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From the Ashes, an Ember (2558 words)
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: The Lantern Bearers - Rosemary Sutcliff
Rating: General Audiences
Summary: Ambrosius goes to bring his brother's body home. Written for The Exchange at Fic Corner 2014.
Faith (Blade of the Immortal; G)
Jul. 31st, 2014 09:50 pm
Faith (887 words)
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Mugen no Juunin | Blade of the Immortal
Rating: General Audiences
Relationship: Asano Rin/Manji
Summary: In the quiet space between conflicts, Rin and Manji make offerings. Written for Parallels 2014.
Fiat Justicia (2445 words)
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: The Silver Branch - Rosemary Sutcliff
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Summary: "If I were a man, and a young man, I should be taking your road," said Aunt Honoria. She doesn't waste her time, however, after she sends her grand-nephews away. Written for Sutcliff Swap 2014.
I Won't Fear Love (Black Butler; G)
May. 4th, 2014 09:42 pm
I Won't Fear Love (1800 words)
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Kuroshitsuji | Black Butler
Rating: General Audiences
Summary: After the sinking of the Carpathia, Lizzie must recover from more than her head injury. Written for Rarewomen 2014.
Title: Now We Have Everything
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Fiddler on the Roof
Warnings: none
Rating: G
Word count: 812
Pairing(s): n/a
Notes: Writeen for Purimgifts 2014; Beta by smillaraaq
Summary: Bielke has good news, but Tzeitel's is better.
Title: Through the Lion's Den
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Fiddler on the Roof
Warnings: none
Rating: G
Word count: 962
Pairing(s): Motel/Tzeitel
Spoilers: None
Notes: Written for Purimgifts 2014; Beta by smillaraaq
Summary: Motel and Tzeitel have a little help in their battle for independence.
Title: The Future of her Choice
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Fiddler on the Roof
Warnings: none
Rating: G
Word count: 780
Pairing(s): n/a
Notes: Written for Purimgifts 2014; Beta by smillaraaq
Summary: Bielke wants to spread her wings and fly — just a little.
The May evening air was sweet and moist as Schprintze walked home … .
An Unexpected Truth (275 words)
Fandom: The Eagle of the Ninth - Rosemary Sutcliff
Rating: General Audiences
Summary: In his young days in Judaea, Uncle Aquila once got a surprising bit of information.
Written for ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif){kind=small}
carmarthen's Fandom Stocking.
Speaking Terms (3125 words)
Fandom: Chanur Series - C. J. Cherryh
Rating: General Audiences
Summary: In which Tahy Mahn lays a matter to rest — at last.
Back Where They Started From (1972 words) by opalmatrix
Fandom: Dawn Wind - Rosemary Sutcliff
Rating: General Audiences
Relationships: Owain (Dawn Wind)/Regina (Dawn Wind)
Summary: Regina returns to the only place she knows that she really belongs.
My actual assignment for Sutcliff Swap 2013.
Any Shelter in a Storm (1313 words) by opalmatrix
Fandom: Natsume Yuujinchou | Natsume's Book of Friends
Rating: General Audiences
For Hurt/Comfort Bingo
Summary: Natsume's expedition with his friends turns out to be a bit more than a walk in the park.
The first of the Hurt/Comfort Bingo stories my friendslist helped me plot out. This one's for kinetikatrue:
When the Music Stopped
Fandom: Ballet Shoes - Noel Streatfeild
Rating: General Audiences
Notes: For Hurt/Comfort Bingo. The prompt was "Loss of Hearing," and kinetikatrue requested Posy Fossil from Ballet Shoes. Beta by smillaraaq
Summary: Petrova helps Posy handle some very bad news.
Four by Four (4169 words)
Fandom: Diamond Age - Neal Stephenson
Rating: General Audiences
Summary: Four voices from the Mouse Army aboard the good ship Generosity of Soul: they grow, they learn, and they wait for the coming of their Princess to free them.
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rarewomen challenge, for Kastaka, who said: "I've always been fascinated with the mouse army and especially fic about the individuals that make it up ... ."
Title: To the Top
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Chronicles of Chrestomanci - Diana Wynne Jones
Warnings: nothing really
Rating: G
Word count: 524
Pairing(s): Robert Brown/Anthea Tesdinic
Spoilers: slight for the end of Conrad's Fate
Notes: A Purimgift for Minutia_R, who said "I'd love to see some of Anthea Tesdinic's fashion designs." Beta by smillaraaq. Illustrated by the author ... XD
Summary: At the gala for the annual Silver Swan theatre awards, actors and actresses aren't the only shining stars.
Title: She's Not There
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Howl Series - Diana Wynne Jones
Warnings: Nothing
Rating: G
Word count: 984
Pairing(s): Abdullah/Flower-in-the-Night
Spoilers: for the end of Castle in the Air
Notes: Written for Minutia_R for Purimgifts. Title from the Zombies song, of course. Beta by smillaraaq
Summary: On a hot summer day, Flower-in-the-Night has a chilling experience.
The Lesson ("Foreigner" Series; G)
Jan. 16th, 2013 07:57 am
Title: The Lesson
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: C.J. Cherryh's "Foreigner" series
Warnings: none
Rating: G
Word count: 715
Pairing(s): n/a
Spoilers: For Jago and Banichi's backstory
Notes: For nenya-kanadka's 's Fandom Stocking. No Beta.
Summary: For young Jago, a lesson in kabiu - and manchi.
Read "The Lesson" at AO3
Path Untaken (Cyteen/Regenesis; G)
Jan. 16th, 2013 07:51 am
Title: Path Untaken
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Alliance-Union (C.J. Cherryh's Cyteen and Regenesis)
Warnings: none
Rating: G
Word count: 229
Pairing(s): n/a; Ariane Emory II POV
Spoilers: Nothing much.
Notes: For yhlee's Fandom Stocking. Prompt (from The Almost Totally Random Writing Exercise Generator: "A Building Doorman - will you, would you, could you... ." No Beta.
Summary: It's not that Ari never questioned the facts of life in Union.
Seasoned to Taste (Discworld, G)
Aug. 14th, 2012 09:55 pm
Title: Seasoned to Taste
Author: opalmatrix
Rating: G
Pairing: n/a
Words: 1,220
Warnings: Moderate for Cheery Littlebottom (in Feet of Clay) and minor for Lady Sybil Ramkin (in Guards! Guards!)
Notes: Written for the Second disc_fest. Prompt: Cheery Littlebottom volunteers at the Sunshine Sanctuary for Sick Dragons. Beta by smillaraaq.
Summary: In the end, it all comes down to chemistry.
"I think the armor is a bit big on you," said Lady Sybil Ramkin, critically ... .
Title: Two Lilies
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett
Warnings: none
Rating: G
Word count: 1,439
Pairing(s): n/a
Spoilers: Nothing much
Notes: For raspberryhunter in rarewomen 2012. Prompt: Susan Sowerby is probably the wisest person in this book, and yet we don’t know much about her. And she has all those kids and is raising them on so little money! I'd love to know something about her relationship with
Summary: Who would have thought that they had this much in common?
It Takes Three (Natsume Yuujinchou; G)
May. 17th, 2012 10:08 pm
Title: It Takes Three
Author: opalmatrix
Fandom: Natsume Yuujinchou
Warnings: nothing much
Rating: G
Word count: 5,650
Pairing(s): n/a
Spoilers: For some details about Taki's abilities and backstory.
Notes: For qem_chibati in rarewomen 2012. Beta by smillaraaq
Summary: Taki never thought she'd be facing this type of challenge. Fortunately, she's not facing it alone.
