Title: On the tip of his tongue
Rating: G
Warnings: Spoilers for Chapter 98 (Rukia/Renji backstory)
Word Count: ~1180
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: Renji and Rukia, one night on the road to the Seireitei.



Written for the RenRuki Summer Fun/Renji's Birthday Challenge '09 atrenji_rukia.

Happy belated birthday, Renji!

Title:  Ringmaster
Rating:  PG
Warnings:  Spoilers for Soul Society Arc.  Mangled metaphors.
Word Count:  ~925
Disclaimer:  Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary:  Aizen would like to thank the little people. . .

( May I direct your attention to the center ring )

Written for bleach_contest Week #53 -- mystery prompt [circus]




Delicious banner by captainrosie.

Title:  Hair Trigger
Rating:  PG
Warnings:  Spoilers for Chapter 350.  Sort of Alternate Reality.
Word Count:  310
Disclaimer:  Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary:  Ichigo cracks.

( There's a new sheriff in town )


Written for bleach_contest Week #52 -- "pistol"

Title:  Placebo effect
Rating:  G
Warnings:  Ichigo's Oedipal issues
Word Count:  ~730
Disclaimer:  Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary:  Ichigo needs some TLC.

( Healed with a kiss~ )

Written for bleach_contest Week #50 -- "alcohol"

Title:  Privileged
Rating:  G
Warnings:  Set during Karakura Town Arc
Word Count:  262
Disclaimer:  Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary:  Orihime.  Rukia.  Some dust motes.

( You never see it but it's always there )

Written for bleach_contest Week #48 -- write a story in 15 sentences or less.

Title:  The strands that bind me to you
Rating:  G
Word Count:  ~1300
Warnings:  Spoilers for Chapter 179 and Kuchiki moodiness in general
Disclaimer:  Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary:  Thread by thread I will weave you a story.  Byakuya/Hisana, towards the end.

( Every word I've said is true. )


Written for bleach_contest Week #44 -- "once upon a time."

Also cross-posted to byaku_hisa.

Happy birthday, Byakushi.

Title:  First, do no harm
Rating:  PG-13
Warnings:  Familial strife and a little blood.
Word Count:  ~3740
Disclaimer:  Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written because it was burning up my brain and needed to get out.
Summary:  Ryuuken suffers a loss of faith.

( Light a candle at the altar of lost causes )

Written for bleach_contest Week #40 -- Nietzsche Quote:
"Be careful when you fight the monsters, lest you become one."

Title:  Bait and Switch
Rating:  PG
Warnings:  Yoruichi is always clothing-optional.  Purplish prose.
Word Count:  295
Disclaimer:  Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary:  Yoruichi's on the prowl.

( Who knows what shadows lurk. . . )


Written in a hurry for bleach_contest week #39 -- "stalk"

Title: Close Quarters
Rating: G
Warnings: Spoilers for Turn Back The Pendulum Arc, set post-exile.  A bit on the crack side.
Word Count: 300
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: Tessai wages domestic warfare.

( Familiarity breeds contempt . . . and bacteria )

Written for bleach_contest Week #36 -- "degenerate"

Title: Minor Incidents
Rating: G
Warnings: Kira-angst. Set during Chapter 127, when he's in jail for fighting Hinamori.
Word Count: 299
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: The little things don't add up. They multiply.

( Kira understands how a small thing can grow )

Title: Can't see the forest for the leaves
Rating: G
Warnings: Preadolescent Byakuya should be a warning in and of himself (Pre-series; mild spoilers for Chapter -105)
Word Count: 300
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach.  This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: His sword-spirit dislikes him to lose his temper. . .

( I'm trying to drop you a hint )

Written for bleach_contest Week #30 -- "onslaught"
Also cross-posted to sakura_senka




Thanks to barukode for the banner!

Title: GOOD BOY!
Rating: G
Genre: Fluffy crack
Word Count: ~700
Spoilers: Chapter 141. *wink*
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: Rukia makes a new friend.

( . . . or are you just happy to see me? )

Written for Renji's Birthday Challenge 2008 at renji_rukia.

Happy belated, Renji!

Title: False Positive
Rating: G
Warnings: Aizen being . . . Aizen.  Spoilers for Chapter 179.
Word Count: ~1085
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: Aizen is mostly harmless.  Aizen Sousuke + Kuchiki Hisana
Prompt 01: the mirror is broken

( The eyes are the window to the soul )

Written for the 10_whores fic challenge (2/10).

Title: One more Saturday morning after
Rating: PG-13, for frank depictions of a morning in the life of a couple of glamorous, hungover rock gods
Word Count: ~1450
Disclaimer: School of Rock was created by Mike White and Richard Linklater. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: Gen-ish, but I was shooting for Dewey/Ned undertones, so hopefully it's open to interpretation.  Background Patty/Ned.  Turned out more . . . melancholy and sappy than I was expecting.  Sorry.  ^^;;  Concrit is always welcome!


Written for duckgirlie's request for pre-movie Dewey/Ned at fic_on_demand

Title: Nightfall
Rating: PG
Warnings: Spoilers for Turn Back The Pendulum Arc, specifically Chapters -104 and -103
Word Count: 299
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: Mashiro is not a happy camper.



Written for bleach_contest Week #27 -- "sultry"

In a fit of temporary insanity moment of spontaneity, I signed up to write for Kuchiki Hisana at 10_whores, a fic challenge community where you write ten different stories pairing your chosen character with ten different people.  (Despite the challenge name, I expect most of my contributions will be pretty tame.)

Title: Eternity in an Hour
Rating: PG
Warnings: Stilted small talk.  Spoilers for Chapter 179.
Word Count: ~750
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: What if Hell turns out to be a never-ending office party?  Kuchiki Hisana + Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.
Prompt 05: Prometheus

( He's got fire and fury at his command )
Written for the 10_whores fic challenge (1/10).

This is an AU snippet based on the premise that, upon their deaths in the Living World, Hisana and Rukia were sent to the 78th District, North Rukongai.

All comments/criticisms welcome!

Title: Backyard Diplomacy
Rating: G
Genre: Sappy AU
Spoilers: Pre-series spoilers up through Chapter 179
Word Count: ~2060
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: Byakuya finds himself outmatched and outnumbered.  Byakuya/Hisana.


Cross-posted to byaku_hisa.

Title: Signs of Spring
Rating: PG for macho posturing
Genre: Contrived fluff/humor
Word Count: ~1820
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: Kubo Tite created Bleach. This story was written for entertainment purposes only.
Summary: Renji and his Captain have non-verbal communication down to an art form. Strongly implied Rukia/Renji.

 

A/N: I don't have a beta, so all comments/criticisms are welcomed and appreciated!

(Edited to add challenge banner under the cut.  Banner is rated PG-13.)

 
This story was written for The Valentine's Day Challenge 2008 at renji_rukia.

Happy Valentine's Day!