#Mulder and Buffy Team-Up

[enchantedquill-40]

Chapter 1: Endless Echoes

The morning sun hung low over Sunnydale, casting long shadows that whispered of the secrets hidden within its quaint streets. Fox Mulder, FBI agent and paranormal investigator, awoke with a sense of déjà vu that sent a shiver down his spine. He glanced at the clock – 6:00 AM. It was the same time as yesterday. And the day before that. And the day before that.

Mulder's mind raced as he retraced the events of the previous days, realizing he was trapped in a time loop. The supernatural tendrils of Sunnydale seemed to have ensnared him in a relentless repetition. Determined to uncover the truth, he headed to the local coffee shop, where the day always seemed to begin.

As he entered, he noticed a familiar face – Buffy Summers, the Slayer. Her expression mirrored Mulder's confusion, and recognition flickered in their eyes. Unbeknownst to both, their paths were entwined by a force beyond their understanding.

"Mulder, right?" Buffy questioned, sensing a kindred spirit in this strange loop.

Mulder nodded, "Yeah, and you're Buffy. Looks like we're stuck in the same time warp."

The duo decided to join forces, combining Mulder's expertise in the unexplained with Buffy's combat skills. Days blurred together as they investigated the eerie happenings in Sunnydale. Supernatural creatures, cryptic messages, and a pervasive darkness surrounded them, leaving Mulder and Buffy to decipher the puzzle that bound them to this perpetual day.

Little did they know, the key to breaking the cycle lay hidden in the convergence of their shared experiences, as the town of Sunnydale held secrets that transcended the boundaries of time. As Mulder and Buffy delved deeper into their investigation, they found themselves taking a brief respite at the local diner. The atmosphere was charged with an unspoken understanding of their shared predicament. Seated across from each other in a dimly lit booth, Buffy couldn't help but notice Mulder's intensity.

"Why do you believe in UFOs?" Buffy asked, a playful smirk dancing on her lips as she observed the earnestness in Mulder's eyes.

Mulder leaned back, a small smile playing on his lips. "I've seen things, Buffy. Unexplained phenomena that defy conventional logic. There's a truth out there, hidden in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered. UFOs are just a small part of a much larger mystery."

Buffy raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Mulder's conviction. "So, you're saying you've had close encounters of the third kind?"

Mulder chuckled, "More like close encounters of various kinds. From abductions to sightings, the truth is out there, and it's not always friendly."

Buffy leaned in, her tone shifting to a more serious note. "I've faced my fair share of supernatural threats, but UFOs and extraterrestrial stuff? That's a whole new level, Mulder."

Mulder nodded, his gaze fixed on a distant point. "Sunnydale isn't just a hotspot for vampires and demons. There's something deeper, something interdimensional. I've seen patterns in the occurrences here, like the town itself is a convergence point for the unexplained."

Buffy's curiosity grew as Mulder shared his experiences, each word revealing the weight of his convictions. "You really think breaking this time loop involves something otherworldly?"

Mulder met her eyes, his gaze unwavering. "I do. There's a connection between the loop and the supernatural forces at play in Sunnydale. We just need to figure out how to disrupt it."

Buffy's playful demeanor softened as she considered Mulder's words. "Well, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that the supernatural tends to leave its fingerprints all over the place. Let's follow the breadcrumbs and find the source of this loop."

Their alliance deepened as they continued their investigation, combing through Sunnydale's dark corners. Mulder's unwavering belief in the unexplained resonated with Buffy, creating a camaraderie born out of a shared pursuit of the truth. Together, they faced each day with newfound determination, determined to break free from the temporal chains that bound them.

As they navigated through the town's mysteries, Mulder and Buffy found themselves entangled not only in the supernatural web of Sunnydale but also in the enigma of their own connection. The chemistry between them sparked like static in the air, a subtle tension that neither of them fully acknowledged.

Amidst the cryptic symbols and unearthly occurrences, Mulder and Buffy discovered a hidden chamber beneath Sunnydale, a nexus of mystical energy that seemed to be the epicenter of the time loop. Together, they faced a formidable adversary, a being that reveled in the manipulation of time and reveled in the chaos it sowed.

In the climactic confrontation, Mulder and Buffy combined their strengths. Mulder's knowledge of the unknown complemented Buffy's formidable combat skills. As the battle unfolded, the temporal disturbance began to unravel, reality itself warping and shifting.

In the aftermath, as they stood on the precipice of breaking free, Mulder and Buffy shared a lingering look. The echoes of their shared experiences lingered, leaving an indelible mark on both. The time loop shattered, releasing them from the repetitive grasp of Sunnydale.

As the sun set over the town, Mulder and Buffy faced an uncertain future, forever bound by the strange tapestry of their encounter. The truth may have set them free, but the mysteries of Sunnydale continued to whisper in the shadows, leaving the door open for new adventures and unexplored realms beyond the ordinary.

Buffy and Mulder, standing amidst the remnants of the temporal disruption, exchanged determined glances. Buffy, always ready for action, took charge. "We need to trace our paths, figure out the origin of this loop. Maybe there's a clue we missed."

Mulder nodded, his analytical mind already in motion. "Agreed. Let's revisit the places where the loop started each day. There must be a common thread or source tying this all together."

They retraced their steps through Sunnydale, revisiting the coffee shop, the diner, and the mysterious chamber beneath the town. Along the way, they encountered remnants of their previous loops – fragments of conversations, subtle changes in the environment, and lingering traces of the supernatural.

As they approached the hidden chamber, a surge of energy pulsed through the air. Buffy's instincts kicked in, sensing the residual power that still lingered. "This is where it all began. Whatever's causing the loop, it has to be linked to this place."

Mulder examined the symbols etched into the chamber walls, recognizing patterns from his own experiences. "These symbols are a key to the disturbance. They hold the secrets of the loop, and breaking them might release us from this temporal grip."

Together, they deciphered the symbols, their collaboration blending Mulder's expertise with Buffy's instinctual understanding of mystical forces. A revelation struck Mulder as he connected the dots. "Buffy, the loop is fueled by a malevolent entity drawn to the convergence of supernatural energies in Sunnydale. It's feeding off the distortions it creates."

Buffy clenched her fists, ready for the final showdown. "So, if we take down this entity, we break the loop and free Sunnydale from its grip. Let's do this, Mulder."

The duo faced the entity, a swirling mass of dark energy that seemed to defy the laws of reality. Mulder, armed with knowledge, and Buffy, with her Slayer strength, launched a coordinated assault. The battle was intense, each blow striking at the very fabric of the temporal disturbance.

As they fought, the symbols on the chamber walls flickered and waned. The entity, weakened by their combined efforts, lashed out in a final desperate attempt to maintain control. But Mulder and Buffy stood strong, united in purpose.

With a final surge of power, they overcame the entity, shattering the remaining fragments of the time loop. The chamber trembled as reality itself stabilized, returning to its natural course. Sunnydale, once ensnared in a perpetual day, now breathed with newfound freedom.

As Mulder and Buffy caught their breath, the weight of their shared experience lingered. The town may have been liberated, but the enigma of their connection remained. With a glance, they acknowledged the unspoken bond forged through the crucible of the time loop.

Sunnydale, bathed in the glow of a setting sun, stood silent witness to the duo's triumph. Mulder and Buffy, having unraveled the mysteries of the supernatural, now faced an uncertain horizon, their destinies forever entwined by the echoes of a time loop that had tested the limits of their beliefs and abilities.

Supernatural Investigations

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[lol-jackles]

Real question that I’d love your expert answer on.

The Winchesters was terribly marketed and from my understanding, that is the role of the producers/showrunner to create the elevator speech and marketing materials for the series, correct?

The way TW was sold to the audience seemed unexciting, unclear and didn’t match up with how the show ended. It’s like they weren’t really sure who the audience was supposed to be so the messages were so general that I don’t think it targeted or resonated with anyone. (My marketing prof always said when you try to target everyone, you appeal to no one.).

Just like the majority of the fandom, the concept was poorly conceived and even more poorly executed.

Regardless—- Now that we know how the prequel turned sequel played out, (1) who would you have targeted the message to, and (2) how would you have described the series to make it make sense to that audience.

I’d love to hear how you would have sold it to get people watch it.

While you are correct that producers/showrunner create elevator pitches, the marketing materials are created by an agency outside the studio. The agency hires Promotion Producers to develop campaign strategies and create promotional materials such as trailers and commercials according to set of specifications. Where those specifications come from can be good questions. Ideally, they are from showrunners, but often are from Senior Producer or from the studios' own marketing team.

So in The Winchesters, the Promotion Producers are given scenes from the show's producers with ideas of the show's message. But the Promotion Producers have to work closely with the studios marketing team and often campaign ideas don't sync up. Think back to Supernatural trailers, half the time they are completely misdirects on the instructions by studio's marketing team because they believe it's more interesting that way.

Promotion Producers know there are 4 major demographics called "the quadrant" and realistically they can only target one, maybe two if they're lucky.

Since Supernatural has "males over 25", WB may have been trying to get the "females under 25" with The Winchesters by going the Buffy-lite vibe while also trying to attract "females over 25" with Jensen Ackles's Dean-the-narrator.

"I’d love to hear how you would have sold it to get people watch it."

Well, for starters, even though it's a John and Mary Winchester story don't call it a John and Mary Winchester story because SPN fans already knows that story. Instead do what they did 18 years ago when they promoted Supernatural as X-Files meet Hardy boys. Focus on the spooky atmosphere and the characters searching for monsters in the sewer. This gets audiences asking why these young people are hunting for things that go bump in the night because why would anybody in their right mind do that? That is the hook. Have John mention that hunting monsters and demons is dangerous and ask why would Mary do it. Hint at her motives. Is it for revenge? Does she belong to a secret society? When she mentioned her father in passing, is she from a line of hunters? Show action shots of the 4 young people fighting monsters and make it look like they're losing. Then have an ending shot of one of them looking bloody, triumphant, and mad.

And don't call it a romance story, Supernatural was never about romance. X Files was never about romance either and fans went nuts over the chemistry between Scully and Mulder. If young John and Mary have chemistry, great, let the fans ship them first and then go for the romance.

[captainlordauditor]

Enough about in-universe superhero RPF. I wanna talk about how fanfic and the stuff it’s of is different in universe

in the DCU, the MCU is not as popular as it is in ours. It probably holds a similar place as Fast & Furious does for us - there’s a dozen movies, and everyone’s probably seen one or two, but it’s not as omnipresent as our MCU because it’s not as escapist or fantastical

Powerpuff Girls, American Dragon, Kim Possible, etc don’t exist. They fall under the “this would encourage kids to do way too much dangerous shit” provision.

Henry Danger on the other hand, DOES exist, because it’s the 12 year old equivalent of a workplace comedy

DCU Star Trek TOS couldn’t get a Martian on deck due to budget constraints, but in TNG, instead of being Betazoid, Deanna Troi is Martian

Very Special Episode where they meet a Betazoid and we learn that Not All Telepaths Are The Same. This is a heavy handed metaphor for race vs culture

"Mulder, if the government isn’t trying to cover up the existence of Martian Manhunter, why would they be trying to cover up the existence of Reticulians?”

Marvel universe Law & Order’s 50+ Very Special Ripped From The Headlines Episodes about mutant discrimination

Assorted controversies about hiring actual alien/mutant actors to play alien/mutant characters

Magneto biopic. Nuff said

Vampires are real so an awful lot of Buffy The Vampire Slayer is identity porn and not, like, the broader urban fantasy masquerade

Occasionally Sam and Dean team up with local (made up for the show, of course) superheroes who try to get them to have secret identities

potential Doctor Who episodes:

DCU: the Doctor meets the All Star Squadron. The current Ray gave them permission to use his dad, the first Ray, but only if Donna gets to punch the first Ray in the face

Marvel universe: the Doctor meets the Howling Commandos. Ends with a heart touching moment where they meet present day Cap.

“My headcanon is that Sherlock is actually a mutant with memory powers but since they didn’t have DNA testing in the 1880s nobody knows that”

hundreds of fics where omegaverse dynamics are just a common meta/mutant power

“....and they were ALL MUTANTS ALL ALONG” being the equivalent of “IT WAS ALL A DREAM” but for urban fantasy instead of secondary world fantasy

[oveliagirlhaditright]

Okay. thoughts on some of the Buffy books I finished, but hadn't really had time to review before.

Halloween Rain: I feel like this one or Coyote Moon might be my least favorite ones now (or parts of the Unseen Trilogy). Just because nothing really substantial happened in either one. Like, Coyote Moon, this is another season one book, but this is very early season one (in fact, the wiki might even list this as the earliest tie-in novel, timeline-wise). Like, Principal Flutie is still alive, so "The Pack" hasn't even happened yet. I don't know which novel I like better. I feel like Coyote Moon is probably better, overall, if for no other reason than having a nice twist. Though I do appreciate this early Buffy being super brave and risking her life to defeat the scariest thing she's faced thus far: it's a villain that kind of reminded me of the Headless Horseman (though it had a head: a flaming Jack-o-Lantern one); and this demon had killed a Slayer in the past. And if Buffy hadn't acted, he would have kept coming after her every Halloween and the Slayers after her. I also loved the costumes here: Buffy as a pirate, Xander and Willow as Mulder and Scully from the X-Files, I think (and if I got those names wrong, I apologize. I've never seen that show), and Cordelia as Morticia Adams. There was also some guy dressed as the Phantom of the Opera, that Cordy went off with, and I approve;)

I'm just putting all of the Unseen Trilogy together here. Overall... I really was not a big fan of this trilogy, since it leaned too heavily on the gang and mafia stuff--and not on the magic that I'm here for when it comes to the Buffyverse--and so I was really bored most of the time. I loved the character interactions in this saga, just not the plot. Except for book three. Book three was fire, where Buffy, Angel, and Faith (and somewhat Spike) were in different alternate universes, working together to find these missing teens and go home, and Buffy and Angel even saw some realities where they could have been together (though I wish we could have gotten more of that, because it was sort of tell and not show). I also really love the girl Alina who was involved with that plot. Like, I wish that whole thing could have shown up earlier, instead of mostly book three, but oh well.

Monster Island: Monster Island is the best thing ever. After "Go Ask Malice," it's probably my favorite Buffy tie-in novel so far. This is everything we ever needed, but didn't know to ask for. -cries because I've asked for forever to see all of the Scoobies and Angel Investigations teams together, and this book finally gives it to us- And there are just so many great interactions here! Like some of Fred and Tara's are just inspired. I might ship those two together now... And tying this into Doyle stuff--like Doyle's father wanting revenge against Angel, because he blames him for Doyle's death--just gives me all the feels. I also love all the father talk in here, and everyone examining their relationship with their own fathers (most of our characters, except for Fred, Willow, and somewhat Cordelia) had horrible relationships with their fathers, but they of course realize that it doesn't matter where you come from, it matters what you choose. Just really good stuff overall.

[this-is-quite-homoerotic]

Buffy episode plots I’d like to steal for Torchwood fic (part 2):

Spoilers for Buffy The Vampire Slayer

2x06 Halloween - Set during season 2, the team is cajoled into dressing up for Halloween by an enthusiastic Gwen who has secretly-equally-enthusiastic Ianto’s support (the two of them working together are unstoppable!).

Halloween seemed like it’d be a quiet night, so they agree to take the chance to wind down together on their night off, but have to make a little detour to the Hub when the rift monitor gives off some weird readings. While they’re in the Hub, it happens: everyone in the area becomes the characters/people/things they were dressed as.

Option A: none of them remember who they are and they have to work together to solve the mystery while in a highly bizarre place (the Hub) they can’t quite make sense of.

Option B: all of them lose their memories when they become their costumes except one of them who hadn’t changed yet for whatever reason.

Either way, Ianto is dressed as James Bond. Jack can be dressed as Han Solo in a ‘subtle’ bid to seduce appeal to Ianto (who’s had a crush on Han Solo since he was a teen is a Star Wars fan), and Gwen and Rhys should go as Mulder and Scully. (I initially thought it’d be fun to have Gwen and Rhys in Buffy and Xander’s shoes - so Rhys being some kind of combat specialist and Gwen being someone with no fighting abilities and no willingness to fight because she doesn’t think it’s her place - if only to mirror the badass scene when she turns back in the nick of time and kicks some ass impressively; so that’s on the table. Yet another option because it’s too good a couples’ costume to ignore: Morticia and Gomez Addams. Please imagine Gwen in a tight black dress and dramatic goth make up, you’re welcome.) Owen would dress as a mad scientist, probably, and Martha should go as the Doctor, purely for the chaos of it all. Tosh should go as 1980s Madonna for no other reason than I think she’d rock that look and she’s about the right age to have grown up with Madonna being a huge icon. Another hilarious option is one of them dressing as an alien, either a real one or a fictional one from some movie/book/comic/series (I’m open to hearing other costume ideas, leave them in the notes!).

This would be such a good story, though! We get the clash when they all turn into their costumes, the inevitable argument because none of them trusts the others, but they still decide to work together to figure out what’s happening (who discovers the pteranodon first?) and there should be an alarm of some sort indicating there’s a problem, which they will then have to solve despite not being prepared to, at all.

They should find some photos of all of them together, and Ianto should go for the computers and find the CCTV, which half of them will believe is fake anyway. I want Ianto pulling out all manner of spy gadgets and I want Jack to boast about how he’s wanted in 12 galaxies and talk about Star Wars’ tech as if it is reality (because for him it is), maybe offhandedly inviting Ianto for a ride on his ship in order to secure more time with him and seduce him.

Owen should at some point try to cut one of them open and/or to do experiments on them, and all the while, Doctor!Martha should be vibrating with manic energy and talking a mile a minute while she scans them with her sonic screwdriver and wonders where her TARDIS went; she’d be the one who knows the most about their situation, since the Doctor is both from this reality and aware of what Torchwood is/that aliens are very real/a time traveler that knows a lot of what has happened and will happen throughout history. She should therefore be the one who ultimately figures out what caused this weird phenomenon and how to reverse it (I call generic yet conveniently specific alien tech).

Tosh should at first think this is a practical joke (maybe that she’s in a gig, in some tv show her manager booked for her? and all these people are playing a prank on her, obviously). When she realises they’re serious, she should be completely incredulous about these weird people’s weird conspiracy theories and trying to escape the whole time. If she escapes, Ianto and Jack can go track her down to make sure she’s alright, since everyone else outside has also been turned into their costumes, so plenty of ghouls, zombies and other scaries are out tonight. Actually, maybe a few of them can go patrol to try to keep people from dying. Martha would be the de facto leader after a bit of friction, maybe she’d send a couple of them out to try and keep the streets safe while she works on the mystery.

I’m not sure about Gwen and Rhys because I can’t decide which costumes I want for them, since all the options would be hilarious, and one or both of them could also be the ones who remember who they are and have to try to rein in the others (I vote Rhys).

[typingtess]

Tiptoeing through the “Raising the Dead” guest cast.

Frank Military as David Kessler Before he was electrocuting Sam, drilling Deeks’s teeth, blowing up the team in Mexico and coming up with the band of streaming serial killers (still an open storyline), Frank Military was a working actor.  He had guest roles in Miami Vice, C.A.T. Squad, Superboy, The X-Files, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, CSI and Windfall.  Appeared in a few feature films as well.

I checked out the AV Club review of “3”, The X-Files episode with Military.  They were not a fan but it is a retro review (it wasn’t as good as Buffy – well, Buffy wasn’t on in 1994).  Their look at Military’s character John:

“The trio of vampires that Mulder tracks down aren't exactly Anne Rice heavy, but they are pretty tedious. The only one we get to know at all, John, looks like he just got thrown out of a Creed concert. During interrogation he spouts the usual religious rhetoric, and in one of the ep's few cool moments, Mulder doesn't buy it–believing John's faking his condition, Mulder has him put in a cell with a high window. The sun rises, and John burns. Later on he comes back, which is about the only interesting thing he manages to accomplish, even if it a little vague.”

The Creed concert line has some real truth to it.

Izabella Miko as Michelle Boucher Played Raja in The Cape and Katya in Chicago Fire.  Appeared in episodes of Deadwood, Chaos, Love Bites, Law & Order: SVU, Supernatural, Anger Management, Scorpion, The Mick, Criminal Minds and The Hunters.

Angel Parker as Secret Service Agent Alicia Monroe Was Tasha Davenport in Lab Rats, Shawn Chapman in American Crime Story, Alex Green in The Strain, Heidi Baker in Trial & Error and Catherine Wilder in Runaways.

Guest roles include Angel, Criminal Minds, ER, Eli Stone, The Young and the Restless, The Closer, Castle, Hannah Montana, Days of Our Lives, Soul Man, Sean Saves the World, Gang Related, Rebel, Teachers, Rel, 9-1-1: Lone Star and The Rookie.

Parker in her trailer.

Matt Peters as FBI Agent Michael Rudolph Was in Joel Luschek in Orange is the New Black and appeared in episodes of Weeds, Santiago, Rush Hour and Superstore.

Bojesse Christopher as Deputy Warden Max Fielder Played Billy O’Connell in Picket Fences and Det. Richard Kitting in True Detective.

Guest roles include Married with Children, Ferris Bueller, DEA, Silk Stalkings, Quantum Leap, Beverly Hills 90210 (1994), Unhappily Ever After, Pacific Blue, High Incident, Land’s End, Good vs. Evil, Strange Ones and Deputy.

Christopher provided multiple photos of his time on set with this Instagram post.

Daryl Crittenden as Randy Sinclair Played Chris Bowman in Heroes.  Guest starred in Nip/Tuck, The Young and the Restless, Torchwood, Friends with Benefits, Desperate Housewives, CSI, Franklin & Bash, Black & White, Justified, Days of Our Lives, Hart of Dixie, 2 Broke Girls, Hench, Criminal Minds and Hot in Cleveland.

Critteden also had a few photos with an Instagram post.

Adam George Key as LAPD Officer Harrison Back from “Murder of Crows” last season.  Key co-wrote “Monster” with Frank Military.

Jason Medwin as Prison Guard #1 A rather large fellow, Medwin appeared in episodes of How I Met Your Mother, Torchwood, Scandal, Shameless, Baskets, Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Glow, Lethal Weapon, Jane the Virgin, Single Parents, Euphoria and The Kominsky Method.

David Proffitt as Prison Guard #2 Guest roles in General Hospital, Veep and SWAT (2020).

Written: Frank Military wrote/co-wrote "Little Angels", "Deliverance", "Lockup", "The Job", "Greed", "Betrayal", "Crimeleon", "Vengeance", "Out of the Past" Part One, "Rude Awakenings" Part Two, season four’s finale "Descent", season five’s premiere "Ascension", "Allegiance", "Spoils of War", "Black Budget", SEAL Hunter", "Rage", "Unspoken", "Unlocked Mind", "Revenge Deferred", "The Seventh Child", "Crazy Train", "Uncaged", "The Silo", "Monster", "Line in the Sand", season ten opener "To Live and Die in Mexico", "The Patton Project", "Better Angels" and "False Flag" (the season 11 finale), "A Bloody Brilliant Plan" and “Code of Conduct”.

Directed by:  Terrence O’Hara directed “The Only Easy Day”, “Brimstone”, “The Bank Job”, “Borderline”, “Tin Soldiers”, “The Job”, “Backstopped”, “Crimeleon” (written by Military), “Blye, K.” Part Two, “San Voir” Part Two, “End Game”, “Paper Soldiers”, “Descent” (written by Military), “Ascension” (written by Military), “Fish Out of Water”, “Blaze of Glory”, “Command and Control” (episode 150), “Matryoshka” Part Two, “Belly of the Beast”, “Payback”, “Mountebank”, “Asesinos”, "Searching" and “Yellow Jack”.

[hannah-deserved-better]

One-shot, art and short fic dice chooser

This is a menu of my one-shot and short fic set ups. Everything is decided by a collection of DnD dice. These are for my own fic writing purposes but people are free to make requests of me, or to use the dice set up themselves. But when making requests of me, please be aware that the following are MY pairings and the pairings I am willing to work with, I’m not willing to work with anything not on here. many of these are rare pairs because I am a rare pair shipper. Also, I do not ship Destiel, wincest, Bagginshield, Kiliel, or Durincest. Also, I do not write hardcore smut. I do write sex scenes but they are not graphic.

Please feel free to use this generator and adapt it to your own needs, but please give me, the creator, credit because it took me an entire day to create.

                                            Verse 

Use a 6 sided dice

Supernatural/Buffy/X-files verse AU

Hobbit/LOTR Verse AU

Star Trek verse AU

Kenshin verse AU

Drizzt Verse AU

Historical Verse au (roll a D12 to determine)

 Prehistoric  Ancient Times (10,000-1 BCE) Late Antiquity (1 CE-400) Early medieval (400-900) High middle ages (900-1200) Late middle ages (1200-1500) 16 and 17th century 18th century 19th century 1900-1930s 1930-1950s 1950-1990s

                                        Fandom and ship choosing

Ship menu 12 side dice for fandom + 10 side dice for pairing or standalone character + four sided dice for POV

                                          Hanstiel OTP ship: 

Castiel/Hannah 

Castiel/Sam/Hannah

Castiel/Hannah/Meg

Castiel/Sam/Meg/Hannah

Hanstiel squared

                                                  SPN: pair

Megstiel 

Sastiel 

Claire/Kaia, 

Sam/Eileen

Dean/Jo

Charlie/Meg

Gabriel/Rowena

Castiel/Kelly Kline 

                              Spn poly pairs/stand alone characters

Dean/Benny/Jo, 

Charlie/Gilda/Dorothy

Sam/Gabriel/Eileen 

Garth/Aaron bass/Kevin Tran 

Sam/Gabriel/Rowena/Eileen

Jack, 

Crowley

                                                 X-files: 

Mulder/Scully, 

Skinner

                                                  Buffy: 

Angel/Buffy, 

Willow/Tara, 

Faith/Spike, 

Xander/Oz

                                      Star Trek TNG: 

Picard/Crusher, 

Riker/Troi, 

Worf/Klingon/Romulan OC, 

Geordi/Male Romulan OC, 

Data/Android OC, 

Guinan, 

Wesley

                                     Star Trek DS9: 

Sisko/Kassidy, 

O’Brien/Keiko, 

Kira/Odo, 

Jadzia/Bashir, 

Jadzia/Kira, 

Bashir/Garak), 

Jake Sisko/Ziyal, 

Rom/Leeta, 

Quark, 

Nog

                                         Star Trek VOY: 

Janeway/Chakotay, 

Doctor/Seven, 

B’Elanna/Tom/Harry, 

Tuvok, 

Neelix

                                            Hobbit: 

Thorin, 

Thranduil, 

Bilbo, 

Fili/OC, 

Kili/OC, 

Legolas/Tauriel

                                                LOTR: 

Aragorn, 

Faramir, 

Boromir

                                                     Drizzt: 

Drizzt

                                                   Kenshin: 

Kenshin/Kaoru, 

Sanosuke/Megumi

                                             Genres: 

8 sided dice

Angst

Romance

Platonic 

Hurt/comfort 

Suspense/horror 

Fluff 

Seasonal theme

Dystopia/apocalypse 

                                              Settings 

20 sided dice 

In town

At home

At the mall/market 

Coffee shop

Restaurant

At work

At school 

Forest 

Park 

Body of water

Mountain or hill

Plains, tundra 

Hot climate 

Cold climate 

Traveling 

Farm

Music/art venue

Urban setting 

Rural setting 

Underground 

                                      Tropes and prompts: 

100 sided and 10 sided dice

Crime 

Sick fic

Injury

Snowed in

Survival

Poverty 

Wealthy 

High school/college

Pirate/at sea

Normal every day life

Cooking together 

Holiday 

Assassin 

Shopping together 

 Casefic

Dogs

Cats 

Farm animals 

Temporary disability 

Amnesia

Music 

Art 

Party, dance club 

Hunting 

Villain 

First date

First kiss 

First time sex

Pregnancy/adoption or childfree status

Wedding 

Engagement 

Moving in together 

Paranormal creature

Monster 

Demons

Angels

Borg 

Dominion

Romulan 

Klingon 

Bajoran 

Cardassian 

Hobbit

Dwarf 

Elf 

Drow 

Going on vacation 

Bath/shower 

Game night 

Plague

Brothel

Identity exploration 

Agriculture work 

Fashion 

Magic 

Natural disaster 

Storm

Zombies 

Mermaids 

Garden/flower shop

Trying to get a job

Historical/modern/futuristic theme

Stalker 

A bully 

Abuse 

Body confidence 

Neglect 

In pain 

Drug abuse 

Sex work 

Road trip

Camping 

Martial arts class

Sports team

Battle scene 

Friend date 

Girls/guys day out

Gambling problem 

Birds

Reptiles 

Fish and sea life

Amphibians

Bugs

Mammals 

Astronomy/Star gazing

Geology 

Paleontology 

Archaeology

History 

Cultural anthropology 

Religion 

Gender exploration 

An ex returns 

Technology 

Working in a factory 

Tyrant/dictator 

War

Gangs and organized crimes

Weapon of mass destruction attack

Alien attack

[pauputoot]

I have a theory for Amnesty that I’ve been meaning to post for a couple months now and just kinda… haven’t… but there was a throwaway line in this most recent episode that prompted me to actually post it. This seems rather obvious in hindsight, but I haven’t seen anyone else point it out yet so…

Griffin is basing Key NPCs off unused playbooks.

I first realized this because I was trying to set up a (so far unrealized) campaign of Monster of the Week for my friends. Certain things match. And my friend @castcharmperson​ helped me see some of these too. I’ll pull them from the handbook so you can see what I mean.

The Expert: the hunter who knows all about monsters and magic. The Expert knows a lot of hidden secrets and how to find out more, and also has a well-supplied base to work from. E.g. Bobby Singer from Supernatural; Rupert Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

It’s Mama. Easy. The well-supplied base is Amnesty Lodge.

The Monstrous: a monster fighting for the good guys. The Monstrous is very weird, and can have a variety of different powers based on what monster breed they are. E.g. Angel from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel; Bill Compton from True Blood

This could apply to a lot of the Amnesty residents, but I’m pretty sure the closest example is Barclay, since it seems like he was meant to assist the most in hunts initially. Indrid may also fit this role, but there’s another playbook he fits into a little better…

The Spooky: has psychic or magical powers. These powers are strange and sinister ... and not completely under the Spooky’s control. E.g. Sam Winchester from Supernatural; Willow from earlier seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

I think this one’s Indrid. Many of the Spooky’s special moves revolve around premonitions, hunches, and probability, which 100% sound like our moth boy. Plus there’s a whole “dark side” element which fits him as well.

The Flake: a conspiracy theorist. The Flake is great at finding things out and seeing how the events of separate mysteries are connected. E.g. Agent Mulder or the Lone Gunmen from The X-Files.

This one is Kirby!

The Initiate: a member of an ancient monster-slaying Sect, trained to fight and use magic. The Initiate is good with magic, and their Sect provides help (and sometimes problems). E.g. The Wardens from The Dresden Files; Annelise from the Twenty Palaces series.

This is a littttttle bit of a stretch, but I’m pretty sure this is Hollis and the Hornets. The key things about the The Initiate are that they can operate independently or use their Sect as a resource, and that Sect’s goal is to hunt monsters. The Hornets may not be ancient, but that definitely describes their current goals and their relationship to Hollis. And whose to say rad snowboard tricks aren’t magical in their own way?

The Professional: you work for an agency that hunts monsters. The Professional is good in a fight, and a good team player. E.g. Riley and the Initiative from Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Olivia Dunham from Fringe.

Agent Stern! The key thing is that The Professional is part of an “Agency,” which can be “a black-budget government department.” Sounds like him to me!

The Wronged: revenge-driven, and really tough. The Wronged is all about killing a specific breed of monster and protecting others as you do it. E.g. Dean and John Winchester from Supernatural.

Minerva. “Revenge-driven and really tough” is her to a T. Note that this was one of the playbooks Griffin asked the boys not to pick because it was “too grimdark.” Maybe there was also a plot reason.

The Mundane was maaaaaybe going to be Pigeon until the Duck-loses-his-powers thing. So there’s only one unused playbook that I wasn’t able to pin down. 

Until this week. (minor spoilers below cut).

The Divine: an agent of a higher power, with a mission to fulfill. The Divine is very tough and has been granted holy powers. E.g. Castiel from Supernatural; Michael Carpenter from The Dresden Files.

When Travis asked, “Who’s side are Muffy and Winthrop on?” in the recent episode, Griffin – seemingly jokingly – responded “God’s.” Simple throwaway joke? Or hint that these two are secretly based off The Divine? We don’t know a lot about these guys (except that they’re assholes) but this might give us more of a hint. Maybe they act holier-than-thou because they’re actually…. Holy? (gets booed off stage for the worst joke I’ve ever written)

So. If all of this is true, what does this mean going forward? One or two things.

The first is that the extra playbooks may give us a key to certain latent twists and turns Griffin has up his sleeve. Does Muffy and Winthrop being on God’s Side mean that as-of-yet unseen divine forces may come into play? Could Agent Stern actually be an unused resource rather than a threat?

The second is a little more nebulous. What’s unique about MotW (when compared to DND) is that unlike a player’s Class in DND – which is just kind of a fancy way to say their “profession” – the playbooks are all meant to represent character archetypes. In fact, the MotW handbook stresses the archetype thing so much that it says only one hunter of each type is allowed at the same time in any game.

They don’t just have certain abilities because their job dictates they should be able to. They have Moves that are based on their role in the story. (The Chosen’s Plot Armor is a perfect example of this). We already know from Balance and the post-Balance TTAZZ that Griffin likes the idea of playing with the fourth wall and the nature of stories. What if he’s doing that again? Maybe the reason all these archetypes seem to be represented is because the actual plot of Amnesty ties into what it means to LIVE in the Monster of the Week genre?

Or maybe we just figured out a neat way that Griffin comes up with new characters.

[orionsangel86]

"Canon Destiel wouldn't change the genre and structure of the show", they said. So what kind of romantic fairy-tale lunacy is this??? "I'll come to collect your life when you're at your happiest", that means either true love or first-born child. And Cas already has a son.

LOL

I actually have no idea if you are anti-destiel or just being sarcastic and funny but this ask made me laugh.

Lets get one thing clear for anyone actually thinking along these lines. Supernatural has always been first and foremost about boy melodrama. It has ALWAYS been a drama show. Even at the start when it was *scary* it still owes its success to the brothers relationship, and then once Cas joined the team, the show’s success sky rocketed as seasons 4 and 5 are still considered the best seasons of all to watch.

Consider the X-Files. This is the classic MOTW structure. Consider also something like CSI. These types of shows focus heavily on the weekly mystery/monster/murder etc. The personal lives of the characters are never ever given the spot light. Personal stories and character development are only very briefly hinted upon along the way because character drama isn’t actually what makes those shows work. The weekly mystery is the reason the audience tunes in. This is why in the X-Files it actually took the show ages to admit that actually yes at some point in the past season Mulder and Scully hooked up. Surprise! She’s now preggers!

If the X-Files had been a character focused drama, we would have SEEN that hook up scene, as well as probably explored Scully’s emotions far more thoroughly around her changing relationship with Mulder and realising she was carrying his child. But the show never focused on that. It kept the audience glued on each weeks new mystery monster plot line. 

Supernatural has never been the X-Files. EVER. Since Day ONE. People may tune in because they hear its about 2 brothers investigating paranormal mysteries, but that is NEVER the reason they stay. People watch this show for the characters, their relationships with each other, and the emotional connection we have with them as an audience, watching their struggles and desperation to stay together throughout all the pain and horror that comes with one apocalypse after another. Supernatural has ALWAYS followed the Buffy story structure. 

It is about found family fighting off fantastical and horrific situations.

With that story structure, comes character exploration, development, and relationship building alongside all the supernatural stuff. 

Supernatural has always contained fairy-tale elements as well. From right at the start, brothers fighting to save each others lives, heroes saving the damsels in distress, angels rescuing people from hell... The power of love saving the day (Swan Song was exactly that). The only thing Supernatural hasn’t done is True Loves Kiss - but it has certainly flirted with the idea and mentioned it in canon. 

So when people bitch about Destiel changing Supernatural into some sort of romantic soap opera, I have to laugh, because Supernatural has ALWAYS been a bit of a soap opera, and love has always been a core theme of the show. Adding a touch of romance on the side isn’t going to change it’s format and besides, romance has been built into the story many times before. Dean x Lisa, Sam x Amelia - hell, the first season was all about Sam grieving over losing Jess (classic soap opera story if you ask me).

People are only bitching about it NOW because they don’t like that Destiel is becoming more present in the story with every episode, because they are the same people that hate Destiel - whether because they are homophobic or because it takes away from their incest ship - I don’t care to speculate on peoples dumb reasons to hate.

Though I do have to agree with you nonny, this “I’ll come when you are at your happiest” deal is extremely romantically coded and is indeed straight out of a fairy-tale. But it’s also not really any different to any other threat or story Supernatural has done before, OTHER than the Destiel subtext involved. So any accusation that this particular narrative is “changing the genre” or “making it a soap opera” is bullshit. Supernatural has always been a soap opera exploring fairy-tale themes, and that is one of the many reasons I adore this show. 

[angelsarts]

Hey uh ;; Feel free to ignore but I saw you did a k-drama and anime list.. I was wondering if you could do some suggestions for tv shows?? You don't have to -

Sure I can! The lists where a long while ago though so I’ll probably make a master post for them too?

1. House - The series follows the life of anti-social, pain killer addict, witty and arrogant medical doctor Gregory House with only half a muscle in his right leg. He and his team of medical doctors try to cure complex and rare diseases from very ill ordinary people in the United States of America.

2. Person of interest - An ex-assassin and a wealthy programmer saves lives via a surveillance AI named the machine that sends them the identities of civilians involved in impending crimes. However, the details of the crimes–including the civilians’ roles–are left a mystery and things take a twist when another Ai declares war against the machine. Honestly it’s amazing, and if you like the shows where the heroes aren’t always the ones to survive then it’s the one for you (and there’s a pretty darn good dog in it too).

3. New Tricks - After a hostage rescue goes wrong, superintendent Sandra Pullman is put in charge of unsolved crimes. With little resources and no back-up she decides to recruit three ex policeman. However times have changed, unlike her new recruits. Jack Halford is yet to get over the loss of his wife, Brian Lane is over obsessed and over medicated, and Gerry Standing is not quite the ladies man he used to be. They may have the experience but it’s not like the old days. Not only are they chasing criminals, but they are having to deal with a new police force which does not always appreciate their old style policing. Unsolved cases with a group of witty elderly, what’s not to love?

4. Hustle - The story of a group of elite con artists, who each week pull off a complicated scam with several twists. Mickey is the group’s leader, who comes up with the plans. Albert is a veteran con man who in his later years is a “roper,” searching out suitable victims and introducing them to his cohorts. Ash comes up with all the locations and equipment needed for the cons. Stacie steps in whenever she needs to use her feminine wiles. The group is rounded off by Danny, a young amateur grifter who Mickey takes under his wing. Honestly? Some of their plans are pretty darn good.

5. Primeval - When strange anomalies start to appear all over England, Professor Cutter and his team must track down and capture all sorts of dangerous prehistoric creatures from Earth’s distant past and near future putting their lives at risk whilst trying their best to keep it a secret from the public or possibly bribing the people who do see. Want to see people on mini bikes chasing a velociraptor in a mall? Then this is definitely the show for you-

6. Once upon a time - A story of a new world, one in which fairy-tale legends and modern life collide. Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) is comfortable in her life as a bail bonds collector when Henry – the child she gave up a decade earlier – suddenly shows up. He is convinced that she is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, who sent her away before the Evil Queen could cast a spell, freezing the fairy tale world in time and bringing them to present-day Storybrooke, Maine. After taking Henry home, Emma decides to stay in the town to keep an eye on him, and she discovers he may not be wrong after all. Seriously you get really into it and root for the characters really quickly.

7. Buffy the vampire slayer - "In every generation there is a chosen one… she alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the slayer.“ Buffy Summers knows this tale by heart, and no matter how hard she tries to be just a "normal girl”, she can not escape from her destiny… Thankfully, she is not alone in her quest to save the world, as she has the help of her friends, the hilarious evil-fighting team called “The Scooby Gang”. Together, Buffy & co. will slay their demons, survive one apocalypse after another, attend high school and college… and above all, understand that growing up can truly be Hell sometimes… literally.

8. The x files - Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully work in an unassigned detail of the bureau called the X-Files investigating cases dealing with unexplained paranormal phenomena (aliens). Mulder, a true believer, and Scully, a skeptic, perceive their cases from stand points of science and the paranormal. This can literally get really weird but to be honest it’s one hell of a ride. 

9. Death in paradise - Scotland Yard DI Richard Poole is sent to the Caribbean island of Sainte Marie to solve a fellow policeman’s murder. Having done so, he finds himself seconded to the local police force as the dead man’s replacement. Poole proves to be a brilliant detective, solving several complex murders. He’s not quite suited to either the pace of life on the island or the heat and sand, neither of which he likes very much. He also doesn’t like seafood. That aside, the place is just great. Of course there are some changes along the road with main characters but over all this is a pretty good show

10. Brooklyn nine-nine - Captain Ray Holt takes over Brooklyn’s 99th precinct, which includes Detective Jake Peralta, a talented but carefree detective who’s used to doing whatever he wants. The other employees of the 99th precinct include Detective Amy Santiago, Jake’s over achieving and competitive partner; Detective Rosa Diaz, a tough and kept to herself coworker; Detective Charles Boyle, Jake’s best friend who also has crush on Rosa; Detective Sergeant Terry Jeffords, who was recently taken off the field after the birth of his twin girls; and Gina Linetti, the precinct’s sarcastic administrator. If you love comedy and idiotic situations this is a great show to watch 

Bonus shows that are worth mentioning:

Sherlock

Doctor who

The walking dead

The passage

[enchantedquill-40]

“Ephemeral Alliances: A Buffy and Mulder Crossover Saga”

Mulder grinned, his eyes filled with intrigue. "Buffy, long time no see. Still slaying demons and vampires, I presume?"

Buffy smirked. "Always. What brings you to my neck of the woods?"

Mulder explained how an unusual set of supernatural occurrences led him to Sunnydale, and the two exchanged stories of their respective paranormal encounters. As they delved into shared experiences, a camaraderie formed, and Mulder suggested they grab dinner to catch up properly.

The chosen venue was a quaint little restaurant with an ambiance that seemed to blend both the eerie and the mundane – a fitting setting for the duo. Over plates of pasta and glasses of red wine, they reminisced about past adventures, comparing the peculiarities of their respective worlds.

Buffy recounted tales of battling powerful vampires and apocalyptic threats, while Mulder shared conspiracies involving government cover-ups and extraterrestrial phenomena. Their conversation flowed effortlessly, a unique bond forming between the Slayer and the FBI agent.

As the night progressed, Buffy couldn't help but notice a subtle change in Mulder. His skepticism wavered, replaced by a newfound acceptance of the supernatural. Perhaps it was the undeniable proof he found in Sunnydale or the undeniable charisma of the Slayer beside him.

The conversation shifted to the challenges they faced in their personal lives. Buffy spoke of the constant struggle to balance her responsibilities as a Slayer with a desire for a normal life. Mulder shared the loneliness that often accompanied his relentless pursuit of the truth.

Amidst the laughter and shared vulnerability, an unspoken understanding developed. Buffy realized that, despite the differences in their worlds, they were both warriors fighting against the darkness, each in their unique way.

As the evening drew to a close, Mulder suggested they team up to investigate the strange occurrences plaguing Sunnydale. Buffy hesitated but ultimately agreed, recognizing the value of Mulder's expertise and unconventional approach. The prospect of a partnership between the Slayer and the FBI agent promised a formidable force against the supernatural.

The next day, Buffy and Mulder set out to uncover the mysteries surrounding the recent surge in demonic activity. Their dynamic proved to be a potent blend of Buffy's physical prowess and Mulder's investigative prowess. Together, they navigated through cryptic symbols, ancient prophecies, and shadowy figures, unearthing a dark force that threatened both their worlds.

Facing an otherworldly adversary, Buffy and Mulder found themselves in a battle that challenged them like never before. As they fought side by side, their trust in each other deepened, forging an unbreakable bond between the Slayer and the FBI agent.

In the midst of the chaos, Buffy's friends from the Scooby Gang and Mulder's partner, Dana Scully, joined forces. The convergence of these two worlds marked a turning point in the battle against the supernatural threat, demonstrating that unity could overcome even the most formidable of adversaries.

As the final confrontation unfolded, Buffy and Mulder stood together, their combined strength proving essential in defeating the malevolent force. With the threat neutralized, they shared a moment of triumph, realizing the potential that existed when individuals from different realms collaborated for a common cause.

With the crossover adventure concluded, Buffy and Mulder bid each other farewell, knowing that their paths might cross again in the unpredictable tapestry of the supernatural. As Buffy returned to her duties in Sunnydale, she carried with her the memory of an unexpected ally in Fox Mulder, an experience that transcended the boundaries of their separate worlds.

And so, the Slayer and the FBI agent continued their separate journeys, forever changed by the intersection of their destinies in a night filled with mysteries, camaraderie, and the shared understanding that the truth was often stranger than fiction. Buffy and Mulder, fueled by adrenaline and the thrill of their successful collaboration, found themselves caught in a moment of shared victory. The night air was charged with an energy that seemed to transcend the boundaries of their individual worlds. As they stood under the starry sky, a palpable connection lingered between them.

In a sudden, unspoken impulse, Mulder gently cupped Buffy's face, his eyes locking onto hers. There, amidst the echoes of their laughter and the remnants of their shared triumph, a magnetic force pulled them together. Their lips met in a kiss that spoke of longing, a profound connection forged in the crucible of the supernatural.

For Buffy, it was a revelation. The touch of Mulder's lips awakened a cascade of emotions she hadn't expected. In that one kiss, she felt a synergy that transcended the boundaries of the paranormal battles they fought. Love at first sight, an unexpected twist in the tapestry of their intertwined destinies.

Mulder, too, felt an undeniable pull, as if the universe had conspired to bring them together. The kiss spoke of shared victories and uncharted territory, and in that fleeting moment, he sensed a connection that defied the logic he had clung to for so long. Love, it seemed, was as unpredictable as the mysteries he sought to unravel.

The night unfolded into a passionate liaison, a one-night stand that defied the constraints of their individual lives. Beneath the veil of darkness, Buffy and Mulder embraced the intensity of the moment, each savoring the unique flavor that the other brought to their entwined existence.

As dawn approached, reality set in. The Slayer and the FBI agent, bound by duty and destiny, knew that the night they shared was a brief respite from the challenges that awaited them. With a lingering embrace and a promise of memories to carry, they parted ways, each returning to the complexities of their own worlds.

The love scene became a secret chapter in the crossover adventure, an unspoken acknowledgment of the depth of their connection. Buffy and Mulder, forever changed by that night, carried the echoes of their shared passion into the ongoing battles against the supernatural.

And so, the Slayer and the FBI agent navigated the aftermath of their night together, grappling with the complexities of emotions that transcended the boundaries of their respective lives. The one-night stand became a poignant reminder that, in the world of the extraordinary, love could be as unpredictable as the mysteries they faced. The morning sun cast a soft glow over Sunnydale as Buffy and Mulder faced the reality of their choices. Disentangling themselves from the remnants of the night's passion, they shared a knowing look that acknowledged the complexities of their intertwined destinies.

"We can't do this," Buffy whispered, her voice carrying a mix of longing and regret. The weight of duty and responsibility hung heavily in the air, a stark reminder of the worlds they navigated.

Mulder nodded, his expression reflecting a similar conflict. "I know," he replied, the gravity of the situation settling between them.

As they dressed in the hushed stillness of the room, the reality of their respective roles loomed large. Buffy, the Slayer burdened with the mission to protect the world from supernatural threats, and Mulder, the relentless truth-seeker entangled in a web of government conspiracies and extraterrestrial mysteries.

Mulder broke the silence, his gaze fixed on Buffy. "I'm always here if you need me," he assured her, a genuine sincerity in his words. The connection forged in the night, both emotionally and physically, had created a bond that went beyond the realms of their individual battles.

Buffy nodded, appreciating the understanding in Mulder's eyes. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice carrying a mix of gratitude and vulnerability. "For the best night. I needed a break."

In that moment, the Slayer and the FBI agent shared a tender farewell, acknowledging the transient nature of their connection. It was a respite, a brief escape from the relentless demands of their lives. Buffy recognized that Mulder, with his enigmatic presence and willingness to embrace the supernatural, had offered her a glimpse of something beyond the relentless battles she faced.

Mulder, too, felt a sense of gratitude for the unexpected companionship Buffy had provided. In the Slayer, he found a kindred spirit, someone who understood the isolating nature of their respective missions. The night they spent together became a sanctuary, a momentary pause in the perpetual quest for truth and justice.

As they parted ways, Buffy returning to the responsibilities of Sunnydale and Mulder to the ongoing mysteries that awaited him, a bittersweet tension lingered. The connection they shared, both emotionally and physically, became a poignant chapter in the crossover saga, a testament to the human experiences that transcended the supernatural battles they faced.

In the days that followed, Buffy and Mulder carried the memories of that night with them. The echoes of their shared passion served as a reminder that, even in the face of extraordinary challenges, they were not alone. The brief interlude had granted them a reprieve, a shared moment of vulnerability and solace in a world defined by chaos.

Their paths continued on separate trajectories, each anchored by duty and destiny. Yet, the memory of that night remained a touchstone, a secret chapter in the Slayer and FBI agent's lives that spoke of connection and understanding. And as they faced the unknown that awaited them, Buffy and Mulder carried the imprint of each other's presence – a testament to the unpredictable nature of love and camaraderie in the realms of the extraordinary.

.

[nonbinarysasquatch]

“Shadows”

Hooboy, it’s nearly been a year but I’m trying to pick up this watch/rewatch again.

This was a pretty decent episode. It is funny how Scully keeps *just* missing whatever supernatural thing is happening.

I give it a 7.5 out of 10.0.

And now here’s my original review (from 6 years ago) for comparison to see how my opinions may or may not have changed after all this time. I’ve actually edited this one a bit to remove stuff that would make no sense out of context.

The X-Files - Season 1 - Shadows, Or oh god this episode was so good! I kind of just want to keysmash this entire review but I have so many things I want to say!

So I can't recall the last time I got this excited about a standalone episode of a show. In general, I'm a story arc guy. This is why I don't hate the last two seasons of Buffy, despite how flawed they are. They are story arc intensive and that's something I really like. All 3 of my favorite shows (Babylon 5, Buffy, FMA Brotherhood) are story arc intensive. I grew up on shows that didn't have story arcs and I loved them (especially Star Trek TNG.) But once I started watching shows like Babylon 5 and Buffy or Farscape I really didn't feel the need to go back to the way things were.

And I've watched a few things that I liked that were mostly standalones (like Cowboy Bebop WHICH I DID NOT HATE AND I DON'T KNOW WHY PEOPLE THINK I DID or Fringe even though I quit watching it.) But at the time I told people who loved those shows WHY I had problems and those problems weren't "this is too episodic/standalone." But that kept getting brought up as being the reason why they thought I had a problem (well at least with Bebop.) With Cowboy Bebop my problem was simply that about half of the standalones just weren't any good. And that's the thing about arc-intensive shows is that at least if the episode is meh you still have the continuing story to fall back on.

Now Fringe is more interesting to talk about here: So I went into Fringe thinking it was going to be like The X-Files. And it kind of was. But I had it brought up whenever I complained about how completely dull most of the standalones were, especially in the second season I had it said "well it scratches my X-Files itch." After this episode I really don't see how that's possible. Fringe was literally the same story told over and over again. There's a biological weapon being used, the team solves it, rinse and repeat. The show had an amazing story arc but it was weighed down by the standalones that never came anywhere near an episode as great as this one, in my opinion.

So all of that was building up to me saying: I fucking loved this episode and in 6 episodes The X-Files has proved (as I think few others have) that a series filled with standalones can be great. I mean I know that's wayyy premature but this isn't a feeling I'm used to feeling.

So I went in slightly wary at first because: the telekinetic female taking revenge on her abusers thing had already been done quite a few times before this (and even more since.) But then once I saw that atm video footage and there was a figure behind her I exploded with feelings. I mean ghosts with telekinetic powers have been done before (in fact I think "The Entity" basically did this episodes plot) but never as well as it is here. Plus there's so much amazing horror movie style imagery (the blood appearing in the bathtub and then draining, the hitman being strangled while hanging in midair.) And Lauren Kyte was an interesting central character. I mean this episode wasn't about Mulder and Scully. It was about Lauren and Howard Graves. Mulder and Scully were just there to facilitate the story. And that's kind of a brilliant way to tell a story.

If your writing is good enough you don't even need to rely on your overarching story or even your main cast. Instead you can merely use your main cast to enhance your story (and this story would be poorer for the loss of Mulder and Scully.)

Ugh. I need more of this show. I need it NOW.

I give "Shadows" a 10 out of 10

[momkiddies-blog]

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15 Ways To Celebrate Your Fave ’90s Shows

’90s teens! There is nothing better than reliving our glory days of choker necklaces and combat boots and listening to Nirvana on continuous loop, amiright? (Or maybe you were a BRB/N’Sync girl.) Either way, thanks to the glory of the internet (a new invention we were just starting to hear about back then), we can still reminisce about our love for Dylan McKay (RIP), drink coffee out of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer mug, and buy our very own autographed picture of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. It’s all here, so get yours.

1. Dylan McKay t-shirt

Walmart

In light of his recent passing, 90210 fans everywhere are scrambling to get their Luke Perry gear so they can keep his memory alive. This Dylan McKay tee will do the trick. Or, if you were often conflicted between your loyalty to Brandon vs. Dylan, this one’s a good buy too.

2. Beverly Hills 90210 cologne

Walmart

Spray this cologne, and maybe you’ll smell like Kelly and Donna. Maybe it will make your pillow smell like Brandon and Dylan. Either way, this scent can take you back to the days you dreamed you’d someday walk the halls of West Beverly High.

3. “Did I Do That?” journal

Amazon

Channel your inner Steve Urkel and practice some good ol’ self-reflection with this journal inspired by one of the most famous TV lines from the ’90s.

4. A cookbook for Gilmore Girls fans

Walmart

Well, you may not live in Stars Hollow, but you can at least eat like Rory and Lorelai by cooking up some delish meals from the Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Gilmore Girls. (We’re counting on tacos and pie.)

5. “In Omnia Paratus” bracelet

Amazon

This bracelet will remind you of a certain Gilmore Girls episode and a famous Latin phrase that means “ready for all things.” And didn’t you feel ready as a teenager, watching this mother and daughter team take on the world? I sure did.

6. This Dawson’s Creek character tee

Amazon

Who was your fave? Well, it doesn’t matter because they’re all here on this super comfy nostalgic tee. Even Grams!

7. Vintage autographed DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince pic

Amazon

How much do you love this throw-back photo of two kids who showed us what real friendship meant (and also initiated us into the world of rap music)?

8. The Real World Confessions book

Amazon

The ’90s showed us “what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real.” (And made us fall in love with Eric Nies.) Check out this book of confessions from contestants who lived this “reality.”

9. Melrose Place coffee mug

Amazon

While 90210 made us fantasize about a dream high school life, Melrose Place taught us some harsh realities about adulthood, as reflected in this painfully accurate coffee mug.

10. Beavis & Butthead inspired sneakers

Amazon

These Adidas sneakers with Beavis & Butthead graphics will take you back to your teens years when you watched one of the first inappropriate cartoons that broke the mold and made being obnoxious totally acceptable.

11. X-Files Evidence Lunch Tote

Walmart

Well, you’re officially a grownup (like you always wanted to be!) but at least you can take your lunch to work in this kick-ass X-Files lunch bag and pretend your name is Mulder, which would be way cooler.

12. “Damn Gina” shirt

Amazon

This shirt reminds us of Martin and Gina and how they made us laugh, how she drove him crazy, and how much they loved each other. But most of all, how many times he said “Damn, Gina!” per episode.

13. Friends yellow peephole frame

Amazon

Another show that brought us unrealistic dreams for adulthood was our beloved Friends, set smack-dab in the middle of NYC. So how about hanging a yellow frame around your door’s peephole, since that’s the closest you’ll ever get to living in a gorge apartment like Monica’s?

14. Coffee mug for Buffy lovers

Amazon

This mug is essential for any Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan. I mean, why are you talking to me right now? Can’t you see Buffy and Pike are about to fight Lothos?

15. Sex and the City quote pillow

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The ’90s girl knew where to go for good quotes and good inspiration on love—Carrie Bradshaw and her sexy NYC galpals, that’s where. This pillow has one of the show’s most famous quotes—and it’s a good one.

The ’90s were the best decade ever—there’s no question. So drown your sorrows over paying bills and sprouting gray hairs with a Sex and the City marathon, pour some hot coffee in your Melrose Place mug, and cook up some recipes inspired by Lorelai herself. Maybe Pacey Witter will show up at your door—you never know.

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Arrow’s storytelling problems

I was originally going to tack this onto a response to an excellent piece by @eilowyn1 but it became SUPER long and I didn’t want to hijack her post. (But you should definitely read her thoughts, as my post is still in direct response to it. It’s also just a great read from the perspective of an aspiring screen writer). 

Now, I’ve never had ambitions to be a screenwriter but the process of constructing a story fascinates me, and I’ve had a lot of thoughts about Arrow’s narrative issues for a while now. I guess today was the day to let them out.

Point 1:

This concerns the serialised vs semi-serialised TV structures @eilowyn1 mentioned:

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer, like The X-Files and Supernatural, is semi-serialized, and this is why I think it’s more successful: there is an ongoing, season-long arc (the “mythology” episodes on The X-Files), but there are also character-driven one-shots that deal with a monster-of-the-week that usually helps reveal things about the characters you wouldn’t get to explore if you were going for non-stop plot.”

I was a BIG X-Phile back in the day and, I believe (correct me if I’m wrong), it was the first show to adopt this type of structure. It revolutionised long form TV storytelling structure - a structure which I think Arrow tries to emulate in a way, with their ‘Big Bads’.

They were somewhat successful in S1 and S2 - the two seasons in which the storytelling felt tight, organic and relatively well-plotted.  

Season 1

It slowly became clear that there was an underlying conspiracy linking certain people and events to a mysterious ‘Undertaking’. Solving the mystery of this undertaking then became a parallel goal running alongside the ‘monster of the week (MOTW)’ takedowns and it all came to a head towards the end of the season.

This was the closest Arrow has ever come to the X-Files mytharc, and it actually has quite a few parallels; the conspiracy tangentially involved Oliver via his own tragedy (being on the island and losing his father vs Mulder’s sister being abducted) and his parent’s collusion (also similar to Mulder). But the undertaking (like the Alien mytharc) wasn’t happening as a direct consequence of the main protagonist - it was a decades-long plot that he stumbled upon, and decided to stop. This, I think, was crucial to its success. It’s why you can realistically go several episodes focusing on MOTW without directly dealing with the conspiracy; the architects of the conspiracy aren’t spending all their time plotting against the hero, they’re too caught up in their own machinations.

Season 2

There was a similar underlying conspiracy linking certain events and people, but this time it was orchestrated by Slade as a revenge-plot DIRECTLY against Oliver. Even though this goes against what I said above, it was still somewhat successful, because the reveal happened quite late in the show, and we were fully invested in this plot because the show had taken the time to introduce the character and build his relationship with Oliver. Also (and this is just from memory, so may be wrong), it felt like once the Slade reveal happened, the rest of the season was pretty much dedicated to stopping him.

In season 4 and 5, the writers tried to recreate these two formulas, but without the same success. (I’m going to ignore Season 3 because that was just a giant mess in terms of the season long mytharc/big bad).

Season 4: They tried the season 1 formula; you had a Machiavellian BigBad intent on his years-long plot of villainy, which Oliver tried to stop. Oliver was not the direct target, but was tangentially involved because of his links to LOA. 

But, the reason season 4 failed was because they introduced Damien Darhk as the (super powerful) BigBad FAR TOO EARLY. The writers then had to twist themselves into narrative knots to explain A) how Oliver and the team could waste time on MOTW storylines that had nothing to do with DD and his plot for world domination and B) why DD didn’t just kill Oliver in episode 4x01. Remember DD’s magnanimous ‘time out’? And how the team destroyed the totem halfway through the season, then had to rebuild it for plot purposes?

EPIC FAIL!

Season 5: This is recapitulating season 2′s formula; a BigBad from Oliver’s past who is intent on revenge. But, again, they introduced him and his motivations far too early and (unlike Slade) they haven’t given us a reason to care - we don’t know Prometheus or the father that (supposedly) sparked off this crusade. Now, the writers may bait and switch later in the season (there seems to be a reason he hasn’t been unmasked) but at present, his back story is supremely uninteresting. Another reason this season is failing in terms of plot and pacing, is that the writers aren’t even TRYING to come up with a reason why the team can ignore Prometheus (and he can ignore the team) from week-to-week while they deal with MOTWs. He’s conveniently leaving them alone while Oliver hunts for birds and fights aliens.

I know there are still 9 episodes left, but this season long arc already feels like an EPIC FAIL!

The writers are PROFESSIONALS! They are being paid to create this! And yet, I’ve read better plotted fanfic. It’s so frustrating!!

Point 2:

Based on this quote: “Arrow doesn’t have one-off episodes to focus on character building. It doesn’t have wacky meta episodes like Supernatural, it doesn’t have concept episodes like The X-Files and it doesn’t have madcap absurdist comedy episodes like Buffy.All of this, I think, is to Arrow’s detriment.”

THIS!!

This is an incredibly wasted opportunity on a COMIC BOOK SHOW! The X-files managed to do it, and that was a MUCH more grounded, serious show. Arrow is about frickin’ superheroes! Characters run around in masks and leather and fight crime with magic rags and super-powered screams! There were even aliens this year. ALIENS!!

So why is the storytelling so god-damn conventional? I know the show started as gritty and dark and ‘realistic’ but we’re a long way from that now (no matter how ‘back-to-basics’ they pretend to be - need I mention ‘Aliens’ again?)

Why can’t they embrace their ridiculousness a bit more and have fun with their structure?

Give me a bottle-episode, where OTA are trapped in an abandoned, bomb-ridden building for the entire 43 minutes and must use their combined talents to escape. 

Give me an amnesia episode where they all wake up in the lair with no memory of each other, and have to work out their connections and purpose

Give me a ‘Bad Blood’ episode, where Oliver and Felicity tell conflicting stories to Digg about a botched mission. 

Give me an episode entirely from the point of view of a BigBad’s henchman as he tries to do his job while that annoying Green Arrow guy keeps getting in the way

Or from the point of view of Green Arrow’s biggest fangirl or unofficial biographer while he tries to rescue them

Give me a proper ‘Small Potatoes’-style Human Target farce

Give me a ‘Cops’-style episode where all the episode footage is shot by Star City residents on their cellphones 

Hell, embrace Flashpoint for real and give me Earth2 Digg and Felicity interacting with the team

The X-files was a serious show, with death and cancer and abductions, but they still had episodes which were pure comedic relief. And it worked! 

Why can’t it work in a universe that has time travel and magic? Does a comic book show need to be so conventional?

So those were my thoughts - criticisms really. And it’s not just because I’m in a negative space with the show in general. These are thoughts I’ve had since well before season 5, and it comes from a place of frustration more than bitterness. Because I’ve always felt Arrow had the potential to be SO MUCH MORE than what it has turned out to be.

And that’s a shame.

P.s. Feel free to add on your wacky episode wishlist - I’d love to hear them!

[hannah-deserved-better]

My fandoms and my favorite characters and ships

I’m going to talk about all my fandoms and my top one or two characters from each fandom, and my top OTP from each one, if I have any. I’m going in order from when they entered my life. 

Star Trek: The Next Generation

I watched TNG when it first aired in 1987. It was my first fandom and my most time honored fandom. I literally grew up watching it as a child, until it ended in about 1994, when I was about 10. I didn’t know about ships or OTPs or anything back then (no internet cuz you know... it was the 80′s and I was a child). But I did have my favorites: 

Favorite Characters

Captain Picard: Seriously Picard is awesome. He was my first role model. He always had an important lesson to teach and he always did the right thing. I had tons of different Captain Picard action figures.

Dr. Crusher:  She was probably my very first girl crush. I seriously loved Dr. Crusher. I thought she was tough and smart. In the 80s, when women were beginning to be able to go to college and stuff, she was especially important because she was the Chief Medical officer. She had an important role on the ship.

OTP: It shouldn’t come as a surprise that my OTP for TNG is Picard and Crusher. I wanted them to get together so bad!! My favorite episode was “attached” an episode in season seven where the two of them were stranded on a deserted planet and could hear each other’s thoughts. They learned about their intimate dreams and their feelings for each other.

Star Trek Deep Space Nine: 

Deep Space Nine is near and dear to me because it was MY show. I watched it as a young teenager. It was there for me when I was dealing with some dark times in my life, and dealing with the challenges of being a teenager. it was the first fandom that I wrote fan fiction for. Of course, there was no internet then either, so it was just on notebooks and those notebooks have been lost in time. But even now, Deep Space Nine is my default when I can’t decide what to watch. Its my comfort zone, it’s where I feel safe. It was also one of the first times I felt moved by a show ending. I mourned TNG but I was too young. DS9 left just a void and there was no netflix to take comfort in, so no reruns.

Kira Nerys

I loved Kira so much! She was so bad ass. I seriously wanted to be her back in the day. She had a quick temper and she could be stubborn but she had a very tough past. She was a terrorist. She fought for her people’s freedom and she cared deeply for her planet. She dealt with some serious trauma and PTSD because she had been fighting as a resistance fighter since she was a child. It’s all she knew. Living in caves, starving, surviving. She taught me how to be resourceful, my favorite quote is when she said if you need a hammer, use a wrench. 

Constable Odo

Odo was the sheriff in town. He cared about justice and getting at the truth and he tended to be very hardline about it. He took his work very seriously. I loved his banter with Quark. Odo was the observer, he was on no one’s side but he didn’t hesitate to give his opinion and he wasn’t a fan of authority. He did things his way.

OTP: Kira and Odo! I shipped them so hardback in the day! I knew they had something from the very beginning. In season one I shipped them. I was waiting through the whole show to see them be canon, only to be crushed when Odo left in the series finale! That kiss on the promenade was probably the best thing that ever happened to me!

Star Trek Voyager

I admit I didn’t get into Voyager right away. I was mourning for DS9 and couldn’t handle any more Star Trek spin-offs at the time. So I didn’t get into it until it had already been syndicated. But when I did, it definitely hit me hard. I was going through my early community college years, making friends, I met my husband around this time. I moved away from my parents. There were a lot of changes in my life so VOY came into my life at an important time.

Captain Janeway

Of course, I love her! She’s the captain! She’s smart, she’s tough, and she doesn’t take crap from anyone. She was another huge role model in my life. She was a scientist and a leader. Her crew mattered the most to her and it was through her that I learned about sacrifice and bravery. 

Commander Chakotay

I liked Chakotay. I liked his spiritual side. I happen to be part Native American so that’s something I related to him with. He was a strong sensitive type. The warrior. 

OTP: Janeway and Chakotay of course! I wanted them to get together so bad! It kills me when they had so many close chances that never happened. I mean it was so clear that they loved each other and that Chakotay/Seven thing at the end was a total slap in the face to us Janeway/Chakotay fans! I still hate the writers for that! it totally ruined the series finale for me.  

X-files: So begins the era of stuff that husband introduced me to, starting with X-files. I had never watched it back when it was on because I only had eyes for Star Trek, but my husband, who was my boyfriend at the time, introduced me to pretty much every fandom from here on out. X-files was his show, its what he grew up on. 

Scully: I’m a total Scully girl. I love her! She’s a scientist and she wears a gun. Total badass! And I love that even though her scientific mind, she was also spiritual which, as a pagan, I can relate. She knows that she is in a male-dominated occupation but she doesn’t let it bother her and isn't afraid to give people a piece of her mind.

Mulder

You can’t have Scully without Mulder! I love how dedicated to the cause he was. And my husband and I have this on going joke that whenever you see a top secret secured area you have to wonder if Mulder has broken into it yet. Cuz he always manages to get to places where he isn’t exactly supposed to be. 

OTP: Mulder and Scully of course! Mulder may be a goof ball but he has said some of the most romantic, amazing things. “You were my constant” that whole speech right there was amazing.

Lord of the Rings

My husband introduced me to Lord of the Rings. I never read the books until I met him and even then, I’ve only read the Fellowship, but I loved the movies. They are my ultimate sick day splurge. I plan a LOTR/hobbit marathon when I get sick. 

Aragorn: I think we are seeing a pattern. I like the leader types. The warriors. Which is why I love Aragorn! Also, I’ve always had a thing for guys with long hair so there’s that. But yeah, Aragorn is the sensitive, courageous warrior but he also has this self-doubt. He worries that he won't live up to what everyone knows he must become. 

Faramir

The younger brother to Boromir. I hate how Faramir’s father treated him and I think it’s sad how he still looked up to him and to his brother. He was brave but he had a kind heart and he deserved better than Denethor.

OTP: To be honest, I didn’t really ship anyone from Lord of the Rings. 

Rurouni Kenshin

I’ve never really been into anime but this is the one exception. And of course, my husband introduced me. He’s been a fan of the anime and the manga. I like this anime for it’s historical content. I am a history major and I love fandoms that make the setting a big part of the show. Like the setting itself is a character too, and this was certainly true in Kenshin. Meiji Japan was a character in the show in many ways. I really loved how it tied history into everything, describing Japan’s beginning of imperialism and its rise that would eventually put it on the world stage.

Kenshin

Kenshin is my favorite character! The wandering Samurai who just wants to protect people. He’s the warrior type just like all my other favorites. 

OTP: I didn’t really ship anyone, although I did have a soft spot for Kenshin/Kauru and Sanosuke/Megumi.

The Legends of Drizzt

My favorite book series of all time! I got so obsessed with the Drow through reading these books. My favorites were the first books about Drizzt and his homeland. This is also the first fandom my friend and I got really into and started RPGs with. WE had done RPGs with Voyager and X-files crossovers but this was probably the longes RPG series we did.

Drizzt Do’Urdon: Drizzt and Kenshin have a lot of similarities. Drizzt is another warrior type. He was abused by his female-dominated society until he finally had the courage to do what few drow ever did- leave. He faced hatred and discrimination on the surface because everyone feared the Drow.

OTP: I didn’t really ship anyone. I liked Drizzt/Cattie-brie and I thought it would have been nice if he got to reconcile with Ellifain and maybe they could have been together, but that’s all.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

I wouldn’t say I am a hardcore Buffy fangirl, but I love the show. My sisters were really obsessed with it back in the day and they both know every single episode by heart. My husband is a huge fan so he finally got me to watch it. 

Willow Rosenburg

Willow’s my favorite! She’s nerdy, geeky, and witchy. She’s been Buffy’s number one and she’s no side kick, she can handle her own. I was a nerd in school, and still am so I get her.

OTP: I liked Buffy and Angel and Willow and Tara. I also thought maybe Xander and Spike would have been cool, or maybe Xander and Andrew.

The Hobbit

I loved the Hobbit movies despite the criticism. They were my first attempt at publishing fiction online. I have a bunch of my old Hobbit fics on Fan Fiction.net still. I also have saved some of my all time favorite Hobbit fics. I love the brotherly love between Fili and Kili and fan fic writers did such a good job of capturing it!

Fili

I am on the ‘justice for Fili’ team for sure. I seriously feel like Fili deserved way more than what he got in the movies. The third movie irritated me because Fili hardly got a part. It’s like he wasn’t even there. Fili was Thorin’s heir and I just think fan fiction does a way better job of giving him the love he deserved. 

Kili

I loved Kili. He’s the younger brother so he feels he has to prove to Thorin- his hero- that he can do what needs to get done. I think it hurt him to be left behind.

OTP: No OTPS here, I don’t really ship anyone. I wasn’t a fan of the Kili/Tauriel thing at all. When I write Hobbit fics, I have these OCs I have been using for years that I ship with Fili and Kili but that’s all.

Supernatural

Last but not least! Supernatural is my last fandom. I’ve been a part of it for about three or four years. It’s my most current, the one I’m into the most at the moment. After it ends, that will be it! No more fandoms for me, all my fandoms will be things of the past. But my husband introduced me to it. He and I both have an interest in theology so that’s why we got into it, for all the angel and religious aspect. I like the mystic stuff, and I like how angels and demons are these different species with their own rules and such. That is the thing I’ve always loved about science fiction and fantasy- I love learning about non human cultures. I like learning how their society is. 

Hannah

Hannah is my current crush these days. I love her. I pretty much think she is a goddess. I have so many reasons. I love that she is a soldier and she’s tough, I love that she has flaws but that she’s brave. Her inner conflict was the best part of her character, how she struggled with her sense of law and justice and with her emotions. She seemed to struggle a lot with trying to process the things she felt. I can honestly say that she is the closest I’ve ever seen to a female person with autism in any of my fandoms. That’s why I love her so much, I relate to her on such a personal level, being autistic myself. She inspires my writing and my art so much. She’s probably my favorite character out of all my fandoms right now. I’ve never related to a character more than I do to her. She is the character I love to play the most because she feels comfortable to me. 

Castiel

When it comes to team free will, I am a Cas-girl all the way! Who doesn’t love that adorable little angel? I feel like Castiel’s whole time on the show has been so sad. He rebelled for his friends and ever since then, it’s been one disaster after another with him and even now when season 15 is about to come out, I don’t think he’s ever found true happiness, and that hurts. He misses being an angel and it hurts that they don’t accept him for who he is. I’ve tried to touch upon Castiel’s emotional health a lot in my writing because I don’t think the show does a good job of addressing it. He has done so much for the Winchesters but I don’t think he’s happy with how his life is now, especially after the end of the last season. 

OTP: Castiel and Hannah! My ultimate hardcore forever OTP. I truly believe Castiel loved Hannah and its clear that she loved him. She is one of the few people in Castiel’s life who seemed to truly, honestly want to address his needs. She literally begged him multiple times to take care of himself, and in true Winchester fashion, was willing to let Metatron out and this sacrifice the world, just to save Cas. She’s one of the few angels who cared about Castiel, even knowing what he’s done, none of that bothered her. In the beginning when they first met, when all the other angels wanted to kill him, she didn’t care what he had done and only left when she thought he had betrayed them and was quick to come back to him when she found out the truth. I love Castiel and Hannah, pretty much all my fics focus on them. 

NOTE: Before you start getting all upset about the fact that all my OTP ships are m/f, I want to point some things out to you. First off, I am bi. Second of all, m/f doesn’t always equal straight and m/m or f/f doesn’t always equal gay. STOP IT WITH THE BI ERASURE!!! I have plenty of other ships but these are my top ships and yes I mostly ship m/f. Just because they all just happen to be my favorites. Maybe because all the above characters tend to have certain characteristics and certain traits and it's their personalities that I ship not their gender. Also, I have huge crushes on the above female AND male characters so again, it’s probably why I ship them. Also, I am demisexual so sex doesn’t really play a huge role in who I ship. A lot of these characters also have similarities to me and my husband, so I tend to ship what I see in real life. I actually ship plenty of other ships other than what’s listed, yes most are still m/f, but some are f/f and some are poly. I don’t ship a lot of m/m because, well, I just don’t. I haven’t found any m/m ships that I really ship. I am all about chemistry first and if I don’t feel it I don’t feel it. Since sex doesn’t play a factor in my ships much, I need them to connect mentally and emotionally much more than physically. I also value equality in relationships. I am not into the whole ‘opposites attract’ thing. Characters have to be compatible. 

And one other thing. Chemistry is in the eye of the beholder. What one person sees as chemistry someone else might not agree and that’s okay. It’s okay to disagree it's not okay to be a hater.

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Cross Roads (Original)

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by DarkMeb (StAtS6)

Cross Roads

This takes place in Buffy Season 2, sometime after Lie To Me.

Author's Note - This was written for Xander/Willow fans. This is also a Crossover of Buffy the Vampire Slayer/X-Files.

Summary: A terrorist known as the Speaker kidnaps Willow, and Xander begins to realize his true feelings for the only girl he has ever loved. In the meantime, Spike agrees to a truce with Angel for a common goal while Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully team up with Rupert Giles with a lead on Willow's location. Buffy teams up with friends of Willows parents who are agents with an agenda of their own. Terrorism is something Buffy has never faced before...but something else threatens Sunnydale. Something evil...an evil thought once destroyed. (NOTE-this was written without prior knowledge of Season 3 and beyond. This follows the trail of an alternate timeline.)

Disclaimer: The characters of Jeremiah, Michael & Stacy Lenox, Albert Barrington, & Billy Fronk are mine. They belong to me. The characters of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully belong to Chris Carter. All characters from Buffy, and familiar phrases and scenes belong to Joss.

Rating - PG-13 - L/V

Words: 2475, Chapters: 1/22, Language: English

Fandoms: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV), The X-Files

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M

Characters: Buffy Summers, Willow Rosenberg, Xander Harris, Fox Mulder, Dana Scully, Rupert Giles, Jenny Calendar, Cordelia Chase, Spike (BtVS)

Relationships: Xander Harris/Willow Rosenberg

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