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Saturday, March 26, 2011
UPDATES
Update post: 25/03/11
posted by v.
New pages: fic: axis powers hetalia, fic: ncis
Added works:
- 13 works added to fic: axis powers hetalia
- 1 work added to fic: ncis
- 1 work added to fic: harry potter
posted by v.
New pages: fic: axis powers hetalia, fic: ncis
Added works:
- 13 works added to fic: axis powers hetalia
- 1 work added to fic: ncis
- 1 work added to fic: harry potter
fic: axis powers hetalia
Note: Please note that a rec may not contain all information about a fic provided by the author. We recommend you read either the fanfic header and/or the author's notes concerning the fic before reading.
* denotes work added in past week
Fic for Axis Powers Hetalia
Blood, Like Pasta, Is Thicker Than Water, by counterheist
Rating: PG -> PG-17
Summary: From the kink meme. N. Italy saves his money as gold bars; America, Hungary, Iceland, Estonia and France decide to steal it all. After they do, one of them betrays the group and in the resulting chaos, Mafioso big brother S. Italy steps in to steal back what belongs to his stupid little brother.
Comments: A little heartwarming, very humourous, plotty and an outstanding heist work. Has lots of plot twists and turns, lots of gorgeously written characterization and detail. Very, very long. Well worth it.
this work was recced by v.
Cold Wars, by peroxidepest17
Rating: PG-13
Summary: America and Russia fight and make up.
Comments: What with all the angstball fest of cold war era fics in fandom, it's amazing to find something like this- hilariously in canon style, with cuteness, hilarity and a spin on history that you've honestly never considered. You will never think of the cold war in the same way again.
this work was recced by v.
Flashlight and New Batteries, by LolliDictator
Rating: T
Summary: AU. "If I throw a tomato at you, vampire bastard, will you still sparkle under the sauce?" Spamano, requestfic from Kale Henderson :3 and Sequel to Flashlight. "W-WELL, I-I NEVER LIKED YOU, EITHER. WHAT NOW, YOU STUPID SPARKLY VAMPIRE?" Spamano
Comments: The most parody to Twilight, ever. Makes fun of a lot of Twilight-ish tropes, and also contains hilarious tongue in cheek references to Hetalia and Hetalia fandom tropes without parody-ing it (mostly because Hetalia is so outrageous already and Twilight-ers attempt to be serious). Outrageous innuendo and very unfinished, which is a pity because it is so delightfully funny.
this work was recced by v.
Fun with Former Vikings, by Reverberating Winds
Rating: K+
Summary: Brothers that are too awkward to even stand next to each other, husband and 'wife', and that one guy that drinks a lot. The Nordics couldn't be any more different. And neither could the situations they get themselves into.
Comments: A well written gen fic written from the POV of Iceland, who makes an entertaining, awkward and somewhat unreliable narrator. It's cute, serious, gorgeously historical and political, with excellent character interaction. It plots out the little and big events so well, and also gives interesting introspective points into each character.
this work was recced by v.
Grey Skies Over London and Every Generation, by Gemini Star01
Rating: K+ and T
Summary: GSOL- Alternate History AU. The American Rebellion has been crushed and the wayward son returned to his family, but Alfred just isn't acting like himself. Arthur's in denial and Matthew just wants to go home and nothing is the way it ought to be... EG- Sequel to Grey Skies Over London. They're home now, but things are not as they should be: Arthur is still delusional, Alfred is still a prisoner, and Matthew is at the end of his rope. Desperate people resort do desperate meassures...
Comments: Honestly one of, if not the most heart wrenching fanwork ever. Does use (rather liberally) alternate characterization (everyone is still reasonably in character)), but this is alternate history. It is written so gently and painfully almost, and tugs at your heart strings so. So much detail, so much emotion, so very well written.
this work was recced by v.
It's all nice and cute to work at the UN...not, by StarsOfYaoi
Rating: T
Summary: *Various pairings, CRACK* One poor human working for the UN is asked to find a certain Finnish diplomat. On his search, he finds out more than he'd ever wanted to know about many of those 'strange foreign diplomats'.
Comments: Cracky, funny and remarkably in-verse Hetalia, character and plot wise. Utter humour and utter insanity- it really is the nations at their craziest and most cliched form.
this work was recced by v.
Margins, by anon
Rating: not past T (not given)
Summary: Prompt: An AU where Nation-tans are even more bound to their countries. That is, they can't physically leave their homelands. They are alone, isolated, but still drawn to each other even though Nation can only meet Nation at the very edges of their borders. Nations exist that they know about, but have never met because they don't share borders. They pass word around the world by mouth-to-mouth, trying to have some form of connection, some bond with others like themselves. This isolation is also the cause of wars and imperialism. The Nation-tans are so desperate for contact with each other, to be able to talk to someone who understands, that they're constantly trying to invade each other. After all, 'No Man's Land' on a battlefield technically doesn't belong to either warring country...
Comments: A true ensemble fic, involving most of the world at some stage. It's so emotional and deep- all the nations are incredibly characterized, and it's so raw and beautiful. It's definitely a story about the characters, where the story is for their sake alone. Gorgeous background detail and you really do appreciate the extra effort the author has taken with the historical fact and detail- it really feels you are moving throughout history with the characters, feeling what they feel when you feel it.
this work was recced by v.
Only Light And Momentary, by tatterdemalion
Rating: M
Summary: Lars, for his part, has a look on his face like he has swallowed something unpleasant and it is attempting to crawl back up his throat... A chronicle of Canada's relationship with the Netherlands, from 1611 to present day.
Comments: Though not the author's most famous fic, it's my favourite out of all the ones she's written. To me, this is absolutely flawless and one of my most loved Hetalia fics. It has absolutely gorgeous background detail- both cultural, social and political history, including indigenous, which is incorporated so very well and adds to the story. I love the characterization- when this was written, Netherlands wasn't even a character yet, yet she fleshes him out as well as any of the then canon characters. It is a story where the plot is history, but history as you have never thought of it. The story is profound, hilarious at times, and utterly fantastic.
this work was recced by v.
On the Bound, by tatterdemalion
Rating: M
Summary: AU. It's not often one gets a call from their brother, asking for help with a seventy million dollar heist. At least, not where Matthew Williams comes from. Especially not a heist where you have to seduce a very rich Frenchman. Eventual Matthew/Francis.
Comments: It's very fun and lighthearted, and fast paced and fun to read from start to finish. Manages to resolve some pretty heavy character issues, and it a fairly well written heist story with the (un)usual plot twists and turns. Well written, suspenseful and absolutely hilarious.
this work was recced by v.
The Nation Chronicles, by eloquentelegance
Rating: K+
Summary: When the leaders of the nations deemed the current events far too important to be left alone and forgotten. They began to hire scribes. Their sole purpose was to follow their respective nations, recording the occuring events exactly as they occured.
Comments: Or, WHAT IF HETALIA WAS REAL? This is that story. It is delightful. Though de-anoned by the author, there is something delightful about reading on the prompt page. Light hearted and witty, hilarious and slightly profound. Also an appreciation of fandom, which is truly really great in Hetalia. The little details are what make this story. Extra chappy uploaded on ff.net.
this work was recced by v.
Seven Little Killers, by Lucky-Angel135
Rating: M
Summary: This story will not have a happy ending, love. I just can't see it on the horizon, and anything that I can't see isn't there. Yellow's Arc.
Comments: Though that's the current summary, one previous summary has been 'Nations are being murdered, and a group of mysterious masked killers is behind it. Their goal seems to be to plunge the world into chaos, but is it really? Who are these masked killers, and why are they really killing off nations?', which is somewhat better at explaining the plot. It really starts and plunges you into the deep end, and is one of those stories which makes you want to laugh and cry and feel the full spectrum of emotions within the same chapter. It has one of the most convuluted, mind bending and suspenseful plots ever and tops many a published murder mystery with the level of edge-of-your-seat-loud-heart-beating. It establishes a real emotional connection with the characters, and you are so connected to them whe you read it. Beautifully written, with an astonishing level of detail, plot consistency and ability to characterize, considering it is two authors writing it. It is a must read.
this work was recced by v.
Crossover Fic for Axis Powers Hetalia
AWOL, by Lisse, a crossover with NCIS
Rating: K+
Summary: When a Marine goes missing, his twin brother comes to NCIS looking for help. Then things get weird.
Comments: A flawless crossover between two worlds which shouldn't mix as well as they do, but they do. Excellent characterization of all characters, and has lots of gorgeous detail which add a delicious sense of irony and humour to the story. Very charming and one of the best written outsider point of view stories.
this work was recced by v.
Blurring House Lines and Nil Desperandum, by Lily Winterwood, a crossover with Harry Potter
Rating: M
Summary: Accepted into Hogwarts and Sorted into Slytherin House, Arthur Kirkland must prove to the rest of the school that not all Slytherins are evil while coming to grips with the fact that he is much more than an ordinary wizard. and Hogwarts is all but a dream now to the Nations, especially for Arthur Kirkland as he faces Voldemort's totalitarian regime. Sequel to Blurring House Lines; follows plotline of Deathly Hallows.
Comments: This fic is very long and isn't the best crossover ever written- it does ask you to suspend you disbelief a few times and in many ways, the sequel is better than the original. But it is worth the read- it explores many facets of both Hetalia and Potter canon and fanon, and is very well written and really does manage to mash two very different universes together. It is a must for fans of both series.
this work was recced by v.
* denotes work added in past week
Fic for Axis Powers Hetalia
Blood, Like Pasta, Is Thicker Than Water, by counterheist
Rating: PG -> PG-17
Summary: From the kink meme. N. Italy saves his money as gold bars; America, Hungary, Iceland, Estonia and France decide to steal it all. After they do, one of them betrays the group and in the resulting chaos, Mafioso big brother S. Italy steps in to steal back what belongs to his stupid little brother.
Comments: A little heartwarming, very humourous, plotty and an outstanding heist work. Has lots of plot twists and turns, lots of gorgeously written characterization and detail. Very, very long. Well worth it.
this work was recced by v.
Cold Wars, by peroxidepest17
Rating: PG-13
Summary: America and Russia fight and make up.
Comments: What with all the angstball fest of cold war era fics in fandom, it's amazing to find something like this- hilariously in canon style, with cuteness, hilarity and a spin on history that you've honestly never considered. You will never think of the cold war in the same way again.
this work was recced by v.
Flashlight and New Batteries, by LolliDictator
Rating: T
Summary: AU. "If I throw a tomato at you, vampire bastard, will you still sparkle under the sauce?" Spamano, requestfic from Kale Henderson :3 and Sequel to Flashlight. "W-WELL, I-I NEVER LIKED YOU, EITHER. WHAT NOW, YOU STUPID SPARKLY VAMPIRE?" Spamano
Comments: The most parody to Twilight, ever. Makes fun of a lot of Twilight-ish tropes, and also contains hilarious tongue in cheek references to Hetalia and Hetalia fandom tropes without parody-ing it (mostly because Hetalia is so outrageous already and Twilight-ers attempt to be serious). Outrageous innuendo and very unfinished, which is a pity because it is so delightfully funny.
this work was recced by v.
Fun with Former Vikings, by Reverberating Winds
Rating: K+
Summary: Brothers that are too awkward to even stand next to each other, husband and 'wife', and that one guy that drinks a lot. The Nordics couldn't be any more different. And neither could the situations they get themselves into.
Comments: A well written gen fic written from the POV of Iceland, who makes an entertaining, awkward and somewhat unreliable narrator. It's cute, serious, gorgeously historical and political, with excellent character interaction. It plots out the little and big events so well, and also gives interesting introspective points into each character.
this work was recced by v.
Grey Skies Over London and Every Generation, by Gemini Star01
Rating: K+ and T
Summary: GSOL- Alternate History AU. The American Rebellion has been crushed and the wayward son returned to his family, but Alfred just isn't acting like himself. Arthur's in denial and Matthew just wants to go home and nothing is the way it ought to be... EG- Sequel to Grey Skies Over London. They're home now, but things are not as they should be: Arthur is still delusional, Alfred is still a prisoner, and Matthew is at the end of his rope. Desperate people resort do desperate meassures...
Comments: Honestly one of, if not the most heart wrenching fanwork ever. Does use (rather liberally) alternate characterization (everyone is still reasonably in character)), but this is alternate history. It is written so gently and painfully almost, and tugs at your heart strings so. So much detail, so much emotion, so very well written.
this work was recced by v.
It's all nice and cute to work at the UN...not, by StarsOfYaoi
Rating: T
Summary: *Various pairings, CRACK* One poor human working for the UN is asked to find a certain Finnish diplomat. On his search, he finds out more than he'd ever wanted to know about many of those 'strange foreign diplomats'.
Comments: Cracky, funny and remarkably in-verse Hetalia, character and plot wise. Utter humour and utter insanity- it really is the nations at their craziest and most cliched form.
this work was recced by v.
Margins, by anon
Rating: not past T (not given)
Summary: Prompt: An AU where Nation-tans are even more bound to their countries. That is, they can't physically leave their homelands. They are alone, isolated, but still drawn to each other even though Nation can only meet Nation at the very edges of their borders. Nations exist that they know about, but have never met because they don't share borders. They pass word around the world by mouth-to-mouth, trying to have some form of connection, some bond with others like themselves. This isolation is also the cause of wars and imperialism. The Nation-tans are so desperate for contact with each other, to be able to talk to someone who understands, that they're constantly trying to invade each other. After all, 'No Man's Land' on a battlefield technically doesn't belong to either warring country...
Comments: A true ensemble fic, involving most of the world at some stage. It's so emotional and deep- all the nations are incredibly characterized, and it's so raw and beautiful. It's definitely a story about the characters, where the story is for their sake alone. Gorgeous background detail and you really do appreciate the extra effort the author has taken with the historical fact and detail- it really feels you are moving throughout history with the characters, feeling what they feel when you feel it.
this work was recced by v.
Only Light And Momentary, by tatterdemalion
Rating: M
Summary: Lars, for his part, has a look on his face like he has swallowed something unpleasant and it is attempting to crawl back up his throat... A chronicle of Canada's relationship with the Netherlands, from 1611 to present day.
Comments: Though not the author's most famous fic, it's my favourite out of all the ones she's written. To me, this is absolutely flawless and one of my most loved Hetalia fics. It has absolutely gorgeous background detail- both cultural, social and political history, including indigenous, which is incorporated so very well and adds to the story. I love the characterization- when this was written, Netherlands wasn't even a character yet, yet she fleshes him out as well as any of the then canon characters. It is a story where the plot is history, but history as you have never thought of it. The story is profound, hilarious at times, and utterly fantastic.
this work was recced by v.
On the Bound, by tatterdemalion
Rating: M
Summary: AU. It's not often one gets a call from their brother, asking for help with a seventy million dollar heist. At least, not where Matthew Williams comes from. Especially not a heist where you have to seduce a very rich Frenchman. Eventual Matthew/Francis.
Comments: It's very fun and lighthearted, and fast paced and fun to read from start to finish. Manages to resolve some pretty heavy character issues, and it a fairly well written heist story with the (un)usual plot twists and turns. Well written, suspenseful and absolutely hilarious.
this work was recced by v.
The Nation Chronicles, by eloquentelegance
Rating: K+
Summary: When the leaders of the nations deemed the current events far too important to be left alone and forgotten. They began to hire scribes. Their sole purpose was to follow their respective nations, recording the occuring events exactly as they occured.
Comments: Or, WHAT IF HETALIA WAS REAL? This is that story. It is delightful. Though de-anoned by the author, there is something delightful about reading on the prompt page. Light hearted and witty, hilarious and slightly profound. Also an appreciation of fandom, which is truly really great in Hetalia. The little details are what make this story. Extra chappy uploaded on ff.net.
this work was recced by v.
Seven Little Killers, by Lucky-Angel135
Rating: M
Summary: This story will not have a happy ending, love. I just can't see it on the horizon, and anything that I can't see isn't there. Yellow's Arc.
Comments: Though that's the current summary, one previous summary has been 'Nations are being murdered, and a group of mysterious masked killers is behind it. Their goal seems to be to plunge the world into chaos, but is it really? Who are these masked killers, and why are they really killing off nations?', which is somewhat better at explaining the plot. It really starts and plunges you into the deep end, and is one of those stories which makes you want to laugh and cry and feel the full spectrum of emotions within the same chapter. It has one of the most convuluted, mind bending and suspenseful plots ever and tops many a published murder mystery with the level of edge-of-your-seat-loud-heart-beating. It establishes a real emotional connection with the characters, and you are so connected to them whe you read it. Beautifully written, with an astonishing level of detail, plot consistency and ability to characterize, considering it is two authors writing it. It is a must read.
this work was recced by v.
Crossover Fic for Axis Powers Hetalia
AWOL, by Lisse, a crossover with NCIS
Rating: K+
Summary: When a Marine goes missing, his twin brother comes to NCIS looking for help. Then things get weird.
Comments: A flawless crossover between two worlds which shouldn't mix as well as they do, but they do. Excellent characterization of all characters, and has lots of gorgeous detail which add a delicious sense of irony and humour to the story. Very charming and one of the best written outsider point of view stories.
this work was recced by v.
Blurring House Lines and Nil Desperandum, by Lily Winterwood, a crossover with Harry Potter
Rating: M
Summary: Accepted into Hogwarts and Sorted into Slytherin House, Arthur Kirkland must prove to the rest of the school that not all Slytherins are evil while coming to grips with the fact that he is much more than an ordinary wizard. and Hogwarts is all but a dream now to the Nations, especially for Arthur Kirkland as he faces Voldemort's totalitarian regime. Sequel to Blurring House Lines; follows plotline of Deathly Hallows.
Comments: This fic is very long and isn't the best crossover ever written- it does ask you to suspend you disbelief a few times and in many ways, the sequel is better than the original. But it is worth the read- it explores many facets of both Hetalia and Potter canon and fanon, and is very well written and really does manage to mash two very different universes together. It is a must for fans of both series.
this work was recced by v.
fic: ncis
Note: Please note that a rec may not contain all information about a fic provided by the author. We recommend you read either the fanfic header and/or the author's notes concerning the fic before reading.
* denotes work added in past week
Crossover Fic for NCIS
AWOL, by Lisse, a crossover with Axis Powers Hetalia
Rating: K+
Summary: When a Marine goes missing, his twin brother comes to NCIS looking for help. Then things get weird.
Comments: A flawless crossover between two worlds which shouldn't mix as well as they do, but they do. Excellent characterization of all characters, and has lots of gorgeous detail which add a delicious sense of irony and humour to the story. Very charming and one of the best written outsider point of view stories.
this work was recced by v.
* denotes work added in past week
Crossover Fic for NCIS
AWOL, by Lisse, a crossover with Axis Powers Hetalia
Rating: K+
Summary: When a Marine goes missing, his twin brother comes to NCIS looking for help. Then things get weird.
Comments: A flawless crossover between two worlds which shouldn't mix as well as they do, but they do. Excellent characterization of all characters, and has lots of gorgeous detail which add a delicious sense of irony and humour to the story. Very charming and one of the best written outsider point of view stories.
this work was recced by v.
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