The Flower Trying to Bloom In Snow

The Words Won't Come

[Final Fantasy VI] From Battles Never Done
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Characters/Pairings: Celes, Edgar, referenced Celes/Locke
Rating: G
Contains: Spoilers up to Phoenix Cave
Notes: Written for [info]astrangerenters in the 2009 round of [info]ff_exchange. The prompt was FF6, Edgar, Celes, World of Ruin. Some ideas: Edgar's "secret" identity, Celes coping with a missing Locke, an unlikely relationship or bond developing between them. Romance or friendship, any rating (but any relationship should be consensual). The title is from WB Yeats' "The Rose of Battle," which seemed kind of fitting for Celes.
Wordcount: 1003
Summary: Even in the World of Ruin, some things still grow--like friendships.
Beta: None

From Battles Never Done )

[Final Fantasy IV] Into the Dawn
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Cecil/Rosa
Rating: G
Contains: End of game spoilers,
Notes: This was written for [info]ff_exchange's 2009 round. The prompt was FFIV: OGC, Cecil replacing Baron as Odin. I would prefer a more somber approach to the subject as opposed to a humor centered story. I would potential like the inclusion of Cecil choosing his foster heritage (Baron and his adopted family of Cid, Rosa, and Kain) over his birth heritage (the moon people). It falls into Lucis Ante Terminum, although it stands alone.
Wordcount: 1760
Summary: Cecil's first day as King is a trying one.
Beta: None

Into the Dawn )

[Final Fantasy VIII] And Towards Our Distant Rest
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Characters: Irvine, Zell, Selphie
Rating: PG-13
Contains: Violence, references to war
Notes: Written as Chocobo Down for the 2009 round of [info]ff_exchange. The prompt was, FFVIII: Zell, Selphie and Irvine. Laying low during a mission gone horribly wrong, licking their wounds (so to speak) and making plans to get out of trouble.
Wordcount: 1219
Summary: They're between a rock and a hard place, but they'll make it through. They always do.
Beta: None

And Towards Our Distant Rest )

[Crossover, Final Fantasy VI/Final Fantasy IX] Thief vs. Treasure Hunter: the Final Countdown!
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Characters: Zidane, Locke, Kumop the Moogle Announcer
Rating: PG
Contains: Epic crack. Minor end of game spoilers for both games.
Notes: Written as Chocobo Down for the 2009 round of [info]ff_exchange. Prompt: FFVI / FFIX crossover: Zidane VS. Locke: The Final Countdown! Some kind of competition to see who's the best thief-- I mean, treasure-hunter. Moogle announcers optional!
Wordcount: 1165
Summary: It's an epic race through an insane obstacle course to see who can reach the Crystal Trophy!
Beta: None

Thief vs. Treasure Hunter: the Final Countdown! )

[Final Fantasy XII] Sticky Sweet
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Characters/Pairings: Ashe/Balthier
Rating: PG
Contains: End of game spoilers
Notes: Written as Chocobo Down for the 2009 round of [info]ff_exchange. The prompt was Balthier/Ashe, post-game and Ashe escapes her castle again and somehow runs into/meets up with Balthier. Humor preferred.
Wordcount: 1131
Summary: Ashe escapes the confines of the palace for a day, and goes to see an old friend.
Beta: [info]mithrigil

Sticky Sweet )

[Final Fantasy Tactics A2] Memories Lined In Ink
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Characters/Pairings: Adelle/Luso
Rating: G
Contains: Spoilers for the majority of the game, as well as the Duelhorn sidequests (in a sideways manner)
Notes: Written for [Unknown LJ tag] as part of the 2009 round of [info]ff_exchange. The prompt was FFTA2. Luso and Adelle together and afraid before the final battle. Romantic undertones, but no actual resolution or being-together-ness. Ends with a kiss on the cheek.
Wordcount: 1114
Summary: Before the final battle, Luso takes a few minutes to look back.
Beta: [info]drakonlily

Memories Lined In Ink )

[Final Fantasy IV] Mad as the Wind and the Storm
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
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[Final Fantasy XII] To the Last Drop
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Characters: Balthier, Fran
Rating: G
Contains: References to alcohol
Notes: Written for [info]shanaqui for a fic meme a million years ago that I forgot to post back.
Wordcount: 646
Summary: Balthier knows better than to take the challenge, but he might as well do it anyway.
Beta: None

To the Last Drop )

[Final Fantasy VI] Warmth
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Locke/Terra
Rating: G
Contains: Very minor spoilers.
Notes: 100
Wordcount: Written for [info]saharasnow
Summary: She notices his warmth.
Beta: None

Warmth )

[Firefly] Makeshift
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Characters: Mal, Kaylee
Rating: G
Contains: Nothing of note.
Notes: Written for a fic meme approximately a million years ago and I forgot to post it.
Wordcount: 261
Summary: Kaylee makes do with what she's got.
Beta: None

Makeshift )

[Final Fantasy XII] Compensation
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Balthier/Ashe
Rating: G
Contains: Minor spoilers.
Notes: Takes place post-Shiva. Spawned because I started thinking about Balthier's motives for making that specific request--both the ones he admits to, and the ones he doesn't.
Wordcount: 679
Summary: Value isn't only in metal and gems.
Beta: [info]first_seventhe and [info]celeloriel

Compensation )

[Final Fantasy VI] Reflection
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Character: Celes
Rating: G
Contains: Minor spoilers.
Notes: Idle thoughts about the Opera scene.
Wordcount: 100
Summary: She has become someone else, by dint of a mere costume change.
Beta: None

Reflection )

[Persona 3] Reunion
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Akihiko/Mitsuru
Rating: PG
Warnings: Ending spoilers.
Notes: Written for [info]shanaqui
Wordcount: 1250
Summary: Their reunion is unexpected, and the sweeter for it. Loose sequel to "Farewell."
Beta: [info]wodhaund

Reunion )

[Crossover: Final Fantasy IX/Final Fantasy XII] Appropriate Casting Decisions
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Balthier/Ashe/Garnet
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Crack?
Notes: For [info]trialia
Wordcount: 100
Summary: Balthier approves of the casting of this scene.
Beta: None

Appropriate Casting Decisions )

[Final Fantasy X] Then Be Not Coy
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Auron/Lulu
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None
Notes: Written for [info]wallwalker
Wordcount: 900
Summary: Morning always comes.
Beta: [info]celeloriel

Then Be Not Coy )

[Final Fantasy X] A Summoner's Faith, Chapter Three: Trial
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Character: Yuna
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Notes: Previous chapters here.
Wordcount: 1700 words this chapter.
Summary: Five scenes from a summoner's training. Yuna faces the trial of Besaid Temple.
Beta: [info]first_seventhe

Trial )

[Final Fantasy VI] A Stunning Combination
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Setzer/Daryl
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Spoilers for Setzer's backstory.
Notes: Written for [info]venefica_aura
Wordcount: 100
Summary: Daryl has unique tastes when it comes to decorating.
Beta: None

A Stunning Combination )

[Final Fantasy VI] Fade
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Locke/Celes
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Notes: Written for [info]sister_coyote.
Wordcount: 1200
Summary: All her life, magic had been a force within her, chained and counterbalanced.
Beta: [info]seventhe

Fade )

[Final Fantasy IV] Scour
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Pairing: Kain/Rydia
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Notes: Written for [info]cosmicnotion
Wordcount: 100
Summary: Her magic has a different feel to it.
Beta: None

Scour )

[Digital Devil Saga] Never Look Back
Rose In Winter
[info]athyn
Character: Serph
Rating: G
Warnings: Spoilers for the end of DDS1
Notes: Written for [info]maho_kiwi as a bribe for finishing a paper :)
Wordcount: 100
Summary: Serph refuses to look back.
Beta: None

Never Look Back )