Sparrow in the Water

Having Just Returned from "Avatar..."

2009-12-31T06:12:25Z

I was moved. There is no other word for it.

I was truly, truly moved.

FAN VIDEO: "Like Blood to Water" (Chapter Sixteen)

2009-12-29T02:13:54Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well this evening! I'm finally dug out from the massive snowbanks that formed over the past few days. I was actually able to drive to work without too much hassle. (Thank heavens for small cars!)

On the bummer side, my digital camera broke on Christmas Day, so I had to lay down sixty bucks to get a new one. (I bought a clearance camera, it was normally over a hundred.) But, in least its fixed before the next BHAFAS meeting.

I also decided to make a new top for a Wa Lolita, since that's our topic for the next BHAFAS meeting. (Wa Lolita is a genre of lolita that focuses on aspects of traditional Japanese clothing mixed with lolita style.) I'm making a new mini kimono top to go with my black "Metamorphose" lace skirt. I'm looking forward to seeing how the two pair together! I'll take plenty of pics at the meeting.

Now to the main event! My ever so wonderful March (march_kyo) has once again created a fan video for my newest chapter. I was moved by the incredible amount of passion and tension she was able to show through her images. I hope everyone truly enjoys the incredible work she's created! Thank you and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

FIC: Like Blood to Water (Chapter Sixteen)

2009-12-27T00:12:15Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well! It's been a literal White Christmas this weekend where I live. Currently I'm snowed in my house with six foot drifts in front of my door and windows. On the up side, I don't work until Monday, so I've been enjoying the long holiday.

The good news is, just as I promised, I finished the next chapter of "Like Blood to Water!" This one took me a very long time because it's another "Transition" chapter which has set up the characters for the inevitable climax. I hope everyone enjoys and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

Like Blood to Water"
By: Miracle Shining

PAIRING (Main): 2U (YunChun)
SUBPAIRING: SiHanHae, HyukSu
GROUPS: TVXQ, Super Junior, Big Bang, Actor Yuu Shirota
RATINGS: PG-13 to NC-17 (Will be notated if R or NC-17)
GENRE: Angst/Romance/Action
LEGAL JUNK: Don't own the 2U, they own each other.
SUMMARY: AU Band!verse~After a fateful letter over 500 years ago, Jung Yunho makes a very unusual pact with a stranger. Now, that choice will effect not only the future of TVXQ, but Yunho's unknown link to his bandmate, Park Yoochun.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Dedicated to march_kyo, renichifreak, volatileflame, and music_loner. This fic was inspired heavily by "The Masked Fencer," a special 2U vid done by March, as well as traditional and modernistic takes on vampiric culture.

*****

CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Links

Eunhyuk sat across the living room with a worried expression. He had seen Hankyung's shoulder burst open and seal up just as quickly. His white haired friend had spoken only a simple phrase and then had fell into a deep sleep. He had not awakened in nearly two days.

Hankyung was currently on the couch, his head pillowed in Siwon's lap. Donghae was kneeling beside their partner, holding the vampire's limp hand. Eeteuk had taken his position in the chair on the opposite side of the couch.

The other Super Junior members had been coming in and out during the evening. Eeteuk had assured them that Hankyung was just not feeling well and that some times Darks get sick just like humans. Eunhyuk was grateful that the other members didn't know or bother to learn much about Hankyung's kind. The only two who looked doubtful were Sungmin and Kyuhyun. Eunhyuk wondered how long it would be before the duo began to press Eeteuk and the others for answers.

"How's he doing?" Eunhyuk asked for what felt like the twentieth time in the past couple days.

"Resting." Siwon responded gently.

"Is he going to wake up?"

"Yes. When the time is right." Donghae returned.

Eeteuk gave Eunhyuk a tired smile.

"Thank you for keeping this all to yourself, Hyukjae. We appreciate it and I know Geng would if he was awake right now."

"No problem. It was just lucky none of us had any promotional stuff we had to attend too."

The others nodded. A soft murmur caught their attention. Siwon and Donghae's faces immediately lit up as Hankyung began to stir. The white haired Dark mumbled something in his native language before his eyes flickered open. He closed them quickly and brought his hand up, shielding his sensitive corneas.

"Hyukkie, could you please dim the lights?" Donghae asked his best friend.

The dancer nodded and jumped from the chair. He quickly pushed the dimmer switch down until the room was almost completely dark. The vampire took his hand away from his eyes. He blinked and then gave a shaky smile as he glanced back and forth between Donghae and Siwon's concerned faces.

"Hey." he croaked in his accented voice.

"You bastard, you had us worried sick." Siwon half sobbed before he kissed the Dark squarely on the mouth.

"Hannie!!!" Donghae cried as his lips replaced Siwon's.

Eeteuk just let out a sound of relief and slumped down in his chair. He rubbed his tired eyes and turned his head twice to pop his neck.

"You're going to be the death of this Umma." he added dryly.

Hankyung began to sit up but swayed. Donghae jumped up from his kneeling position and helped Siwon upright their mutual companion. The white haired Dark looked as though he was going to be ill. His skin was much paler than usual and his face was gaunt.

"Hannie, what's wrong?" Donghae asked desperately. "You started bleeding and then you went to sleep!"

"Hae, let him get his bearings." Eeteuk chided gently.

"No, it's all right, Jungsu." Hankyung replied. "It's been so many years since this has happened, I forgot how strong it could be."

"What happened?" Eunhyuk questioned curiously.

Hankyung shook his head as if trying to clear it. He paused and drew in a slow breath. He seemed to be gathering his thoughts.

"I'm a special kind of Dark. We are called 'Links.'"

"Links?"

"We have the ability to 'link' with either our Vessels or another Dark. There are different kinds of us. Some can see the future, some can only see the past. Or in my case, I can actually experience certain physical things that are happening to them."

"Which means?"

"I need to see Yunho. And soon."

******

Taeyang picked up his hooded sweatshirt from his room. Last night he had stood out with Seunghyun. He had felt the deep concern and fear that was riding underneath his Dark's generally cool exterior. Taeyang knew that Seunghyun desired that he speak to Changmin about becoming a Watcher when he finally went and saw his Son. He hoped that he was even worthy to do so.

However, his main focus was taking care of Jiyong at the moment. Their white haired member had fallen unexpectedly ill during the night. Taeyang had spent the past twelve hours running around the apartment trying to find medicine and cold cloths to keep Jiyong's fever down. Seungri and Daesung had went with Seunghyun for a promotional clothing photoshoot. They assured Taeyang that Jiyong and he would be excused.

Taeyang pulled on his sweatshirt and then a set of gloves. He slipped out of his room and approached Jiyong's door. The sensation of cold immediately struck the young man. He shivered as he opened the doorway. The air conditioner was on full blast along with a window being open. The crisp air added to the dropping temperature.

The youth's attention went to the young man lying on the bed. Jiyong's white hair was soaked with sweat. All of his blankets and sheets had been kicked off. His sleep pants were sticking to his skin with persperation. The dancer struggled and groaned, his eyes flickering underneath his lids. Jiyong's expression was contorted into one of fear.

Taeyang pulled up a chair and sat down. He reached for a cloth that had been soaking in ice water. He rang it out with his gloved hands before beginning to dab Jiyong's face. The other fought against an unseen force. Jiyong's fingers flexed in a clawing motion before he went still.

Taeyang paused. He had never seen his companion go silent during one of his fever based fits. The singer knew something was amiss.

Jiyong's eyes suddenly snapped open. He sat clean up in bed and began to scream at the top of his lungs. The sound startled Taeyang. He quickly shot out of his chair and grabbed Jiyong's shoulders. The white haired man continued to scream and then began to fight against Taeyang's grip.

"G! G! It's me! It's Tae!" he shouted.

Jiyong's shrieks continued for a few more moments before the sound died on his lips. He blinked a few times before turning to look at Taeyang. Jiyong's eyes were wavering with unshed tears. He reached up a shaking hand and touched his friend's face.

"There was so much blood, Tae." Jiyong whispered. "Blood all over. On the tiles. On the dance floor."

"Who's blood?" Taeyang questioned gently.

"It will happen again. They can't stop it. The whole cycle will happen all over again. I can see it already. There's nothing they can do. There will be blood all over and there will be so much pain. So much pain..."

"Who's blood, G?" Taeyang asked more firmly.

"Our friends. The ones who were meant to be together for eternity before and never came to be."

Jiyong expression changed and then morphed into one of exhaustion. He gave Taeyang a confused look and then looked down at his sweat soaked pants and sticky sheets.

"Damn... Did I come down with a fever again?"

"Yeah, you did."

"Did I... You know?..."

"Talk about a potential future? Yes." Taeyang responded as he eased Jiyong back into the bed.

"Did I tell you anything useful?"

"Kind of."

"Like what?"

"You said that there was going to be a lot of blood and the whole cycle will start all over again."

"I wonder what that means." Jiyong whispered.

Taeyang could tell that Jiyong was slipping into the arms of sleep. He stroked his forehead gently.

"Tae?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you think I'll ever get well again?"

"I don't know. Seunghyun-hyung says your gift is very special. He says that you're a 'Link' and they're very rare in Darks and even rarer in humans."

"I just want it to go away. I hate it."

"I know, G, I know."

*****

Dinner was a casual if not mildly tense affair at the dorm. Yoochun said very little during the whole meal, his eyes continually shooting to the staircase that Yunho had fled up. Changmin ate in near silence as he eyed Yuu suspiciously over his pasta. Jaejoong and Junsu carried on light conversation with their guest. Yuu just smiled warmly and answered their polite questions, his appearance generally interested.

"What else can you tell us about yourself, Yuu?" Junsu asked as he sipped a little wine from his glass.

"What would you like to know?"

"How did you get involved with this video project?"

"It's actually a rather boring story." Yuu responded.

"Oh?"

"I know that we both were on the same Japanese talk show a while back. I was a very big fan of your music and actually wanted to talk to all of you. But you had to return back to Seoul before I had the opportunity. I ended up chatting with the producer of the show and he told me that in a few months your group would be shooting a music video for your newest single. Your management said they were looking for a Japanese actor to star in it. I just couldn't let the opportunity pass me by."

Junsu nodded thoughtfully. Jaejoong noticed out of the corner of his eye that Junsu's lips were turned slightly down around the rim of his glass. The elder member wondered if Junsu was picking up the same strange vibe from Yuu that he was.

"When you helped Yunho a little while back, you said you use injections too." Changmin suddenly spoke from his food.

"Changmin." Jaejoong lightly scolded.

"No, it's all right." the Japanese Dark returned. "Most Darks have to when we get over five hundred years old. There have been leaps and bounds in the furtherment of medicine among our kind, but there still is the basest of desires in our nature. The need to feed."

"What do the injections do?" Changmin pressed.

"They simply curb our instinctive desire to seduce, possess and drain. However, I've been told that the injections only work for so long before my kind inevitably succumb to the drive to drink."

"So what does that mean for Yunho-hyung?"

"He has just started on his injections, so I forsee a long time before he'll have any negative or aggressive behavior."

"How long have you been on them?"

"Changmin, that's quite enough." Jaejoong interrupted. "He is our guest and we are to treat him as such."

"I'm sorry, hyung. I'm sorry, Yuu."

"No need to apologize. I understand that I can be a little intimidating."

Yoochun half listened to the conversation. Something else had caught his attention. He swore that he could hear scratching. As if long talons were being drug over and over again on wooden floorboards. His fingers were curled on the edge of the table and were starting to dig into the cloth. Yoochun's knuckles bent at an angle and he began to repeat the motion over and over.

"Chunnie? Chunnie?! Chunnie!"

His name pulled Yoochun's attention upwards. He blinked as his fellow bandmates were staring at him with confused expressions. His eyes moved downwards to see that the cloth had been shredded underneath his continual dragging motion.

"Yoochun? What's wrong?"

"I don't... I... I need to go to bed..." Yoochun whispered as he pushed back from the table.

Jaejoong, Junsu, Changmin and Yuu all stood as the slender youth quickly left the kitchen and headed rapidly up the flat's stairs.

"Should we go after him?" Junsu asked, his expression worried.

"Let him rest." Jaejoong returned softly. "It will be better for everyone if we all did the same. Yuu, I hope that you will forgive our abrupt ending to this evening."

"I completely understand. It seems that you have a situation on your hands right now. I look forward to working with all of you tomorrow and I hope that both Yunho and Yoochun will be feeling better. Don't worry about calling me your car, I'll just walk back to my hotel."

"But that's over fifteen miles away!" Jaejoong countered.

"I assure you, it will be a few minutes travel for me. Thank you again for allowing me to have dinner with all of you. I'll show myself to the door."

Yuu bowed deeply to the trio of men. He paused for the briefest of moments, his lips curling into an unreadable smile as his gaze moved up the staircase to where Yoochun had fled. He then promptly turned and opened the door, exiting quietly and disappearing down the hall on silent feet. The door closed a few moments after his exit, an eerie sensation following as the hinges came to a creaking hault.

"Anyone else just get the creeps right now?" Junsu questioned.

Jaejoong and Changmin both held up their hands in agreement.

"Something isn't right about this guy. I don't know what it is, but I can feel it." Changmin stated.

"Like I said, you've always been a suspicious child, Minnie. But I do agree with both of you. He seems too good to be true. And something else is bothering me. Did anyone else notice how much attention he seems to be paying to Yoochun?"

"And how did he know Yoochun would know that beautiful song they played together?" Junsu added.

Changmin felt a frown form on his lips. He needed to get answers and quick. Something inside of him was sending off a warning.

"We just need to get through the next three days. The video shoot and some of the promo work. Then Yuu can head back to Japan and hopefully we can figure out how the hell to fix what's going on with Yoochun and Yunho."

"Easier said than done, Jae." Junsu said dryly.

*****

Yoochun pressed the palm of his hand to his forehead. His temples felt like they were on fire and he swore that the recesses of his eyes were going to burn through his palm. He took in a deep breath and tried to quell the rising bile. He rocked a little on his heels as he made his way down the dorm's upper hallway.

There was a memory flickering in the back of his head. Something that he couldn't seem to bring to the surface. Slight images would begin to come out of the mental haze and just as quickly vanish. There were some parts he could distinctively make out.

"That scroll. You keep saying it's a secret. What is it?"

"It's a contract, my dear friend."

"For who?"

"For you."

"Me? Why?"

"Do you want to keep your beloved lord safe? Because if so, you'll do exactly what the contract says."

".....I...yes."

Yoochun sucked in his air and pressed his hand on the nearest door. His eyes widened and his pupils dialated instantly as he felt the sheer power located behind the wooden frame.

He had inadvertently placed his hand on Yunho's door. The younger man's fingertips were gliding across the grain of the door. He reached the center and felt a vibration from the other side. Pressure met the tips of his fingers as he moved them back and forth over the wood.

"......yunho?" Yoochun barely whispered.

The response was not vocal. Instead Yoochun could feel more pressure through the wooden door. The amount of strength the Dark was exerting inwardly amazed the other man. Without thought, he leaned closer, letting his forehead rest against the hard material.

"Yunho... Yunho, please open the door. We need to talk. We can't keep tiptoeing around what's happening to both of us."

The sensation of the other's hands left Yoochun briefly. The singer was ready to panic when the door to Yunho's room opened just a fraction. Yoochun drew back. He felt as though his heart was jumping into his throat. The heavy thrumming of his heartbeat thundered in his chest. The pumping seemed to flood his skull and caused his cheeks to blossom red.

"Yunho?"

"Please, Chunnie. Please, you need to go away."

"You took your injection, I know you won't hurt me." Yoochun said very softly.

"It won't hold out. You don't understand." Yunho returned desperately.

"I don't understand?" Yoochun shot back, his voice beginning to rise in volume. "I don't understand because you're not telling me anything, hyung! You're shutting me out and there's nothing I can do. I'm seeing things again and they're scaring me!"

"Please, Yoochun, don't do this."

"Damn it, Yunho!"

Yoochun suddenly threw his weight against the door. The motion was so sudden that Yunho stumbled back from the other side. The entry way became clear as Yoochun stumbled into the room and into Yunho's shocked arms. The duo side stepped backwards before Yunho managed to upright both of them.

The two stood locked in the unintentional embrace. There was near silence in the room. All that could be heard was Yoochun's harsh breathing and the man's raised pulse.

One. Two. Three. Four.

Yunho could sense every beat with fine cut precision. He looked down at Yoochun. The long raven tresses fell to the right of his slender neck. His red pupiled eyes could see how the artery rose just a bit, the surface of Yoochun's flesh turning a very pale shade of pink.

His Yoochun. Yes, His. Perfect. Unflawed. Endless. His forever.

The Dark paused before he moved one his elegant hands and swept the remainder of Yoochun's hair from his throat. The gesture caused the much younger youth to startle. However, he didn't pull away from Yunho's grasp. Instead, he forced his eyes upwards to look at the vampire's face.

Yunho's expression was a mixture of unadulterated lust and unquenched hunger. The power and near ferocity of the emotions struck Yoochun to the core. He swallowed a lump and saw how Yunho followed the motion of his neck. How each tendon moved delicately under his unmarred skin.

Yoochun shifted slightly in Yunho's arms. He drew closer and moved his head more to the side. Yunho's nostrils flared as the smell of unshed blood began to fill his senses. His arms moved more, encircling his companion and drawing him tighter in a secure embrace.

The Dark felt his fangs quiver and then push through his sensitive gums. He could taste the barest hint of minerals in the back of his mouth. Yoochun's neck was there and he could already picture the liquid rubies sliding down his throat. Forbidden and glorious and perfect.

Yoochun wondered if his heart was going to burst out of his chest. He was full aware of what kind of embrace he was captured in. He was enthralled. Yunho was here with him, arms around him, and he didn't care what the end would be.

Yunho moved his mouth downwards. His silken lips slid lightly across Yoochun's rosed skin. The flesh felt like silk to his hungered mouth. He opened his jaw wider, giving his razor fangs more access. He readied himself to bite when he felt the very barest of tremors.

Yoochun was shaking in his arms.

The vampire immediately drew back with a growl and pushed his friend backwards, keeping the man at arm's length. Yoochun came out of his trance and stared at Yunho. The Dark's long raven hair spun around his shoulders. His red pupiled eyes were dialated. His fangs were visible and his mouth was partially open. Yunho looked like a caged animal ready to attack or flee at any moment.

"Yunho?" Yoochun barely spoke.

"Oh gods, Yoochun, please go." Yunho mumbled around his extended incisors. "Please, before I do something we'll both regret..."

Those words pulled Yoochun back into reality. He could feel the bottoms of his eyelids fill up with saline. He shook his head in anguish.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..." Yoochun sobbed.

The young man pushed off Yunho's arms and fled out the room. Changmin was just coming up the stairs to check on Yunho when he saw his older friend run out.

"Yoochun?" Changmin shouted.

The pianist never turned around. Instead, he ran to the room he shared with Jaejoong and quickly closed the door.

Changmin stuck his head in the doorway. Yunho dropped to his knees and laid his head on the floor. He began to tremble violently. There were flashing images coming to his mind. Words that sent chills up his cold body.

"Why do you continue to bother my dear friend?"

"He is also my dear friend."

"You have challenged my authority one too many times. If you continue to do so, I will have no choice but to banish you from our household."

"And what do you think that will do, my lord? Do you think that he'll stay?"

"What are you saying?"

"Don't put too much weight upon what your dear friend says. There are always others who may garner his attention.

Without thought or fear, Changmin entered the room and knelt down beside the Dark. He could see fingernail marks dug deep into the floorboards. His mind shot back to Yoochun only a while ago. How the man was dragging his fingers in the same motion over and over at the table.

"They're linked." Changmin realized.

Yunho continued to shiver. His desire to feed and his need for Yoochun almost overcame him. He felt a hand gently rest on his back. The touch was familiar and safe. He drew upwards and glanced over his shoulder to see his dedicated friend looking at him with gentle eyes.

"What shall I do, Minnie?" Yunho asked, his voice full of despair. "When temptation is there and I am too weak to withstand it?"

A Happy Birthday Wish and My Beautiful Takki! =^^=

2009-12-24T01:21:45Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is having a good time getting ready for the next two days! We're on the verge of being snowed in at this point in time. Our state govenor just declared a "State of Emergency." The only good thing about this is I no longer work twenty miles away, only two. Yay!

But the main wish of this post is a Happy Birthday to my dearest Moon-chan. She is my treasure and I hope your birthday was a good one!

And I thought I would also include a video I have of Takizawa Hideaki (Takki) of "Tackey and Tsubasa" from his theatrical piece he does every couple years. The show is split up into three parts, the first an old Japanese legened, the second a series of stories from ghost/horror to humor and finally a live song and dance performance. If you've never seen Takki act or sing, he's amazing. (Which proves why he's still and will always be my favorite JE Boy!)

Off to get ready for rest before Christmas Eve! Thank you and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

Wintery Conditions Create Ice Trees! =^^=

2009-12-23T03:35:10Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. We're hunkering down for one awful storm that's moving in tomorrow morning. It's supposed to drop over a foot of snow and visibility is next to nothing during Christmas Eve and through Christmas Day. It's a bit of a bummer since I know so many are travelling to my area right now.

However, there was a light among all this terrible weather. A unique occurrence that usually only happens maybe once a year I was able to get on film. During certain cold spells and when the temp is just right along with precipitation, we end up with something called "Ice Trees." Our trees become coated with thin shards of ice, some times the thickness of a thread and other times as thick as a piece of yarn. They stick out at all angles and create a very majestic Winter Wonderland. However, the beauty is short lived because often the weight of the ice causes the tree's branches to break or the whole tree to fall. Nonetheless, I wanted to share with everyone some of these beautiful pics I got today before it was too late!

This is a shot from across the street of my neighbor's house. We're surrounded by a lot of these trees. I have about eight in my yard alone.

This is from one our statuesque oaks that sits behind my house. I think it looks so elegant decorated in all that white.

One of our little trees getting adapted to the sudden ice!

One of the MASSIVE trees that are located outside of my grandfather's house. He lives right next door to us.

These are the juniper bush and blue spruce in my grandfather's yard. I think it looks like they got painted, ne?

One of my other neighbor's trees, it's very, very tall.

What these little ice shards look like up close. This is from my lilac bushes just outside of my yard.

And here's the same pic but I did it in black and white so the shards stand out more!

Well, that's all for today, minnasan! I hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas and I will be back soon! Ja ne for now! =~.^=V

FICLET: Smoke and Mirrors

2009-12-21T00:21:00Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. It's been a VERY busy week for me, I had six days in a row. I'm going with my father to do Christmas shopping for my mother tomorrow. It should be fun, it's the only time of the year Pop gets to have sushi. ::laughs::

Alas, my next chapter of "Like Blood to Water" is actually going to have to wait until after Christmas. I'm up to my chin in stuff that has to be done. However, I'm happy to say I in least have a ficlet to offer. I've been really stuck on the HanTeukHae trio and there just isn't enough of either HanTeuk or HanHae. So I figured I would combine them! I hope everyone enjoys. I'd consider this ficlet pretty much appropriate for anyone as I tend to view this one as more friendship. Ja ne for now! =~.^=V

"Smoke and Mirrors" (A ficlet)
By: Miracle Shining

PAIRING: HanTeukHae? (if you squint?)
RATING: PG
GENRE: A little angsty
LEGAL JUNK: Not mine, just borrowing.
SUMMARY: Eeteuk learns that reality can be an illusion.

*****

Some times everything was just smoke and mirrors.

He could see through the glass and crystalline smiles and make out hideous images behind them. He could envision terrible fangs protruding from supposedly cordial mouths. He could see the acid dripping off their split viper tounges. He could feel shards of false friendship split his skin as they shook his hand and patted his back.

The smoke of envy and indignity often caused him to choke. He would school his face to a look of pleasantry as he tried to push down the acrid flavor of disgust rising in this throat. The smoke was overpowering and could not be physically seen by anyone else but him.

It seemed like it was always smoke and mirrors.

Except with two of them. Out of all fourteen other members, two were the truth behind the smoke and the mirror.

One eminated purity that could be found only when inspecting one's own image in a flawless glass piece. His smile was beautiful and though he seemed childish to many, his words were often profound. He could cause a deep love to bloom in the hearts of the coldest of people. When he looked at him, he saw how a mirror was supposed to be. Reflective, glorious and welcome.

The other glowed tantalizing mystery. Like smoke, he could not be grasped as he glided across the floor and gracefully turned on his heels. He ability to convey his emotions with the delicate wisping of hands and feet made him impossible to hold. But all he had to do was breath in and he could feel everything that the smoke had to offer.

So he sits watching a pure mirror and a mysterious smoke chat one with another a few feet away. He pulls his knees to his chest and rests his chin on top of them. He has seen too many illusions in the short time he has been associated with the business.

Yet here, so vivid in front of his eyes, were two who had remained unscathed. He smiles as they approach him and take opposite side of him. The pure mirror rests his head on his shoulder, snuggling in for as much contact as he possibly can. The mysterious smoke slips his arm around his waist in a comforting manner.

There would be many years ahead of them all. There would be more smoke and mirrors. Times when the reflection was terrifying and the scent was hazardous. But for now, he would bask in a pure mirror and a mysterious smoke.

Because everything was smoke and mirrors.

And that wasn't always a terrible thing.

END

FICLET: "He Thinks" (Gankutsuou~The Count of Monte Cristo)

2009-12-13T02:16:00Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. I'm not doing too much better. My stomach has relented only to have my nose take over. I have one heck of a head cold now. I think what caused my vomiting yesterday was all my sinuses were draining into my stomach. But in least I'm still functioning. Which won't last long because I'm going to take a Sudafed pretty soon and go to bed. =^^=;;

Also, my plans to spend th 18th with my friends after the BHAFAS meeting has come to an abrupt end because I have to go to work at 4:30 in the morning on Saturday. So my 'rents are actually taking me down because they have some errands to run and then picking me up at the end of the meeting. Hopefully Bunny, Mikki and I can find another day or we'll have to wait until the New Year for our Christmas stuff. Plus, I have to finish my shopping still. I'm way behind because of being sick.

Random note, having sat and actually watched the new SuJu video, I know have the desire to write Eeteuk Couch Smut. Perferably with the HanHae double teaming him, but it could be just Siwon too. I will see how wicked my brain can get in the next couple days. ::laughs::

Anyhoo, here's the one and only little ficlet I wrote for "Gankutsuou" over two years ago. I always liked it and was glad I stumbled over it again. I hope everyone enjoys and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

"He Thinks"
By: Taffy "Miracle Shining" Anderson
RATING: PG
PAIRING: Implied Count X Albert
AUTHOR'S NOTES: "Gankutsuou~The Count of Monte Cristo" is property of GONZO entertainment. This is meant for enjoyment purposes only and no infringement is meant. Written in present moment with a disjointed feature.
WARNINGS: Series SPOILERS, mention of canon character death

*****
Albert thinks as he sits alone in his a little too cold room. The fire is almost out and he doesn't bother with the fine electricity. The window is open more than it should be, but he doesn't notice.

He thinks on things that will have never been and of things that could never be.

He thinks of Eugenie and Haydee. How both young women grow more and more concerned for him day by day. How they show their compassion and caring through different ways. How Eugenie calls him every day and tells him to hurry and dress. To eat breakfast and make it to his meetings on time. To remember to call his mother, it's been a while.

He thinks of how Haydee sends quiet messages of comfort from her new home planet and speaks softly of the Janina pride. How her two bodyguards always watch a little sad behind her.

He thinks of Andrea and wonders what fates will deal him. If what he is dealt is fair for his treachery and yet seeking of redemption. He wonders if it matters at all any more.

He thinks of his mother, a shell of a woman now. All the elegance having left her in the wake of a tragedy she could not prevent. How she pines quietly for one that was once was and one that could never be. How she aches inside yet hides it behind a veil of silent smiles. How perhaps she is dying and yet won't let anyone know.

He thinks of his long lost childhood friend, Franz. He thinks of their laughter, of his rejection of the blonde's warnings and of their inevitable return to each other. How Franz gave his own life to save his and how at the time it seemed too much and now feels only like a remnant of a very old memory. He thinks how Franz loved him in a way he could never, ever return.

He thinks of his father, bittersweet and painful. How the man he had admired beyond all compare had been two sides of a difficult to place coin. Of his father's demise at the hands of the one who called revenge. How perhaps even then, the debts had not been paid, for there inside him, he still felt the burn.

He thinks of the one who changed his life and made it more perfect and more terrible than it could have ever been. He thinks of his ill fated Count, once named Edmund, who's fate had been twisted to a point that even he could not break. How he accepted the demon Gankutsuou to give him revenge and ended up almost destroying France.

He thinks of his hand in the Count's final moments. How his kiss of pure love had freed the man from the demon's grasp, and yet drove the tip of the sword completely in his heart. He thinks perhaps it wasn't fair that the bullet that had struck his torso did not take him along with the Count's fading breaths. He thinks that maybe he would have been happier to have laid down with the man who was his joy and his bane.

He thinks of kisses that will never be and of embraces that he will never feel. He thinks of a bed that will remain empty and nights that he will remain alone. He thinks that perhaps the room is a bit too numbing and he can't quite feel his toes, yet doesn't move to fix it.

And after all he has thought, he finds his mind reels more and more each passing day and into each passing night. Where images of his love, with perfect blue skin and mismatched eyes haunt him even when his eyes are not closed. And he can not stop the dreams, because he is always thinking and he wishes he could stop. Yet, he doesn't move, nor does he quit.

Albert still thinks.

A Christmas Wish from March and Other Youtube Vids!

2009-12-12T01:48:03Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. I came home from work today after becoming very ill. Turns out I contracted the stomach flu that my two nephews have had over the past two days. It's not a fun thing and I'm running on like three and half hours of sleep. Needless to say after this post, I'll be heading to bed.

But, I would like to take a moment to share the beautiful Christmas wish that March (march_kyo) made for us! Also, I have a couple other random Youtube vids I thought I would share. Enjoy and thank you so much, my dearest March, it meant the world to me!

MARCH'S CHRISTMAS WISH:

GANKUTSUOU:

KITTIES!:

Tomorrow I'll post a little "Gankutsuou" piece I wrote over two years ago and stumbled over again. Since I can't really type while I'm debating if lunch is going to come back. Ja ne for now! =~.^=V

Another Art Dump! =^^=

2009-12-11T05:25:31Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. I took a pain pill earlier today to treat an inflammation in my chest. Instead of putting me to sleep like it normally does, I ended up getting wired for sound. I'm hoping that within the next hour I can sleep because I have to get up really early for work tomorrow.

I thought in the mean time I'd do a little art dump. I haven't drawn much because I've been so busy. (As you can tell, I haven't written much either, I want to do the next chapter of "Like Blood to Water" so bad! =;.;=) But, I did do a few pieces, including the last one which I doodled out tonight. Hope you enjoy! (Oh, and pretty much all of these are just doodles, I haven't been very serious about my work.) My goal though is to work on a doujinshi to keep my drawing skills up. I stumbled on my Gankutsuou manga and then a doujinshi of it from DUO Brand and it's inspired me once again!

Anyhoo, on to the art work!

HANHAE (SUPER JUNIOR):

This was just a little image I came up with that occurs somewhere between chapter nineteen and the epilogue. Hence why Hannie still has his white hair. I don't know if there's much of a story, I just thought it would be cute to see Hankyung being so caring and careful with Donghae.

Chibi HanHae FTW! =^^= Inspired by the overly cute interactions the duo have while they're in China with Super Junior M.

LE PACTE DE LOUPES (THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF):

This really did start out as nothing more than a doodle. I wasn't even planning on putting Gregorie(sitting in front) in the image. I really love the sequence in the movie where Mani (standing) is gazing out the window and listening to the wolves "sing" in the night. Plus, I'm a sucker for anything with Marc Dacascos in, and this film was brilliant. Alas, I screwed up Gregorie's hand.

GANKUTSUOU: THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO:

I AM a "Ganktusuou" Fangirl. I have been for a loooong time and will continue to be. My goal is to once again cosplay from the series as either Haydee once again or as Albert. I like this image of The Count because he looks a little melancholy. I just finished doodling this thing tonight and on a whim, decided to shade.

That's all for tonight, minnasan, ja ne for now! =~.^=V

More Shipments on Their Way! =^^= (And Other Miscellaneous Things!)

2009-12-09T02:18:15Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well! It's off to a very busy week and I'm battling a sore throat. I swear, I barely get over it and it rears it's ugly head again. On a less fantastic news note, it's supposed to negative 25 wind chill in my state tomorrow. But, Bleu got a new battery, so my car should start! (It didn't today and I had to use Pop's car while it got fixed.)

I've sent out Ladybird's, Moonie's, and LNchan's gifts today. mad_goth_freak, I'll be sending your Christmas card out soon. Once again, anyone who wants a card needs to email me at miracleshining@hotmail.com. My cut off date is on the 15th! =^^= Also, Imoutochan and my dear March, I hope your gifts arrive soon. I wasn't able to put a tracking on either of them, so I'm crossing my fingers they got through the necessary check points.

Other than that, we have our tree decorated finally. We did gold and silver ornaments with bell lights and a gold ribbon on top. We also got our few outdoor lights put up before the weather really hit.

For my LJ friends in the Black Hills Region, BHAFAS will be meeting on the 18th at 5 p.m. at the Food Court of the Rushmore Mall. The theme this time around is DecoLoli. Remember to bring a homemade ornament wrapped and ready for exchange. Also, we'll be celebrating the One Year Anniversary of BHAFAS! I look forward to seeing everyone there!

I think that's all for tonight, minnasan. I'm really exhausted and about ready to head to bed. I hope everyone is having a great holiday and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

FICLET: "It's Easy to Say Goodbye"

2009-12-06T21:39:12Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. I had a very busy day with my Christmas choir, but everything is beginning to come together. We have two more practices and then it's show time! I'm sure everyone will do great! =^.~=

I thought I would just post this little ficlet that was rolling around in my head. Often these little pieces come out of either personal experience or because I was focusing on another piece. In this case, it was because I was a bit stuck on a little sequence in "Like Blood to Water" and this is what came out. I hope everyone enjoys and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

"It's Easy to Say Goodbye" (A ficlet)
By: Miracle Shining

PAIRING: HanHae
RATING: PG
GENRE: Fluff/A little Angst
LEGAL JUNK: Don't own, just borrowing.
SUMMARY: Some times goodbyes are the easiest things anyone can say.

*****

He learned very early in his life that everyone needed to say goodbye to something. Whether it was a person, an animal or an old sweater, he knew to let it go when it was time.

He said goodbye the day that his little pet rabbit passed away from old age. His mother and father helped him take the small creature out and reverently dig a little plot to the left of the carrot patch in their garden. He had decided that the rabbit would be happiest to be near it's favorite place. He shed a couple tears but both of his parents hugged him.

"Goodbye." he said with a little sad smile.

He got used to saying goodbye over the years as he grew up. Every day he would say that simple phrase to his school mates and his teachers. He would say it to his parents when he went outside to play with his friends. When he got older and moved into high school, he felt the first pangs of longing with the girl down the block.

He fell in love with her but in the end, she didn't return his feelings. They stood outside of her apartment as she handed him back the necklace he had given her. She smiled warmly at him and hugged him tightly. She pulled away and waved before vanishing into her home. He looked at the necklace before folding it up and tucking it into his pocket.

"Goodbye." he whispered and felt just a touch stronger.

He tried out for a talent audition and was soon swept up and would be moving to a completely new country. He didn't speak the language and his nerves were frayed as he packed what few belongings he had into his suitcase. His parents took him to the airport where they fussed over him and straightened his hair.

His flight was called and he took a deep breath as he stood to leave his family and home. His mother kissed his cheeks and his father squeezed his shoulders. He headed down the ramp to turn and smile, waving his hand.

"Goodbye." he called out, his heart heavy but his soul brimming with excitement.

The years seemed to mesh one into another. He moved from fumbling with a foreign language to leading his own sub group in his native land. He made friends with each member of the singing and dancing group he belonged too. Each one held a special place to him.

He smiled as a smaller youth came bounding over toward him. They were to sing a promotional in Hong Kong and his companion was excited to see some of the sites. He obliged him and allowed himself to be drug around the city as the smaller pointed out things of no particular interest.

He reached a nearly abandoned dock off a port located on the city shoreline. His friend had scurried down to the beach. He followed and watched as his companion began to pick up interesting stones and the occassional seashell that was scattered across the little bit of sand.

He thought of his family, of the girl he once loved and of his precious rabbit he lost when he was a child. He thought of his new friends and of the sweet young man who was heading his direction. He laughed warmly as a set of arms came around his neck and a warm kiss was pressed to his lips.

"What are you thinking so hard about, Hannie?" the youth pressed.

"I was thinking about words."

"Words? Like what kind of words?"

"The easiest words I've ever learned to say." he replied.

"Like what? Something like Mama or Papa?" his companion questioned.

"No, something much different than that."

"Then what is it, Hankyung?" he asked brightly.

Hankyung looked down at his smaller partner and brushed some of the longer strands from his face. He touched his cheek and then ghosted a kiss against his forehead.

"The word is 'goodbye', Donghae."

Donghae blinked and wrinkled his nose at the answer. He made an amusing face that had Hankyung chuckling softly.

"What's so great about that word? I mean, if you say something like that, it means something is ending!" Donghae stated.

Hankyung continued to brush his thumbs across Donghae's face. His eyes were soft and tender as he gave his reason.

"That's true, but you know why a goodbye is so easy to say?"

Donghae shook his head. Hankyung pulled him close and rested his forehead against his precious partner's.

"Because," Hankyung answered softly. "It's just the prequel to another hello."

END

The Success of Shopping Black Friday... =^^=

2009-11-28T02:20:54Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well! After a long but very fun day of shopping with my family, I'm back home and getting ready to hit the shower and then bed. We've got plans to get our Christmas tree tomorrow morning. (We live in the Black Hills of South Dakota, which is full of beautiful pine trees, short pines and our favorite, blue spruces.)

The shopping went fantastic for once! I didn't need too much since I couldn't pick up Mum and Pop's presents 'cuz they were with me. However, I got Bunny and Mikki's presents. K's presents were bought actually last week. Got two outfits, one for each of my nephews. I staked out some ideas for my grandfather, Oniisan and Sissy. I also gave myself a Christmas present and got a new Nintendo DSi! I ended up getting the bundle pack, which was "Mario" themed. It's not a pink one like I wanted, but it's a lot of fun. I then went and purchased "Cooking Mama," 'cuz it's one of my favorite games and "Lego Star Wars: The Complete Set" because it's Star Wars and it's Lego and that pretty much sums it up!

Other than that, it was a pretty quiet day. We'll be heading back to Wal-Mart tomorrow so I can get a new set of snow boots and a coat. There's this really cute Princess Dating Sim for the DSi at K-Mart for nine dollars. I can never resist a good dating sim! XD Hopefully we'll score the tree tomorrow! I then have a Pampered Chef thing hosted by Sissy to attend. I think I'll buy a new cookie press.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a fun Friday! Have an excellent weekend and stay safe! Ja ne for now! =~.^=V

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T09:56:10Z

To all my dear friends in real life, here in livejournal and all over the world, I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you celebrate it or not, may you have a wonderful day with family, friends and all your loved ones!

I'm thankful for more than I can say and I want to thank all of you for more than I can ever tell you! I love you! =^^=

"Like Blood To Water" Fan Video~Chapter Fifteen

2009-11-26T03:09:23Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well! I thought I would take a pause in my cooking spree this evening to share the gorgeous new video to my newest chapter compliments of the lovely March (march_kyo)!

To say this video is amazing is an understatement. The music and imagery March picked matches the mood of the chapter and seems to give it an even more melancholy feeling. Absolutely adore this! I hope everyone enjoys and ja ne for tonight! =^^=V

FIC: Like Blood to Water (Chapter Fifteen)

2009-11-23T00:27:11Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. I had a bit of a rough day, my sore throat kept me from doing really anything. In fact, I spent the whole day in my pajamas!

The upside to it was I finally finished the next chapter of "Like Blood to Water." I am insanely pleased with this chapter not only for the reuniting of Yoochun and Yunho, but the inevitable meeting of Yuu. Plus, the last part of the chapter is pretty cool visually I think! So I hope everyone enjoys and ja ne for now! (And my apologies already to the 2U fans, they're being very stubborn! XD)

Like Blood to Water"
By: Miracle Shining

PAIRING (Main): 2U (YunChun)
SUBPAIRING: SiHanHae, HyukSu
GROUPS: TVXQ, Super Junior, Big Bang, Actor Yuu Shirota
RATINGS: PG-13 to NC-17 (Will be notated if R or NC-17)
GENRE: Angst/Romance/Action
LEGAL JUNK: Don't own the 2U, they own each other.
SUMMARY: AU Band!verse~After a fateful letter over 500 years ago, Jung Yunho makes a very unusual pact with a stranger. Now, that choice will effect not only the future of TVXQ, but Yunho's unknown link to his bandmate, Park Yoochun.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Dedicated to march_kyo, renichifreak, volatileflame, and music_loner. This fic was inspired heavily by "The Masked Fencer," a special 2U vid done by March, as well as traditional and modernistic takes on vampiric culture.

*****

CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Melody

The car pulled up to the front of the TVXQ dorm. They had made a quick side trip to one of the Dark pharmacies to get the injections. The pharmacist had given Yunho a sympathetic smile that had inwardly sickened the Dark. The door opened quietly and Yunho slid out. The night sky was inky with mere smatterings of glinting stars among the endless black. The vampire gazed upwards at the flickering lights. Though he was able to walk in daylight now, he realized he couldn't truly remember what it was like to feel the heat of the sun on his skin or to look briefly at the celestial's pure light. Now all he could feel was a slight stinging sensations through areas of his sun protectant and mere shadows of light through his contact lenses.

His already evident lonliness continued to build as he walked through the dorm's doorway. He felt more isolated now than he had previous to joining the group. He knew his friends would never turn away from him. But with his new connection to Yoochun and his growing hunger, he wondered just how long he could stay before he would have to distance himself.

Yunho choked back more emotion. He could not afford to shed any more of his red black tears. He had to steel himself to the onslaught of feelings. If he wanted to continue his semi-normal life, he would have to harden himself to anything else. Even if that meant leaving the group for a time until he could return to his previous controlled self.

The Dark slipped off his shoes and began to wander around the living room. He made a mental effort to block out the overpowering scents of each of the members. Despite his best effort, his nose picked up Yoochun immediately. He hissed between his teeth as he was drawn the direction of the strongest and most tantalizing smell. He set the injection bag down on the coffee table. His eyes turned to look around the room and finally fell on an instrument a short distance away.

Yunho was magnetically pulled toward the piano that sat in the corner of the dorm. He tilted his head as he reached the object. The ebony lines of the instrument felt smooth underneath his ghosting touch. He could almost hear the tinkle of the strings as the key's hammers struck each delicate line. Yunho closed his eyes for a moment. A very familiar sound began to ring through a distant and dormant part of his mind.

"Would you play for me, my dear friend?"

"What would my lord ask me to play?"

"That melody you wrote. The one that sooths my soul."

"Do you wish me to play this at your wedding, my lord?"

"Please, do not speak of that. Just let me listen."

"As you wish, my lord."

Yunho's red pupiled eyes opened slowly. He remembered his youth over five hundred years ago. He knew he was supposed to marry a young woman. But Yoochun had run away with her. They had fled and two weeks later, the news of Yoochun's death had reached him.

"But why, Yoochun? Why did you run away with her? I had nothing left of you then. Just a memory. Why didn't you stay?"

Yunho sank down on the piano's bench. He felt his heart ache as he continued to ponder on those thoughts. A feeling of deep regret began to creep up into his chest and seem to flower through all of his nerve endings.

"Did you think that you couldn't protect me? That you weren't worthy? Oh Yoochun, why couldn't I have stopped you? Why couldn't I have saved you? Maybe then I wouldn't have to see you now. See the pain in your eyes when you look at me. If only I could have just let you go!"

Yunho leaned forward on the piano. His long fingers began to slide across the ivories and ebonies of the object. His index finger pressed down on a series of keys. He began to play the same series of notes over and over. He knew this melody. He knew it as if he had written it himself.

This was their song. Their melody. Only theirs.

*****

Yoochun had been staring out of the car window on the other side. He had been trying his best not to focus on Yunho. Begin away from the Dark for even part of the day was tearing the young man apart.

"Even if I'm not the Yoochun he remembered, I know that I don't want to leave him. I want to stay by his side. I want to protect him. I want to be his only one."

His thoughts were interrupted by a conversation that Junsu was holding with their guest.

"You play guitar, Yuu?" Junsu asked the elegant Japanese Dark.

Yuu nodded and smiled warmly. His incisors were just visible and glinting a little in the confined space of the vehicle. However, the vampire was far from frightening.

"Yes, I also play some drums. But I really enjoy playing the piano."

Yoochun's ears perked to the comment. He turned his attention to his much taller companion.

"You play piano?" he questioned curiously.

"Yes, I do." Yuu returned brightly. "I also sing and write my own music. I like to sing in Japanese and Spanish. But I can also sing in English and Korean. I admit my Korean is much more traditional than what you speak now."

"You said you visit here when you can." Changmin suddenly spoke up. "But your Korean is flawless."

"Changmin." Jaejoong chided softly.

"No, it's all right." Yuu returned. "I've been a Dark for a little over five hundred years. Before I turned I actually lived in Korea."

"Were you a guest of some sort?" Changmin pressed. He didn't know why but felt the necessity to find out as much as possible about their unusual companion.

"Far from it." Yuu responded quietly. "My mother was a Spaniard who married my Japanese father. During a confrontation between Korea and Japan, my father and mother were captured along with myself. I was probably ten at the time. We were sold to a wealthy land owner. My mother grew ill and died shortly after we arrived. My father then fell ill and died a little after my mother."

"That's terrible." Yoochun whispered softly. Something about the story seemed familiar to Yoochun. As if it was another memory of his past life that hadn't sprung to the surface yet.

"The land owner was actually very kind to me. I made friends with some of the other servants. There was one who I became very close too. He actually spoke some Japanese. In the end, he was the one who taught me how to speak Korean. He was the dearest of dear to me."

"So what happened?" Changmin interrupted once again.

"It turned out that I had inherited the same sickness that my parents had previous. I battled for few years against it. One night a Dark came to me. He told me that he would take away all the pain. I would never get ill again. I would be healthy and perfect in every way. After being sick for so long, I wanted to be well. So I took his offer. And now I'm here with all of you." Yuu finished with a small smile.

Junsu and Jaejoong nodded at the older Dark. Changmin tried his best to give a little grin. But something just felt off still about Yuu. The story he told was real enough. However, Changmin felt as though there were pieces missing. As if the Dark was only telling part of the story on purpose.

"Whoops, looks like we've arrived!" Jaejoong spoke up.

The car came to a slow hault in front of the TVXQ dorm. The group of five made their way out of the vehicle. The men moved up the sidewalk, reaching the door.

"I'm guessing that Yunho is probably going to be home. He's our leader and the only Dark. I know you've mentioned you're anxious to meet him."

Yuu nodded.

"It would be such an honor. It seems like I've been waiting forever to see him."

Jaejoong raised his eyebrow slightly at the peculiar comment. He turned the key and opened the door. The group slipped inside and disregarded their shoes.

"Yunho? Yunho!" Jaejoong shouted. "Are you home yet?"

"Yes, I'm home." came Yunho's quiet voice.

The raven haired man's attention turned to the piano. Yunho's fingers were resting against the white keys. A series of them had been pressed down in a sequence. The hammers of the piano were held against the chord strings. He finally lifted his hand to release them from their taut position.

"Yunho!!" Changmin cried.

The lanky, youngest member left the others and ran over. He threw his arms around Yunho's neck and hugged the Dark tightly.

"I was so worried about you! I didn't know what had happened." Changmin sobbed.

Yunho hugged Changmin tightly. He stroked the younger man's hair in a soothing motion.

"You worry too much about me, Minnie. I'm doing all right. The doctors looked after me and gave me some new medication."

Changmin drew back and nodded. He wiped his eyes with the back of his hand. Junsu approached and squeezed Yunho's shoulder.

"Good to have you back, Leader-sshi. Just do us a favor and don't scare us like that again, okay?"

"I can't make any promises." Yunho replied.

"You're going to be the death of this Umma." Jaejoong responded flatly from where he standing. Despite the comment, it was obvious there was relief in the man's eyes.

Yunho's nostrils flared suddenly and his look moved past the others to fall upon the two men standing the farthest away. Yoochun was gazing down at his socked feet. His long raven hair was hiding his face. The other man beside him was a very tall foreigner. He gave a very deep bow to Yunho.

"Jung Yunho, my name is Shirota Yuu. It's an honor to meet you."

"Yuu..." Yunho whispered.

The Dark stood from the piano bench. He walked past Junsu, Changmin and Jaejoong. He approached Yoochun but stopped. The smell was causing his mouth to water. He clamped his hand over his lips as his incisors began to push through his gums. Just being in the vicinity of the youth was causing him to lose control.

Yunho sprang backwards as Yoochun lifted his head. He stumbled and tripped over the side of the couch.

"YUNHO!" Junsu shouted.

The vampire scrambled to try and find his injections. Yoochun's eyes widened as he saw Yunho desperately struggling against his predatory instinct.

"I have to help him..." Yoochun thought to himself. "But if I get to close it'll just get worse! What the hell do I do?!..."

"Hold still!" a voice seemed to tear through the room.

Yoochun blinked as he saw Yuu gripping hold of Yunho's shoulder. He had the injection between his glimmering teeth. The statuesque Dark pulled the cap off the needle and quickly pushed it into Yunho's juggular. The smaller Dark struggled for a few moments before the medication began to thrum through his system. He blinked a couple times before he started to relax. Yuu withdrew the needle and capped the top.

"Are you all right?" the foreign Dark asked.

"Y-y-yes, I... I think so..." Yunho returned.

"What did you just do?" Jaejoong demanded.

"These are hunger control injections. I take them too."

Changmin narrowed his eyes from where he was standing. He began to feel his distrust of the Japanese Dark grow. This little situation with Yunho was confirming Changmin's growing suspicion. He already seemed too perfect.

"Yunho?" Junsu asked from behind the couch.

"I'm okay, Junsu. In fact, I feel almost normal." Yunho stated.

Yoochun was still standing near the door. He felt the saline forming at the base of his eyes. He had desperately wanted to protect Yunho. But Yuu had stepped in and had saved Yunho from attacking him.

"I've failed." Yoochun thought miserably to himself. "Just like I failed keeping you safe in the past. I couldn't keep you safe from me now."

"Yoochun?"

Yunho's voice interrupted Yoochun's muddled thoughts. He looked up to see the long haired Dark standing just inches in front of him.

"Y-y-yunho?" Yoochun stuttered.

"I... I just wanted too... I mean..." Yunho began and stopped. He took a deep breath and then began again.

"It's good to see you're okay." he finished simply.

The words cut Yoochun deeply. The Dark was focused on him but it felt as though his red pupiled eyes were looking right through him.

Yunho inwardly cursed at himself for using such lame words with Yoochun. The injection was buzzing through his veins and making him mind a little cloudy. The medicine seemed to be doing it's job. Yunho knew though it wouldn't last forever. He would have to distance himself from Yoochun for a while longer until his appetite was under control. The idea made his heart ache as he turned and walked away from the younger man.

"Thank you, Yuusan." Yunho returned in Japanese as he bowed.

"You don't have to use formalities with me, Mr. Jung. Please, I'm more than honored to speak your language." Yuu responded in Korean.

"Please, call me Yunho."

The Korean Dark reached out his hand to shake Yuu's. The Japanese vampire reached out to take his hand. Just before their fingers touched, Yuu drew his hand back.

"I'm sorry, Yunho, I just remembered that we shouldn't touch while you're on an injection. Some times interaction with another Dark can cause irritability or aggression. It's part of our instinct that is unintentionally heightened from the medication."

"Oh. The doctor didn't tell me anything like that."

"I just know from experience."

Yunho nodded. Yuu turned his attention to Jaejoong who was asking him a question. He smelled the air and then narrowed his eyes. He could smell something very distinctive about the foreign Dark. It was an old scent. Something he knew he should remember. A fleeting memory that was just out of his grasp.

"I was wondering if Yoochun would play the piano with me?"

Yunho's thoughts were interrupted by Yuu's deep, sweet voice.

"Me?" Yoochun questioned from where he was standing.

"A little music before dinner? I know I'm a guest but I would be honored if you would join me."

Yoochun blinked and nodded. He finally moved from his frozen spot and joined Yuu. Yunho watched from where he was standing. Junsu leaned back against the couch. Jaejoong settled on a nearby chair. Changmin moved from the back of the couch to stand beside Yunho. He looked at the slightly smaller man with concerned eyes.

"Are you really okay, Yunho?" he whispered.

"I'm fine, Changmin. Just fine." Yunho answered in a disconnected manner. His only focus was the strange Dark and his precious Yoochun sitting at the piano.

"What do you want to play?" Yoochun asked.

"How about I start and then you join in?"

"But I don't know what you're going to start with."

"Oh, you'll know it, I promise."

Yuu began to press his fingers against the white and black keys. The music began to float from the vibrating strings. At first, the few notes were simple. A very subtle melody. Yoochun's eyebrows scrunched together before he raised them in recogintion. He lifted his slender hands and rested them on the lower half of the piano. The harmony to the delicate notes began to fill the room.

The Japanese Dark and Yoochun seemed to float across the piano. They crossed each others arms and moved their hands over and under each other. The other men watching the performance stood with their mouths open. The duo acted as if they could read each others movements.

Yunho was immobilized in his spot. This melody. He knew this melody by heart. It had become part of his soul even when his memories were dormant.

"This is our song." Yunho thought to himself.

The last strikes of the piano chords resonated through the main room. Yoochun and Yuu withdrew their hands to the loud applause of the other members.

"That was amazing!" Junsu shouted. "How did you both know the same song?"

"I don't know. I just did." Yoochun stated happily.

"It's a very old song. My dearest friend from my past used to play it. I ended up memorizing it by sound. It was a favorite he wrote for one of the royalty. I just knew Yoochun would know how it went."

He looked at Yuu and couldn't help but smile. Yuu smiled back and slipped his arm around Yoochun's shoulder, giving him an affectionate squeeze.

Yunho saw the motion and felt his incisors begin to push through his gums for a completely different reason. He knew without a doubt he didn't like the new Dark. He also felt an incredible amount of jealousy begin to trendril through him. He felt as if someone stuck needles in his heart as Yoochun laughed with Yuu.

The other five men began to make their way into the kitchen. Changmin moved from Yunho and then stopped as he saw the smaller Dark was stationary.

"Yunho? Are you coming?"

The vampire shook his head.

"I think I'm going to retire tonight, Changmin. We've got the video shoot tomorrow." Yunho spoke. He tried his best to keep his words understandable through his clenched teeth. He knew if anyone saw them, they would assume the medication wasn't working.

"Okay." Changmin said softly.

The youngest man headed to the kitchen as Yunho walked around the couch and gripped hold of the railing to move up the stairs. He turned to see Yoochun was gazing up at him from the kitchen. His long bangs fell over his eyes. The visible orb glimmered in the dim light like a precious jewel.

"I'm sorry." Yunho thought to himself. "I'm sorry that I can't stay. Or I will do something terrible."

The vampire quickly fled up the stairs. He didn't see Yuu approach Yoochun from behind and rest one of his large hands over the man's shoulder to guide him back to the kitchen. All Yunho could see was red behind his eyes. So much anger against this new Dark. He opened up his door and fled into his heavily curtained room.

The Dark collapsed on the floor and drug his fingers across the hardwood. His slightly longer nails began to form grooves in the otherwise smooth floorboards. Yunho continued to pull his nails over the wood. Little spirals of cedar began to form as he repeated the act over and over.

Yoochun had remembered their song. But Yuu had begun the music. Yuu knew their song. It was precious and sacred and something that was only meant for them. How the foreigner knew was a mystery to Yunho. But the smaller Dark found he didn't care at the moment. He continued to tear deep gouges into the floor as he tried to milk the rage from his body.

Yoochun was his. Even if it wasn't the Yoochun from his past, it didn't matter. Yoochun had always been his. He loved him from the moment he met him. He wanted him more than anything in the world. Now Yuu was there. Yuu was there with their melody on this fingertips and a tempting serpent's smile on his lips. Yunho hated Yuu. Hated him as much as the men who took Yoochun from him over five hundred years ago.

"Mine. He's mine." Yunho murmured as the wood continued to curl underneath his harsh touch.

Hmm...

2009-11-22T01:40:54Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. Just thought I'd post a little update before I head to bed. (I'm battling with a wicked sore throat right now that I'm praying isn't strep, since everyone and their families have it at work lately.)

Anyhoo, I spent the day with my nephews and sister-in-law along with my parents. It was really fun even with my sore throat. I got a kick out of watching my oldest nephew run around and play at the McDonald's playland. His little brother just giggled and ran in little circles. It was pretty cute.

Outside of that, I really didn't do too much. I worked out a "kink" in the next chapter of "Like Blood to Water" in my head so events moved a bit more smoothly. When I started this piece, I was guessing maybe eight chapters max. I'm just finally getting to the "main" portion of the story and we're going to be on Chapter Fourteen? ::chuckles::

I also did look up G-Dragon's new "Vogue" photoshoot. Whether it was liked or not, I thought it was definitely gutsy on his part. Also looks like he was having quite a bit of fun in the clothes. One of the websites made a comment that it looked like David Bowie and Lady Gaga had a Korean love child who has a taste for high heels. But I have to say, if anyone can push the envelope without completely going over the top, it's GD. Did I like the photoshoot? Some of the pics were really good but others could have been shot differently. But that just comes from someone who had photography in college and post college. Overall though, I give the whole photoshoot and concept a thumbs up. If nothing else, for sheer unique style. It's "Vogue" after all, it's not going to be normal.

However, GD will never replace my adoration and love for my T.O.P., who will always be on top! (Even if I'm hentaigirl82's "Taeyang." XD (And I'm Eeteuk to Bunny's Kangin and Donghae to Mikki's Hankyung. Oh, and Takki to Mikki's Tsubasa. XD)

That's all for now, minnasan. I'm hoping before Thanksgiving to have the next chapter of "Like Blood to Water" written. Ja ne for now! =~.^=V

Reasons to Smile! =^^=V

2009-11-19T22:48:15Z

Konnichiwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well! After what feels like a really long stretch of downs, I had a lot of reasons to smile today! It was just one of those days where I couldn't help but laugh!

SMILE #1:

My dear Bunny (shareecedesiree) telling me about her harrowing retail tale wherein she met her "clone" and then had to suffer listening to her talk about herself. This was both horrible and terribly funny. The way Bunny told it had me cracking up on the telephone.

SMILE #2:

They've got Cuties at the grocery store! For those of you who don't know what they are, it's a brand of mandarin oranges that we only get in the stores in November and December. They are one of my favorite things and my whole family waits every year for them to appear. I ran to the store and bought a box today!

SMILE #3:

I scored this awesome cap sleeve cream cable tunic with a matching knit beret at Wal-Mart for twelve bucks. I'm going to find a cool pair of leggings to go with it tomorrow and hopefully get to wear it when my family and I take my sis-in-law and nephews out on Saturday. Should be a blast!

SMILE #4:

After paying at Wal-Mart, for grinz, I decided to visit the crane machine that I got my Pullip out of. I threw in 50 cents and aimed at one of those "Littlest Pet Shop" virtual digital pets. To my surprise, the claw grabbed it on the first try! I didn't even notice what the pet was until I got to my car. Now here's why I started smiling. My "Littlest Pet" is a Ladybird! So, I have now dubbed it "Carey." I haven't opened it up yet, but the little "Carey" Ladybird is so kewt! =^^=

SMILE #5:

March (march_kyo) just did an AMAZING fan vid for my ficlet "Venom." Which now, I must share with you! Please enjoy, this is just stunning!

That's all for today, minnasan, ja ne for now! =~.^=V

FICLET: Venom (YunChun)

2009-11-18T00:57:28Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well! I had a REALLY busy day at work. It's our two week Thanksgiving ad, so I had about 600 signs to hang. I was definitely glad when the day came to an end!

On a bit of a bummer note, I didn't get a chance to hang out with Bunny shareecedesiree today or tomorrow. I've got a doc appt. with my pulmonologist that literally has me zipping from work and then zipping back home. But we'll hopefully get together next week! =^^=V

I ended up writing this little ficlet in like five minutes when I got home. It was one of those strange "dark" thoughts that sometimes come to me when I'm musing on other things. I'm very proud of this piece, I think it conveyed a lot of passion in very few words. I hope everyone enjoys and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

"Venom" (A ficlet)
By: Miracle Shining

PAIRING: YunChun (2U)
RATING: R
GENRE: Angst
LEGAL JUNK: Don't own, just borrowing
WARNINGS: Dark Themes, UST (Unresolved Sexual Tension)
SUMMARY: Desire can taint and burn beautifully just under the skin. (Yoochun's POV)

*****

Glorious, potent poison.

Hot and perfect and painful.

Flowing and thrumming underneath my skin. Radiating through my blood and causing a myriad of sensations. Some so strong they almost overpower my senses. Some so subtle I have to focus to realize they are even present.

Poison that wraps around me. Sinewy, strong arms that hold too tight and not tight enough. Cologne that smells tantalizing and yet causes me to inwardly flinch. Scents that form images of brazen lust and burning desire that finally settle at the base of my skull.

He smiles cheerfully at me. His incisors remind me of injection needles. Sharp and honed and ready to press into welcoming flesh.

Would he leave a mark? Would he draw blood? If so, would that wicked concotion that is already filling my soul be permanently laced through my veins? Once I've been infected, could I ever be cured? Would I want to be?

He turns and brushes a strand of my hair back, tucking it securely behind my ear. His fingertips sting with precious sensation. I want to push myself forward and I want to draw back because of my own fear.

He is unconciously dangerous. Like a forbidden creature gliding through a secret garden. A serpent among the lush plants. Dangling aimlessly from a tree branch. Seeming harmless to those who pass.

But I know that he is much more than temptation. He side glances at me and I see the glimmer in his fathomless eyes. The look that shows he knows too much of what I am already thinking. His tongue barely slips between his teeth, a mild flick my direction.

The poison then seers through my nerves, making me shudder. I am terrified of my reaction. I have never touched his body outside of common gesture. But he knows I want too. He invites it every given opportunity.

I have not given in. Though I want nothing more to do so, to lay myself out to him and let him do as he pleases, some part of me holds back. I know it is because I am afraid if more of the serpent's elixer spills into my body, I won't be able to hide anything from him.

His hand settles on mine as he continues to chat with the others in front of us. That caress is almost too much for me to bear. I feel light headed and distantly wonder if he feels the same thing.

Can a dangerous temptor feel his own desire? Can he feel the subtle way he laces his pleasurable approach with delicate pain? Does he know how he can drive someone to madness? I think maybe he's aware just how close to the precipice I am. Just how ready I am to reach out and drink from that forbidden cup. To swallow it all down.

To finally give in to the venom.

END.

FIC: "An Unfinished Tale" (SiHan)

2009-11-16T01:18:29Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. It was a bit of a tough day for me today. I had a migraine literally for twelve hours. Despite my medications, it would never completely leave. I'm finally feeling half way human, but am going to go to bed pretty soon and try to sleep the remainder of these throbbing temples off.

In the mean time, I hope everyone enjoys the entry I did for the shihanaday competition a while back. I never got around to posting this on my LJ, so I thought I'd share. Thank you and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

"An Unfinished Tale"
By: Miracle Shining miracleshining
PAIRING: SiHan
RATING: PG-13
GENRE: Action/Romance/AU
LEGAL JUNK: Don't own, just borrowing.
SUMMARY: An old journal. A lost ship. A story waiting to be told.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Written for the shihanaday competition. Thanks to my sweet wings_strength9 for hosting this!

*****

Donghae sighed softly as he walked up the creaky steps of the old house. He glanced behind himself to see his best friend trailing close.

"Does it feel weird?" Eunhyuk questioned.

"A little. I haven't been back in this house since my grandfather passed away. I doubt I would have come back here if Mom hadn't made me."

Eunhyuk nodded at his friend. Donghae paused at the top stairs and turned down the hall. He reached the last door on the right side and opened it. The old hinges protested and a little dust fell from the framework.

"Wow, what's this room?" Eunhyuk asked.

"This was where my grandfather kept all of our old family records, photo albums, things like that. I used to sit up here with him alot and he'd tell me stories about my family."

"Sounds pretty cool."

"It was actually. I haven't been in here for so long. I was kind of afraid I would start crying actually."

"Takes a big man to admit that, Hae."

Donghae gave a small smile and pushed one of his longer strands behind his ear. The room was covered in white cloths. Furniture was shielded underneath ghostly robes. The light danced through the windows and created unusual shadowed shapes on the walls and floors.

"I can't believe they're going to knock this house down." Donghae whispered softly. "I just seems so unreal."

Eunhyuk gave his best friend a sympathetic squeeze on his shoulder.

"So, what do you want to grab?"

"Definitely the photo albums. Mom said there was a lamp up here she wanted too."

"I'm guessing it's that ugly thing over there?"

Eunhyuk pointed the direction of a badly colored porcelain based lamp with a frilled shade. Donghae's face scrunched up in amused disdain.

"That looks like my mom's taste. Grab that, I'm going to see if I can find the old albums."

Eunhyuk nodded and made his way over to the object. Donghae scanned the room and spotted the old trunk that housed the photo albums. He walked over and ran his hand over the elegant wood. Despite it's age, the trunk had stayed in pristine, if not somewhat dusty, condition.

"How old is that thing?"

Donghae looked up to see Eunhyuk carrying the lamp. He set the ugly item down on the floor. Donghae half smiled and fingered the latch on the trunk.

"I'm not sure. My grandfather told me that my great-great grandfather bought it after they found him."

"Found him?"

"Yeah. My family were sailors. All I really know was that my great-great grandfather served as a cabin boy on a ship. I guess there had been a terrible storm and he was on the only life boat that made it to the Korean shoreline."

"Do you have a picture of him?"

Donghae nodded. He flipped the latch of the trunk and lifted the lid. Inside were a series of photo albums. Most of them were newer and had very little dust on them. Donghae moved those books and reached to the very bottom. He drew out a tattered and yellowed album. The binding had broken and some of the pages were starting to crumble with age.

"My grandfather only let me look through this album once. He was afraid that the pages would fall apart if I handled it to much."

"With your track record, I can see why."

"Can it, Hyukkie." Donghae responded and stuck out his tongue.

The young man carefully opened up the album. The pages crackled as he began to tenderly turn the papers. There were a series of very old newspaper clippings and some scribbled writing on the edges that had become so faded they were indistinguishable.

The next to last page held a well worn and yellowed picture. The black and white had faded to almost blurred shades of gray but the people in the image were still indentifiable.

"Is that him?"

Eunhyuk pointed to a very small youth standing among a series of older, taller men.

"Yup."

"What's his name?"

"Ryeowook. He was the cabin boy for the Red Dragon."

"The Red Dragon?"

"That was the ship's name. I guess they were half pirate, half privateers."

"Who are those two men standing in the back? The one guy looks like he might be Chinese."

"I don't know. My grandfather never talked about them." Donghae confessed. "All I know was that he would say they were the reason my great-great grandfather made it home."

Eunhyuk nodded as Donghae set the album down. He reached in and pulled out the rest of the photo books. He stopped suddenly as something caught his eye. There was a loose board inside of the trunk. Donghae reached in and began to work the wood back.

"Hyukkie, there's something stuck in here!" Donghae exclaimed excitedly.

Eunhyuk peered in as Donghae continued to move the board. The wood finally came loose and the object came into view. A very small and worn leather bound book was covered in dust but seemed to be in relatively good condition.

"What is it?" Eunhyuk asked curiously.

"I think... I think it's a journal." Donghae returned as he lifted the book out of the base of the trunk.

The young man dusted off the book and carefully opened it up. The writing was a little smudged but was actually readable. It was written in a very old style and some of the characters and icons were a little confusing to Donghae.

"It's pretty old and traditonal Korean, but I think I can figure out what it says."

"So?" Eunhyuk pressed.

"Let's see. Um, it looks like this book only contains a couple entries. The rest of the pages are empty."

"What do they say?"

"Let's see, it's written by someone named Choi Siwon. Looks like it's a captain's log or in least was supposed to be."

"And?"

"Um, it's a little hard to read but let me try. October 10th. The morning bears ill for us. The winds are already against our chosen route. I fear our ship may be heading into its final voyage. I have discussed the situation with the crewmen as well as our Chinese physician Hangeng."

"Chinese physician?"

Donghae and Eunhyuk quickly looked at one another. Both turned their attention to the faded picture in the ancient photo album.

"I have already spoken to our cabin boy, Ryeowook..." Donghae whispered.

*****

OCTOBER 10TH:

"Captain Choi! What are you orders?!"

An elegant man with raven hair and strong eyebrows stood at the helm of the ship. He narrowed his eyes as the light of the morning was giving way to darker and darker clouds. The wind whipped by his cheeks and stung of forming rain. His sturdy coat had given way to his white shirt and vest. He held tight to the wheel as he maneuvered against a building current.

"Spin the sails starboard! We need to see if we can take the wind and ride against the waves ridges!"

"Aye-aye!" a helmsman shouted.

Men grabbed ropes as the waves began to rock and rise. The air seemed to spin around them and the shaking of the boat brought a youth scurrying to the captain's side.

"Captain Choi!" he cried.

"Ah, Ryeowook! Are you faring well today?"

"Are we heading into a storm?"

"Like one I have never seen."

"Will it be all right?"

"That is yet to be seen." the captain responded with a zealous smile.

"I think that you're far too confident in such matters, Siwon." a soft spoken accented voice replied near him.

Siwon turned his attention to a lilthe light haired foreigner. He was wearing a simple shirt and trousers along with a jacket that was becoming weighted by the spattering rain.

"Is that a doctor's opinion, Hangeng?" Siwon smirked.

"No, that's a wise man's opinion. Ryeowook, I think it would be best for you to go back to the captain's cabin. You're still not well."

"But the storm!"

"You'll be no good as a cabin boy to our captain if you're too ill to do your work. This is a storm like any other and it will pass as such." Hangeng said softly.

Ryeowook looked at Siwon with wide eyes. The elder was ready to argue when Hangeng raised one eyebrow. Siwon clamped his mouth shut and then ruffled Ryeowook's hair.

"Aye, do as the good doctor says. We'll be out of the worst of it by nightfall."

The youth nodded sullenly and scurried back into the cabin. Hangeng watched him close the door behind him. He approached the captain and stood next to him. Siwon side glanced, his face now much more somber and serious.

"It's quite the storm, Geng." Siwon said thoughtfully.

"It is." Hangeng responded.

There was a mutual silence between the two men. After a moment, Hangeng reached out his hand and settled it over one of Siwon's. The slightly taller, raven haired man looked over at his Chinese companion.

"It would be wise for you to go and stay in my cabin."

"It would be." Hangeng returned.

The two men continued to stand side by side. A large wave suddenly splashed over the side and knocked the footing out of a number of crewmen. Hangeng looked at Siwon and offered the smallest of smiles.

"Go and do what you need too." Siwon nodded.

The Chinese man squeezed his captain's hand before he descended from the helm. He quickly slid across the slickened deck and grabbed a loose rope. He spun the woven fabrics around his elbow and shoulder, pulling the line taut.

Siwon quickly countered a spiraling gust of wind by spinning his wheel. Another crashing wave pounded the opposite side of the ship. Crewmen swaggered back and forth. Many of them went sliding across the water soaked boards. Some hooked onto nearby barrels. Others simply rolled around the deck as the rain continued in it's ferocity.

Hangeng held tight to the rope as the mast began to shake against the gailing force. The clouds drew thick and threatening. The first crack of deep rooted thunder seemed to shake the loan ship in it's grasps. The lightning soon followed. A streak of yellow zipped from the heavens and impacted the shifting waters. The sparks flew up in a shower of colored water and heat.

"Stand steady, men! Steady!" Siwon shouted from the wheel.

Another loud boom of thunder and another barrage of lightning strikes. The third strike hammered down only meters from the ship. The jolt split the water and sent another giant wave crashing against the side of the boot.

The sound of wood splintering under the impact caught the captain's acute hearing. His head whipped to the right. He could see the bubbling of water despite the navy darkness sweeping the sides of his boat. There was a large hole that was starting to fill with liquid.

"We're taking on water, men!" Siwon yelled. "Try and hold your position!"

The winds screamed by the elegant man's head. The water pelted into his skin leaving stinging marks of red in it's place. His eyes quickly fell to Hangeng who was still holding the rope. The sail began to shift violently against the harsh gale. Hangeng's arms stiffened to the attack. Siwon could see that red was starting to drip down the Chinese doctor's arms. But the man continued to hold his position, his face firm.

Lightning danced overhead as the ship began to rock and spiral nearly out of control. Siwon held to the wheel as the first spinning whirlpool trapped the Red Dragon. The wheel began to creak and the force was causing small bones to crack in Siwon's wrists. He grit his teeth against the pain as the whirlpool spit the ship outwards and sent it flying to the east.

"CAPTAIN!!"

Siwon's head rapidly spun to the side to see his small cabin boy, Ryeowook, holding a telescope in the pounding rain. He was pointing to the portside of the vessel.

"ROCKS!! ROCKS, CAPTAIN!!"

Siwon's attention flew to the North. A series of dangerous shoals were just coming into view. The storm had a vicious hold on their boat. The next wave picked them up and slammed them down. A number of his crewmen lost hold and went sailing off the edges.

"MEN OVERBOARD!!" Hangeng shouted from where he was standing.

The gale struck into the Chinese doctor's back and bit through his clothing. The wind grasped the sail and forced it back against his stance. The mast made a sickening cracking sound. Hangeng looked up to see that the wood was starting to give way.

"GENG, LET GO!!" Siwon shouted from his post.

Hangeng began to unravel his bloody arms from the rope. The storm was seeming to beat him as the mast started to sway back and forth. Siwon looked with horror as the mast began to fall farther and farther toward the physician.

"RYEOWOOK, TAKE THE WHEEL!!!!"

Ryeowook dropped his telescope and grabbed the abandoned helm. The wheel fought violently against his small limbs. He put all his force and will to hold the ship steady.

Siwon raced over the deck and jumped down to the water soaked floorboards. He rocked with the ship, his only focus was getting to Hangeng. The mast teetered dangerously to the left. Siwon reached his companion and pushed him roughly backwards. The rope came untethered from Hangeng's arms as the mast came tumbling down.

"SIWON!!!!!"

Hangeng's scream seemed to tear through the violent storm. The raven haired man only had time to turn around. The mast wavered and came crashing forward. The main post uprooted and the sail caught the wind. The combined force rammed right into Siwon as the wood came to rest on top of the ship.

"CAPTAIN!" Ryeowook cried from the wheel.

Siwon laid pinned underneath the cracked timber. His chest was bound by the wood, his arms propped up underneath him. His legs were turned away from his waist. Hangeng quickly dropped down to his side. He looked at Siwon's lower half before looking at the captain's face.

The raven haired man coughed violently. Blood spattered up from his lips. Hangeng's face went white as he framed the other's face with his hands.

"No, no, no, you can't do this to me. You can't." he begged.

"Geng... You've got to... Get to the life boats... Whoever is left..." Siwon sputtered.

"...siwon..."

"...NOW!..." Siwon managed to command through his teeth.

Hangeng quickly stood and started to shout at the crewmen.

"TO THE LIFEBOATS! THAT'S AN ORDER FROM YOUR CAPTAIN!!"

The men quickly began to drop the lines of the lifeboats down into the tilting waters. Ryeowook let the wheel go as another gust of wind sent him rolling down onto the lower deck. He half walked, half crawled to the fallen mast and his fallen captain.

"Captain?!" Ryeowook sobbed.

"Ryeowook... Get my journal..." Siwon coughed again.

Ryeowook nodded as he rocked with the boat. He could see the sharp shoals looming ever closer as the ship began to spin dangerously out of control. He threw things around the trashed cabin until he found Siwon's journal. He tumbled out the door and slipped his way back to the Red Dragon's captain.

"Take it... and go..." Siwon ordered.

"Captain!"

"...GO, CHILD!!.."

Ryeowook grabbed the journal and nodded, tears streaming from his eyes. He looked up at Hangeng who was kneeling down beside Siwon. The Chinese physician was smoothing the man's soaked black hair away from his face.

"You need... to go... Geng..." Siwon whispered.

"No, I won't. I will stay with you."

"Stubborn... Chinaman..."

"You knew that when you met me." Hangeng returned gently.

Ryeowook stumbled over the side and was caught by the few sailors who had not been swept away by the storm. He watched the Chinese doctor and the Captain on the ship. Hangeng just gave Ryeowook a gentle smile as the young man disappeared from his view.

"They should be free of the ship soon."

"... the rocks?..."

"We're bound to hit them."

"...ah..." Siwon replied simply and coughed up more maroon.

"Siwon?"

"Hmm?"

"I love you." Hangeng said simply.

"I... love you... too." Siwon managed to get out.

The Chinese man leaned down and tenderly pressed his lips to Siwon's red tinged ones. The sound of the boat cracking and shattering was lost to his ears. He could only focus on the feel of Siwon's heart underneath his hand. He didn't hear the second mast break or feel the wind of the mast's descent. He only felt at peace as the wood came crashing down on both of them.

Ryeowook watched through the rain soaked storm as the Red Dragon impacted the treacherous shoals. The rocks tore through the vessel as if it was a play thing. Wood splintered and flew every direction. The great ship came to a hault. The bottom turned upwards and the last few fragments made their final descent into the murky depths.

The small cabin boy clutched the journal to his chest as the storm began to ease. He closed his eyes and prayed that his brave captain and the captain's beloved doctor were finally at peace together.

*****

"I can only hope that my brave captain and the captain's beloved doctor were finally at peace. This is the last entry for this journal. May Captain Choi Siwon and our Physician Hangeng always be remembered for their bravery, their diligence and most of all, their love for each other. Cabin Boy Ryeowook."

Donghae finished the entry with tears in his eyes. Eunhyuk wiped his own and then the bottom of his nose. The light was starting to fade in the room. Donghae closed the leather bound journal reverently. He looked down at the old picture of his great-great grandfather.

The two men in the back gazed back at him. He swore he could see them both smile. Eunhyuk patted his shoulder gently.

"We should head back. Your mom is probably wondering what's going on."

Donghae nodded as Eunhyuk picked up the lamp. He started to head out the door before he turned to see Donghae was still sitting on the floor.

"Hae?"

"Hmm? Oh yeah, I'll meet you downstairs."

"Okay, just don't take too long." Eunhyuk said.

Donghae's friend headed out the door and down the hallway. He could hear his footsteps disappear down the old, creaky steps. Donghae paused and then touched the worn photograph. He carefully began to pull at the edges and pried up the crackled glue. The photo gave way and Donghae turned it over. There was some faded writing on the back.

The Red Dragon Crew. Manned by Captain Choi Siwon. Physician Hangeng. Cabin Boy, Ryeowook.

Donghae read through some of the other crew men's names before he came to the final thing written. It was simple and written in what he guessed was Ryeowook's young hand.

For Siwon and Hangeng. For the story that may never get told. And for the men I will never forget.

Donghae clutched the photo to his chest along with the journal.

"And to the two men that I will never forget. Ever."

THE END

Tired but Alive... =^^=;;

2009-11-15T03:35:04Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. I am alive, I know it's been almost a week since I posted to my LJ. It's been super busy for me at work and I pretty much come home now, eat and go to bed. (Which is where I'm heading pretty soon in fact.)

I did got out with K tonight and we went and saw "Disney's A Christmas Carol." It was very good and stayed almost word for word to the book. The animation was fantastic but scared a couple of the small children in the audience.

Other than that, I've been focused almost soley on work. Thus, the next chapter of "Like Blood to Water" is still in the prepping stages. I'll be glad when I can finally sit down and seriously type it because I so want to get Yunho and Yoochun and Yuu in the same room together! XD It will be amazing!

I also would like to return to working on some HanHae work as well as some short stuff featuring TakkaPi. There is actually a potential for another sequel in the "Impasse/AAO!verse" if my mind continues to wander that direction. I even have a mental skeletal outline that's been worked out for two months. But because I can't multi task when it comes to chaptered fics, "Like Blood to Water" will be finished first. Once again though, I welcome any of my "Impasse/AAO" fans to continue to write in my universe. I love everyone's ideas!

That's all for tonight. Hopefully I'll have something a bit more interesting to read next time. Ja ne for now! =~.^=V

FAN VIDEO: Like Blood to Water (Chapter Fourteen)

2009-11-08T01:24:24Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well! I had a very busy day between work and a crafting group I attended. All and all though, it was pretty fun. Just glad to be home. I don't work tomorrow, but the nephews are coming over, so that will keep me pretty busy.

I wanted to share my dear March's (march_kyo) newest fan video for my newest chapter. This video just gave me chills and I could never find the words to honor the work she does for me. Thank you so much, it's phenomenal! I hope everyone enjoys! Ja ne for now! =~.^=V

FIC: Like Blood to Water (Chapter Fourteen)

2009-11-06T01:23:56Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well. My appointment with my pulmonologist went very well. They were able to give me some different medicine to treat my asthma much better.

I also had an eye appointment today. My eyes have actually changed very little since my last visit, so I'm able to keep my original eyeglasses. I'll be getting my new contacts in a couple weeks. The really exciting part is that they're going to let me try a sample pair of gray colored lenses! If I like them, they'll order me a set to wear for cosplay and such. I hope they look nice on me! =^^=

Now for my newest chapter of "Like Blood to Water!" It took me almost three weeks to write this with numerous rewrites and editing. I have set up the inevitable meeting of Yunho and Yuu as well as give a little more information on Big Bang's role. (And for those of you who asked who was similiar to Hankyung, this will give a peek!) I hope everyone enjoys and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

Like Blood to Water"
By: Miracle Shining

PAIRING (Main): 2U (YunChun)
SUBPAIRING: SiHanHae, HyukSu
GROUPS: TVXQ, Super Junior, Big Bang, Actor Yuu Shirota
RATINGS: PG-13 to NC-17 (Will be notated if R or NC-17)
GENRE: Angst/Romance/Action
LEGAL JUNK: Don't own the 2U, they own each other.
SUMMARY: AU Band!verse~After a fateful letter over 500 years ago, Jung Yunho makes a very unusual pact with a stranger. Now, that choice will effect not only the future of TVXQ, but Yunho's unknown link to his bandmate, Park Yoochun.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Dedicated to march_kyo, renichifreak, volatileflame, and music_loner. This fic was inspired heavily by "The Masked Fencer," a special 2U vid done by March, as well as traditional and modernistic takes on vampiric culture.

*****

CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Lingering Thoughts and Images

"Well, Mr. Jung, I'm pleased to say that you seem to be doing incredibly well despite your relapse."

Yunho looked at the Dark physician in front of him. The vampire flipped through the charts with a pleasant smile on his face. He lowered the clipboard and leaned forward on his stool. Yunho tried his best to respond with a good expression. He had been moved from the ER finally to a normal waiting room in the hospital.

"How are you feeling?"

"Tired."

"Hunger?"

"No."

Yunho was suprised that was in fact true. His fangs hadn't protruded once. He tried to think of why that would be when the image of Yoochun's face came unbidden to his mind. He had to mentally reprimand himself before his teeth pushed through his aching gums. The reaction was so rapid that the Dark doctor in front of him didn't even notice the quick dialation of his pupils before they returned back to normal.

"The shots seem to be working very well then. You'll need to adminster the medication to your juggular two times a day. This will be done in supplement to your current pill regime. Try to avoid skipping any of your doses. If you start to feel urges or are starting to have difficulty controlling your reactions, notify us immediately. We may have to look into other options including blood transfusions."

Yunho nodded, his expression drawn out. The fact that just a flash of Yoochun's face could make him have an immediate flux in hunger troubled him.

No, it wasn't just hunger.

It was pure and utter desire. The very thought of Yoochun almost consumed him. He wanted nothing more than to cradle the man against him. To not just taste the precious rubies flowing through his veins, but to lick the sweat from his cheek. To feel him trembling underneath him. To feel real heat wrapped tight around him as he pushed in as far as he could go. The memories of that moment in his previous life clicked rapidly through his head.

"Mr. Jung? Mr. Jung?"

The Dark blinked and turned his attention to the vampire sitting in front of him. The doctor had a stern look on his face.

"If you continue to appear disconnected like that, I may have to reconsider discharging you."

"No! No!" Yunho replied. "It's just, I'm sorry doctor, but so much has recently happened. I think I'm still trying to register everything."

"I can understand that." the doctor answered sympathetically. "However, I would advise you to keep one thing in mind."

"What's that?"

"You need to be aware of what is triggering these negative urges and then do your best to stay away from them."

The vampire wondered how he managed to keep the near hysterical laughter from bubbling out of his throat. He was amazed at his own self control as he mechanically gave the doctor a sound of agreement.

The Dark physician wrote him a prescription for his injections and then shook his hand. Yunho slipped off the table without so much as a word. He silently moved through the swinging doors. He saw the group's driver waiting for him in the lobby. The man stood and bowed politely to Yunho before gesturing for the raven haired man to follow.

Yunho gripped his hair and lifted it over his head. The strands started to melt away when his mind drifted to Yoochun. The mane gave way and fell over his shoulders once again. Yunho didn't even attempt to try and make it disappear again.

"The management has asked that I drive home, Mr. Jung. The rest of the group will be returning late this afternoon with the Japanese actor."

"Yes, the Shirota Yuu they've been telling us about. Thank you."

Yunho crawled into the back seat of the car, the door closed quietly behind him. The seats smelt distinctly of each one of the members. To the right of him was where Changmin usually sat. It smelt like apples and cedar. To the left was where Junsu normally resided. It wafted through Yunho's acute senses. Junsu's scent was sweets and citrus. Yunho's eyes moved forward and fell to where Jaejoong normally sat. His smell was very sharp, similiar to spices and musk.

The Dark felt his eyes pulled to the final space. He reached out a hand and slid it over the cushion. The fibers felt roughened from use against his palm. Yunho slowly drew in a deep breath.

The scent was almost overpowering from the space that Yoochun normally sat across from him. It flooded his nasal passages. His eyes fluttered and he opened his mouth in a partial pant. The Dark felt his teeth push partly through his gums. He slid off the seat and dropped down to his knees.

Yunho pressed his cheek to the fabric. He slid his hands slowly up and down the coverings. His tongue darted out briefly. The taste caught and lingered at the tip.

The essence of Yoochun was still settled into the seat. Yunho's longer fingernails dug into the covering as he tried to get himself under control. Yoochun smelt like desire and lust and perfection.

Most of all, Yoochun smelt like his.

Yunho's blood lust began to wane as he continued to slide his hands over the spot Yoochun normally sat. The vehicle felt incredibly empty. The Dark realized at that moment how alone he truly felt. His knees slowly gave way and he collapsed on the floor of the car, his cheek still pressed to the seat. He closed his eyes, an unexplainable tiredness coming over him.

He thought about what had happened at the hospital. Of the unknown assailant that attacked him. The person knew him, Yunho had no doubt about that. Did they know where he was going right now? And if so, was Yoochun safe?

Most of all, the one question held heavily in his mind.

Could he stay away from Yoochun?

"Or will I go mad?" he whispered to himself.

*****

Seunghyun drummed his slightly longer fingernails aimlessly over the banister. He had returned with the rest of the group to their own flat. Despite his Son's awakening, there was something else amiss. He couldn't place where the sensation was stemming from. All he knew was he felt completely on edge.

"Seunghyun-hyung?" a soft voice caught his attention.

The elegant Dark turned to see Taeyang standing a little ways behind him. The vampire's expression softened immediately and he gestured for the youth to come and join him.

"Come Tae, stand by me for a while."

The lilthe group member approached Seunghyun and stood by his right side. He turned to look up at their leader. The Dark's face was drawn and his expression was still.

"What's wrong, Hyung?"

"I'm not sure, Baby." he said, using Taeyang's affectionate nickname. "Something doesn't feel right. It's not just my son waking up. There's another force present. Old and familiar. Like one I haven't felt in centuries."

"Another Dark?" Taeyang questioned.

"I think so. But not a normal one. Much, much stronger. Dangerous. I can almost taste their scent and I know I should know it."

Taeyang nodded as he continued to stand next to Seunghyun. The tall man lifted his hand and rested it over the youth's. He squeezed it gently as he looked down at his smaller companion.

"You're a very good Watcher, Tae. You take very good care of me. You watch over my Vessels Daesung and Seungri. You care for Jiyong when he has falls ill."

"Has he always had these visions, Seunghyun?"

"His whole life. It's his fate. He will die with it unless he changes like Geng. Then he will live with it as a Dark."

Taeyang just nodded and turned his hand. Seunghyun laced his fingers through the digits and tried to savor the very small moment of peace.

*****

Yuu was very nice.

Yoochun wasn't sure where his intial wariness of the Japanese Dark had stemmed from. Because the vampire was anything but unpleasant. He had wonderful manners and his Korean, though accented, was very proper. Yuu was charming and good looking. He could speak a number of different languages and his height alone was something to be respected.

But being around Yuu still made Yoochun feel a little strange. He kept feeling as though he should remember something about the Dark.

"Chunnie?" came Changmin's voice from behind the youth.

"Yes, Changmin?"

"Are you okay?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, are you okay with this photoshoot today? I know that management was going to have us start shooting the music video originally. I just don't want you to get too tired."

Yoochun nodded a little.

"I swear I'm okay, Minnie. I don't want to worry any of you any more than I already have."

Changmin gave a small movement of consent. He couldn't help but feel a deep pang of concern for his dearest friend. When they had arrived at the photo session, the stylists had made Yoochun pull off his baseball cap. His raven tresses had ended up falling everywhere. When the girls had attempted to cut the long mane, it just seemed to grow back on its own. Yoochun had made a light joke about having very exciteable follicles.

In the end, the stylists said nothing despite their questioning looks. They styled the young man's hair over his shoulders and swept his bangs downwards to cover his eye completely. Yoochun was then dressed in a long black button down shirt and a pair of slim fitting black jeans. The outfit felt oddly familiar to the young man. He could see just glimpses in his mind of the black traditional outfit he had worn when he was still his lord's servant.

"My lord..." Yoochun thought to himself. "Can I accept that? Will it be enough that I might be only a shadow of the man Yunho once saw me as? Can I make him see past that? Can he see me or will I never be enough?"

"Yoochun?"

Yoochun blinked back the tears that were trying to break free and turned his attention back to Changmin. He brushed his eyes with his gloved hands.

"Sorry, just really tired still."

"You're more than tired. I don't think you should be doing this shoot today. Maybe I can talk to the photographer or something."

"Changmin, I swear I'm fine!" Yoochun snapped.

The youngest TVXQ member stepped back. Yoochun regretted his outburst and lowered his head in embarassment.

"I'm so sorry, Minnie. I didn't mean any of that. I'm just so confused..."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"I don't even know where to start."

"Yoochun? Yoochun?!"

Someone else calling his name broke up their impending conversation. The photographer was gesturing for Jaejoong and Junsu to exit the set. Yuu was standing there as Yoochun took leave of Changmin. Jaejoong paused to squeeze Yoochun's shoulder lightly. Junsu gave him a friendly pat on the back. The duo joined Changmin on the other side of the room.

"How's he doing?"

"Not good, Jaejoong-hyung. He thinks he's fooling everyone but he's not."

"He looks more tired today than he did when we picked up Yuu at the airport." Junsu added quietly.

"What do you think about Yuu, Junsu?" Changmin questioned.

"Very nice Dark. Polite, appropriate and funny. His height is a little intimidating though."

"What about you, Jae?"

"Good looking, mild tempered and has a good sense of humor. Seems like he'd be the ideal catch for anyone. Why do you ask, Changmin?"

"I don't know." Changmin shrugged. "I just don't feel completely right around him."

"You were always a suspicious child." Jaejoong only half joked.

His dark eyes turned to watch as Yoochun made his way to the set. Yuu bowed to the man and offered his hand to shake Yoochun's. Though he didn't want to say anything, he also felt like there was something just a little off about Yuu. He knew inwardly that Junsu felt the same way.

"Maybe a little too perfect." Jaejoong thought silently.

"I hope this won't be an inconvenience for you, Yoochun." Yuu stated in his gently accented Korean.

"No, it's fine."

Yuu smiled warmly as the photographer moved the two of them for a couple promo shots. Yuu rested his arm lightly around Yoochun's shoulder as the camera flashed. The poses were easy and comfortable. Yoochun felt his stomach flip a little. He wasn't sure what was exactly causing the nervous reaction.

"Yuu, could you pull Yoochun a little closer to you? The pose he's in makes it look like he's trying to push away from you."

"Is that all right, Yoochun? I'm not invading your space too much, am I?"

"No, it'll be okay."

The much taller foreigner brought Yoochun closer. The smaller man turned into the Dark, one of his hands coming to rest over Yuu's chest. Yuu brought up his other arm instinctively so they were in a small embrace. Yoochun tilted his head back to look up at Yuu without a thought. The Japanese vampire gazed down at the smaller man. His honey eyes were like magnets. He felt his own eyes begin to flicker.

"No, not now, not now..." Yoochun pleaded mentally. His eyes began to flicker and his lashes twitched against his cheeks.

"You were gone for a long time."

"Our lord wanted to practice more than usual."

"Ah yes, to his beck and call."

"He is our lord, it is what we do. What is that?"

"This? Just a scroll."

"What is on it?"

"A secret."

Yoochun blinked to find Yuu looking down at him. The Dark's eyes were full of deep concern. He raised a hand and touched Yoochun's face.

"Perfect!" the photographer piped up from the other side of the room. "You two look so passionate and tender. We'll use this one as a special insert in the magazine!"

Yoochun shook his head and glanced to see everyone watching the photoshoot. Jaejoong and Junsu had their heads tilted with a concerned expression. Changmin was standing behind them, his face lined with worry.

"Are you all right? You became very distant for a moment." Yuu said softly.

"I'm fine. Just... Just a lot more tired than I thought."

"That's understandable. Don't worry, Yoochun. While I'm here, I'll take care of you."

Even as Yuu drew him closer with the cameras flashing, those simple words caused a chill to run down Yoochun's spine.

Stuff and Stuff... =^^=

2009-11-03T02:44:43Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well this evening. It was a very busy day at my store and tomorrow will be even more busy. But in least I know that the work will get done! =^^=;;

I have a visit with my pulumnologist (lung doctor) on Wednesday to see if he can alter the treatment of my asthma. It's still not under control and hopefully this specialist will be able to guide me in the right direction! ::crosses fingers::

Saw the "offical preview" of Rain's new movie on VH1 this morning. That was really cool to see it getting some t.v. time. I managed not to drool over my shoes while watching it. ::laughs:: Also saw the new "Prince of Persia: Sands of Time" preview. Jake Gyllenhall is suprisingly dashing at our handsome prince. Jerry Bruckheimer execed it and it's a Disney production. Should be pretty good from what I've seen!

Oh, want to give a little pimpage to my Bunny (shareecedesiree). She's doing NaNoWriMo this year and her story is available at her LJ. Head on over and read the adventures and escapades of her heroine Byrdie and the somewhat bizarre crew of the Trapped Sparrow.

As for my writing, I've almost finished the final developmental stage for the next "Like Blood to Water" chapter. I'm overly fascinated by how Yuu works with both Yoochun and Yunho. There will be not only trust issues but there will be ALOT of UST (Unresolved Sexual Tension) for quite some time. The three of them are gorgeous and volatile together. Bonus points, I'm hoping that I'll get that one-shot I promised March (march_kyo) done within the next couple weeks.

Other than that, Ladybird (renichifreak) was interested in learning a bit about "Yasha." For those of you who haven't had a chance to check out this Jdrama Thriller, please watch it.

The storyline focuses on a set of identical twins, Sei and Rin, who were seperated at birth. Both twins were actually biogenetically created in a labratory. Sei was sent to America where he became a brilliant scientist and Rin seems rather run of the mill. Rin seems genuinely sweet and loves his brother (a little too much) when they meet up once again.

Moichi is a blind pianist who is Sei's best friend and it is hinted that Sei has much stronger feelings for Moichi. Rin hates Moichi for garnering his twin's attention.

The storyline intertwines these complex relationships along with the main storyline, which follows Sei trying to find a cure for a very deadly disease that is claiming lives all around the world.

The suspense in this will keep you on the edge of your seat and the final episode had me almost choking in anticipation. The fight between the twins is so well done you almost forget that Ito Hideaki is actually playing both parts. There is quite a bit of tragedy in this too, so everyone is fare warned! Extra points go to the "Yasha's" theme song which is actually "Desert Rose" by Sting. (A favorite of mine.)

I think that's about it for now, minnasan. I hope everyone has a good night and ja ne! =~.^=V

Fun Youtube Videos! =^^=

2009-11-02T01:29:13Z

Konbanwa, minnasan, I hope everyone out there in Cyberland is doing well! Hopefully you all had a good All Hallow's Eve. Mine was pretty nice, we actually had trick or treaters!

I haven't had a chance to do any writing this weekend like planned. I got REALLY busy with everything. So my next chapter of "Like Blood to Water" is still in the developmental stage. Man, this thing is turning into a massive monster of a work! (If you'll excuse the pun in referenc to Yunho. XD)

Anyhoo, thought I would just share some fun Youtube videos that I found. I hope everyone enjoys and ja ne for now! =~.^=V

LIKE BLOOD TO WATER (SPECIAL FAN VIDEO):

OTHROS NO INU FAN VIDEO:

YASHA FAN VIDEO:

SILENT HILL 2 PARODY:

Happy All Hallow's Eve!

2009-10-31T23:51:01Z

Konbanwa, minnasan! I thought I would just take a quick moment and post my yearly "All Hallow's Eve" greeting! Usually I have a fic to share, but this year I thought I would give everyone a drawing. Please feel free to save it and share it with others!