The State Of Things

( Thoughts on the 2010/2011 transition. Cut for gifs ahoy. )

And now in happier news, a fic masterlist for 2010, which for all its moments of being outright painful was a pretty darned productive year (three more stories yet to be added between deancas_xmas and go_exchange):

Hellboy
- Chords and Melodies: Whoever said everyday had to mean ordinary? Johann Krauss/Abe Sapien, references to Hellboy/Liz, NC17

Legion
- What it is to Feel: Nearly every angel needs something they shouldn't. Gabriel/Michael, R
- Penance: The dogs of Heaven are well trained. Michael/Gabriel, NC17

Sherlock
- Bad Behaviour: Hurt/comfort doesn't work when your patient is a genius and a child. John and Sherlock, suggested John/Sherlock, PG
- Hush: Having John Watson as a flatmate isn't quite a stroke of luck. Sherlock/John, PG-13
- Triptych: Talent instantly recognises genius; Sherlock never had a monopoly on intelligence. Sherlock/John, Sally Donovan, Lestrade, PG

Supernatural
- Adaptation: Making decisions and learning to compromise; being human isn't easy. Michael/Castiel, NC17
- Are You Holding Back?: In which Dean is a jerk, Castiel is a 14 year old girl, and Sam is bemused. Sam/Castiel, PG13
- Been Here Forever: Of hunting down lust demons and the inevitable results. Dean/Castiel, NC17
- Boundaries and Lack Thereof: The end of the world had its perks for Crowley; the months after it had even more. Crowley/Castiel/Dean, NC17
- Broken Thread: Lucifer had not been imprisoned in one form alone. Sam/Lucifer, PG13
- Drive Safely: AU of 5x03 wherein Jo is the Righteous Man, it's Castiel's last night on Earth (again), and Dean is a hooker. Dean/Castiel, NC17
- Exodus: Uriel had always been loyal to the people who mattered. Uriel/Castiel, R
- Faith, Hope and Charity: Castiel watches, and is willing to wait. Sam/Castiel, PG13
- Giving Away Control: Castiel needed orders to be happy, and Sam was willing to supply them. Sam/Castiel, R
- Good Intentions and Distractions: Sam wants to know what he can still feel; Castiel attempts to demonstrate. Sam/Castiel, NC17
- I Won't Ask For More: Crossover with Twilight: Castiel can't help being intoxicating. Edward/Castiel, Carlisle/Castiel, R
- I'm Not Your Stepping Stone: Preventing Castiel's death wasn't the same thing as saving him. Lucifer/Castiel, Dean/Castiel, R
- Let Me Tell You 'bout The Birds And The Bees: Castiel's approach to romance is scarcely what you would call traditional. Dean/Castiel, PG13
- Libra: Written to finish up morganoconner's slavefic alternate universe; Gabriel's here to get his family back, and he'll do whatever it takes to get it. Sam/Gabriel, Dean/Castiel, NC17
- Mission Control: Trying to find God wasn't just about looking. Dean/Castiel, PG13
- One Step Out of Reach: Chuck could see the future, but he still felt he was behind everyone else. Gabriel/Chuck, references to Michael/Lucifer and Castiel/unnamed male(s), PG13
- Patience is a Virtue: They're both trapped forever; they might as well make the most of it, if they can. Michael/Lucifer, NC17
- Responsible Driver Required: AU; if you're rich and powerful enough you can hire an angel as a bodyguard, and after a kidnapping gone wrong leads to Sam Winchester's death, Dean Winchester's father decides she needs protecting. Dean/Castiel, NC17
- Stars Fading: Finding time to spare for the Winchesters is a struggle for Castiel, but every struggle has its rewards. Sam/Castiel, PG13
- Take What You Need and Be On Your Way: The boys take one last breather before Detroit. Sam/Dean, R
- The Road to Nowhere Leads to Me: AU; wherein Castiel is an alien, Dean is grumpy, and the Impala's crew are protective. Dean, Castiel, gen, PG
- There's Travel Yet to Come: What Castiel wants, Castiel gets - if he can be persuaded to ask for it. Crowley/Castiel, R
- Working Hard for the Money: Boy band AU: Sam keeps attracting boyfriends with musical talent, and Dean can't resist stealing one. Dean/Castiel, Sam/Castiel/Gabriel, Sam/Gabriel, R

The Losers
- Musical Inclinations: Cougar isn't as long-suffering as everyone seems to think; he actually prefers Jensen this way. Cougar/Jensen, PG13

Twilight
- I Won't Ask For More: Crossover with Supernatural: Castiel can't help being intoxicating. Edward/Castiel, Carlisle/Castiel, R

I still need to write about Christmas, but that can wait until after the last of my presents gets picked up from the Post Office.



As for you all, I don't even know where to begin. I still haven't replied to the majority of the comments on this post because I can't think what to say in response to half of them - thank you doesn't cut it.

You've pretty much kept me going this year when work and family issues have had me sick, and just - I normally only remember to say these things when I'm happy enough to be coherent about it all, but I just want to say that even now, when I'm feeling low and my brain chemistry is telling me to be miserable when logic tells me that things are pretty good actually, you are incredible, incredible people. And I'm thankful every day for the fact I can log onto LJ and just look at you all being amazing in your own varied ways.

Thanks for covering for me last year, and I hope that this year I'll be able to return the favour.

*hugs*

And All That's In Between (Supernatural, Sam, Castiel and Dean [gen])

Title: And All That's In Between
Fandom: Supernatural
Characters: Sam, Castiel and Dean (gen)
Author: emerald_embers
Betas: queen_insane and scarletsherlock
Written for: wandersfound
Rating: PG13 for bad language and violence.
Warnings: Some ablism on Sam's part.
Word count: 2429
Summary: Mobster AU; Sam liked to do things his own way, and so did Castiel.

( And All That's In Between )

Bad Behaviour (Sherlock, John and Sherlock; suggested John/Sherlock)

Title: Bad Behaviour
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John and Sherlock; suggested John/Sherlock
Author: emerald_embers
Written for: valderys
Rating: PG for mild bad language.
Word count: 1513
Summary: Hurt/comfort doesn't work when your patient is a genius and a child.

( Bad Behaviour )

My Fluffy Nemesis, We Meet Again (Good Omens/Supernatural, Crowley/Aziraphale, Gabriel)

Title: My Fluffy Nemesis, We Meet Again
Fandoms: Good Omens/Supernatural
Pairing: Crowley/Aziraphale, Gabriel
Written for: aviss
Rating: PG13 for bad language, brief violent references and sexual references.
Word count: 1750
Summary: Crossover with Supernatural; Gabriel seeks refuge in Aziraphale's home after fleeing Heaven, and Crowley is absolutely not jealous.

( My Fluffy Nemesis, We Meet Again )