people. Especially my Moonlight and Magick group friends, who have been kind enough to allow me to make my bonfire scene based off their Ostara bonfire format. *hugs sylvermagic, a.k.a. ladydruantia, the group leader*
Before I begin, I’ll identify the characters as it’s a little unclear as many of them have several names they go by: one everyday name, one magickal name and a nickname.
Cleopatra: aka Rabiah and Cleo, she is one of Diana’s friends and she worships the Egyptian gods and goddesses in her heritage as an Egyptian Wicca.
Diana: aka Myst, she is a Druid and she is rather sensitive about what she believes in.
Vivienne: aka Viv and Lucia, she is an eclectic pagan and she combines a few different beliefs
Kali: a Catholic girl who is friends with Cleopatra, Diana and Vivienne
Catrina: one of Diana’s cousins, who is married and taught Diana about Druidry, she is Diana’s teacher and friend.
Gwen: Gwen is a very open student in Diana’s English and Gym class. Her mother’s a nurse and her father’s a vet and she knows a lot of remedies from her mother.
Ms. Clark: Diana, Cleo, Kali and Gwen’s English teacher
Sterling: Catrina’s husband, he is also a Druid and teaches Diana, he plays a flute made of elder wood, one of many sacred trees

“The goddess…is a brilliant being. One who can love man and forgive his mistakes.”— Vice in Terra by Soome Lee

“Be merciful, just as also your father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.” —Jesus in The Gospel According to Luke 6:36-37
( Daughters of Mother Earth )
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Sources
1) Scarab hieroglyph pronunciation and meaning: Ancient Egyptian Magick by Bob Brier
2) Bonfire Stuff provided by ladydruantia: “Fire gathering call” by ladydruantia; “Fires of Freedom Song” by Starhawk; “Fire Fire Fire” by Pomegranate Rose; “Hear Me Calling” Author Unknown; “I am” 3rd stanza contributed by Whispering Willow http://www.angelfire.com/music4/thegoddess/chant.html; Alteration of “Goddess is Alive” Author Unknown; “Mother Goddess” Contributed by Phoenix http://www.angelfire.com/music4/thegoddess/chant.html; “The Rainbow Connection” from The Muppet Movie; “Blessings unto us all” by ladydruantia
3) Bonfire stuff provided by patsguurl: “Roll call” by patsguurl
4) Bonfire stuff provided by rowanwatersprite: “Ancient Mother” by Unknown Author
5) Bonfire stuff provided by jmoote: “The Weaver” by Unknown Author; “Goddess Chant” by Unknown Author

To the Guild Faerie Queen, Becki:
Dark to light
Cycles again
Light to dark
Start again

Seed to grain
Bud to bloom
Nighttime
Daytime

Nature cycles
And we grow
We live
WE learn
We know

Each bonfire
Has its meanings
Each omen
Gives us a likely future

We grow
We change
We understand
We try

Together
In our special group
We help
We hope
We live
We grow

Disclaimer: All references to Neopia are (c) 2004 Neopets, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used With Permission; All reference to the events in the Neopets' Moonlight and Magick Guild are (c) November 23 2004 in Moonlight and Magick Guild, used with and without permission by a fellow member.

The Day We Became the Coconut Legion
By Vivian/Koneko aka Neopets user dragonmistress356/moonlit_woods_magick

Once upon a time, something very strange happened in the land of Neopia. A group of council and elders from the Moonlight and Magick Guild started to change their fonts to orange, talk about coconuts or "cocnuts", change their avvies to Pirate themes, and worship a lady who had joined the council a few months back for organizational purposes. This lady was called Rowan. Rowan was deemed The Mistress of the Great and Mystical Coconut.

No one knew why it happened. Some said Rowan had teamed up with the Evil Villians of Neopia in a plot to take over the guild and then the world. Some said it was a Neopets glitch. Some said it was just a way to be outrageous and silly.

I don't know why it happened either. I refused to conform to the "coconut-ty ness" but I did have the strange urge to sing my friend's parody of "We're Off to See the Wizard" and "I"ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts" which is called "We're Off to See the Coconuts."
The End

The “Our Father” from the Point of View of Yugi Motou from Yu-Gi-Oh!

Great Guardian and Protector,
May I respect your presence in all that I do and say.
May I recognize and help bring about a place where the Heart of the Cards applies not only to my favorite card game, but also to the people around me.
Make me aware of what will unlock the memories of the past and its effect on my present and future life.
Help my Yami, the Pharaoh, learn who he was in the past and help my friends recognize true friendship.
Prevent us from hurting our rivals and remind us to forget about those who have hurt us in the past.
Allow Yami Bakura and Malik to see that they don’t need to steal the Millennium Items to achieve true happiness.
Protect me and my friends from the coming of the Shadow Realm.
A friend forever,
Yugi Motou

Rei~
Betony and I went to a Pride event. I worry a little about Betony. This is her first Pride. And especially because she is bisexual and bisexual people get a lot of shit from both straight and gay communities. I just want my girlfriend to be happy. I love her dearly.

Betony was talking to some people and suddenly she ran off. I followed her and saw her run into the restrooms at City Hall. I found her sobbing in one of the cubicles. I stood before the closed door, making certain she could recognize my shoes, “Betony, are you okay?” I heard her sob, “I’ll be fine. Go enjoy yourself.” I stood there for a long while, knowing there was probably a gaggle of girls watching me, thinking ‘This is a really bad break up scene.’ “No, I’m not going to be able to enjoy myself if you’re going to stay in here crying, Betony. I love you. I want you to be proud of who you are. I want you happy most of all. Come out and I’ll give you a hug. I think you need one.”

Slowly the door creaked open and I knew everyone could see the tears streaking my love's cheeks. She collapsed into my arms and I held her close. Then she looked up, “Why do they hate me? Bisexuality is not a crime. I am not transitional or insecure. This is not a phase. I accept them for who they love, why won’t they accept me?” I held her closer to me, unconsciously rocking back and forth, still knowing we had an audience. I didn’t want to bring my girl’s attention to that though. Knowing that she was very self-conscious and still not quite accustomed to being “out of the closet.”

-Betony-
Rei and I walked around the school campus, occasionally wincing over a few kids saying "That's so gay" about classes and people and also the typical "all-girls' school" view of "Oh, she's such a dyke" for a girl who was flirty and wore her skirts hiked up so you could see her shorts or her panties. I don't think they realize tht Rei and I are members of the GLBT community. We're normal humans. I'm a member of SADD and the school newspaper. Rei is a member of ADA, Gospel Choir and Campus Ministry Service Club. You would think we were your average high school students. We just hold hands a lot and we dance together at the school dances. You see us together a lot. Everyone seems to think we're perverts because we are so close. I admit a fondness for shonen-ai and shojo-ai animes, but that isn't even explicit stuff, so I really don't get it. Just kissing, holding hands, hugs, cuddles, and dancing. It's the same method Rei and I use to show our affection for each other. We aren't flamboyant gays. We're very modest and sincere about our relationship.

And that's what I like best.

Betony and I walked around the campus, which is crowded in the early summer because it is so warm and nice and even the freshwomen are allowed their freedom from the sign-in support centers. Finally, we arrived at our tree. No one likes it since it is old and buggy, overrun by big and small ants. I sat down on the ground and Betony followed suit. I pulled out my rough draft of my latest QuAC book review, watching Betony out of the corner of my eye sketching. It was a different sort of sketching. Not of people or trees, but of the play of the light and shadow over the clearing in front of us. Betony knows I am fascinated by those drawings.

I smiled, “Art project?” She shook her head, “No. This is just for fun. Is that another book review?” I nodded and she returned to her sketch as I focused on my work, checking my watch every few minutes. It had taken a good ten minutes to get up the hill. Not that it bothered me that Betty was slow. She takes her time since she knows I don’t like to have to walk her back down the hill to the nurse when she has an asthma attack in this kind of weather. It’s been too hot and the pollen lingers in the air. It’s disgusting, but it’s terrible to stay in the upper campus support centers because everyone goes to the two air-conditioned ones and then it’s not cool enough. When I finished, I tucked my review back into my bag and leaned back against the tree, not really caring about the ants and inchworms that bothered so many of the other girls.

Betony put down her sketchbook and moved closer to me, resting her head on my shoulder. I put my arm around her shoulder, just a little amused about her initiative. It is rare that she gets intimate with me at school. Until the hallways empty of girls at our school, she restricts me to just holding hands and the occasional friendly greeting or cheer-up hug.

To: Ford Prefect
From: Mandisa
Characters/Pairings: Malfoy and the goons, Theodore Nott, Seto/Pegasus (Pegasus POV)
Rating:G(very G)
Disclaimer: Yuugiou is owned by Kazuki Takahashi and all the animation affiliates. Harry Potter is owned by J.K. Rowling. “Merry Christmas Darling” is by The Carpenters and I don’t own it either.
Themes: snow day, gingerbread and tinsel XD >>; I like throwing everything together... XD Plus I know I"m going to not post anything if I don't start now! XD I'll try to do some separate. AND if I don't, at the end of this, I'll give you a link where I'll write them after the exchange. 'Kay, Ford?
Notes: Umm…*points to brick* Writers block and Procrastination sowwy… …It’s poorly done, this isn’t my best quality partial songfic….HP/YGO crossover. I argued for awhile about where to sort the two Yuugiou characters. Finally settled on Slytherin, although my Pegasus seems to be…off for a Slytherin…he’s femme…and pathetic… >>; Apparently, my brain only keeps Seto and YnB canon when I write… Nott is actually just mentioned a couple times in the Potter books; his big part was removed from the books according to JKR…

( Alone )

To: Ford Prefect
From: Mandisa
Characters/Pairings: YnBakura/Shizuka(Shizuka’s POV), mentions of: Anzu, Ryou, Jou, and Malik
Rating: PG-13 for one brief encounter with strong language.
Disclaimer: Yuugiou is owned by Kazuki Takahashi and all the animation affiliates.
Theme: Week 2-- Ribbons and bows
Notes: I’m just going to say you’re making me have a lot of firsts Ford. ^_^ First time writing Seto/Jou in a non-joking fashion, first time doing a YnB/Shizuka story, soon to be my first serious crossover… So, I know my quality’s a bit rough on these, but I’m doing the best I can. ^_^ Set sometime between the end of the Battle City arc and the beginning of the Memory World Arc. Kind of starts fluffy, ends kind of borderline tearful. Kind of inspired by the song "All I Want For Christmas is You" (which is apparently stuck in my head permanently)

( My Christmas Wish )

To: Ford Prefect
From: Mandisa
Characters/Pairings: Mokuba(POV), Seto/Jou
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Yuugiou is owned by Kazuki Takahashi and all the animation affiliates.
Notes: "Chihuahua" for Jou has been adopted from a bunch of other fanfic writers (personally, I don’t even know when that started...) A bit of an ADD Mokuba. I keep making him ramble and digress! XD Ugh…this really shows how long it’s been since I’ve written a fanfic of fluffy sorts... Or any fanfic at all, for that matter. SO, plausible OOC warning. Schoolwork, plus NaNoWriMo definitely turns your brain to mush by the end of November. I’ll get better, though! Promise!

( Winter Parties )

( Betony Nature Prophet )