There is a method behind the madness

Here is the master list of all of my work, complete with pairings. As chaptered work goes up, there is at least (1) author's notes entry to go along with it. Oneshots have (1) author's notes entry linked.

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The master index for my 'Allegiance' series, which I'm expanding from drabble prompts at various contest comms. As I'm writing it in a very non-linear fashion, if you'd like to enjoy the story in order, here's the place to do it.

(It took me seven entries before I needed to make this post...a personal record, haha).


Summary: Strictly-come-canon, post-manga. Kagome is forced to seek out Sesshoumaru's protection in the wake of unexpected tragedy. As she insinuates herself into his life, Sesshoumaru comes to realize her second chance is also his, as her presence drives him to confront mistakes from his own past.

Note: In the original drabbles, the Rin storyline was almost completely left out, due to word constraints. It's something that has more or less unfolded as I've written the expansions of the scenes, and I feel it is extremely important to understand Sesshoumaru's actions (not unlike in the manga).

Last update: November 3, 2011 | Series Complete

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Appearance: Kagome appears at Sesshoumaru's door, seeking his aid.

Vengeance: Sesshoumaru realizes Kagome is worthy of personal protection.
Reassurance: Even taiyoukai need to be reassured sometimes.
Alliance: Sesshoumaru realizes Kagome’s stubborn pride – and his own actions – have caused her harm.
Oath: Sesshoumaru fights conflicting feelings after swearing a blood oath to Kagome.
Repentance: Sesshoumaru suffers under the weight of Kagome’s human emotions.
Bargain: Sesshoumaru weighs the consequences of Kagome’s bargain.

Contemplation: Kagome finally learns what happened to Rin.
Insight: Sesshoumaru realizes he’s not the only one still suffering for his past.

Shield: Sesshoumaru learns of his brother’s fate as a new threat arises against his house.
Embrace: Kagome continues to grieve about her reaction to Inuyasha’s death.
Thaw: Sesshoumaru’s icy barriers crumble as he finally admits to himself what Rin really meant to him.
Emergence: Sesshoumaru and Kagome prepare for battle.
Compel: Sesshoumaru commissions Totosai to make a very special weapon.
Offering: On the eve of battle, Sesshoumaru presents Kagome with a very special gift.
Salvation: What if this whole crusade’s a charade, and behind it all there’s a price to be paid?
Consolation: Kagome struggles in the aftermath of battle.
Halo: Sesshoumaru contemplates the meaning of a kiss, and its impact on his past, his present, and his future.

Remembrance: She told him to never forget her...like that was even possible.
Promise: Sesshoumaru reluctantly honors a final promise.

"Don't go pulling a Philip Kiriakis on me, all right?"

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why I so immensely dislike the Jan’s baby storyline that defines Shelle’s senior year of high school – especially since the plot and relationship angst are quite similar to those at the heart of my IY fandom opus, Fleeting. They share similar characteristics: the girl’s sexual insecurity, the guy’s seemingly-noble secret-keeping, and the betrayal and angst that occur when they start to push each other.

So why is one so near and dear to my heart, while the other makes my heart hurt?

( Meta: What good is a romance without a basis of trust? )