List of The Best Fanfiction Nofio has Read (Thus Far) aka: Nofios' Recommendation List sorted alphabetically by fandom, then fic title
*** = Exceptionally, Life-Changingly Wonderful
Drabbles and fics that have not been added to the list yet can be found in my memories: HERE. My HP fanfic recs can be found here.
Recent Updates 11.21.07 Moved the Harry Potter fanfic recs to their own page (as noted above). 11.20.07 Harry Potter: Price of Love by RogueSugah, The Perfect Wife by LinW, Stick by Abstract Concept, Hinge of Fate by Ramos, My Man Friday by Enahma Inuyasha: Chasing Methuselah by Sandra E. One Piece: Journey Through an Enchanted Wood by Orange Smaug, Belling the Cat by Maldoror, Alongside all the Way by SaberShadowCat
Bleach Drabbles by peroxidepest17 Pairings: Various Rating: PG to R Warnings/Categories: Humor, angst, drama, yaoi, het, shoujo-ai, and pretty much everything else Summary: My collection of Bleach drabbles. Various characters, themes, and situations. Pairings include yaoi, het, gen, etc. See headings on each individual piece for more specific information. Status: Ongoing, updated often, over 400 drabbles to date Comments: Words cannot express how much love I have for these bits and pieces of Bleach love. If nothing else, the author never fails to entertain. Some of the drabbles are connected and some aren't. For example, the author has established an ongoing relationship for Ganjyu and Hanatarou, and most of the fics centering around the 11'th division characters have reappearing pairings and keep to a sort of timeline, but on the other hand I've seen several fics that pair up Rukia and Ichigo, and others that pair each of them them with other people. In this particular situation these differences didn't bother me. It's not "OMG must read now" material, but the type of thing I come back to time and again. It keeps me busy between classes, in any case. I'm gonna stop blabbing now.
The Care and Maintenance of Pets by Reality_Is Pairings: None Rating: PG? Warnings/Categories: Humor, Gen Summary: N/A Status: Complete, One-Shot Comments: It's a cute fic about Zaraki Kenpachi and Yachiru, with some mention of side characters. The use of Hitsugaya in this fic is especially entertaining.
Dreamer Awakened by Rurihoshi Pairings: Momiji/Kusanagi, Murakumo/OC, Kome/Yoshiki, Kunikida/Ryoko Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Series Continuation, Het, Violence Summary: Centering around Momiji's troubled relationship with Kusanagi and the inevitability of their love for one another. Kusanagi has run away, and his disappearance from Tokyo has driven Momiji to return to Izumo where she finds her fate being manipulated, and her life threatened; dire circumstances that are, in part, responsible for drawing Kusanagi back into her life. Momiji soon learns that their destinies are intertwined and she is charged with the task of helping Kusanagi discover his humanity as a new enemy rises from the Earth, threatening not only mankind, but the Aragami kingdom as well. Status: Complete, 46 Chapters Comments: This is a very, very well written continuation. It really is like a second season, albeit an adult one. All of the characters are spot-on and the plot is exceptionally detailed. I'm not saying it's completely perfect, but pretty damn close.
Gravitation
Abc Arc by Aja Pairings: Yuki/Shuichi, Ryuichi/Tatsuha, Hiro/K, Hiro/OC, K/Judy Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Romance, Drama Summary: N/A Status: In-Progress, currently there are ten individual series within the arc, taking place one after the other. Comments:
Fleeting Inspiration by AnnaSartin Pairings: Yuki/Shuichi Rating: 16+ Warnings/Categories: Comedy, Romance, Drama Summary: Yuki is irate when his favorite author writes a really crappy book. Chaos Ensues. Status: In-Progress, 49 Chapters Comments:
Gundam Wing
The Arrangement by Maldoror Pairings: 1x5 Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: AU, action, psychological Summary: Wufei, struggling with his demons, agrees to a wartime fling with Heero, no affection needed or wanted. But the ‘arrangement’ lasts and grows as they join the preventers. It could become a source of strength for both…if they let it. Status: Complete, 42 chapters. Comments:
Blood or Chocolate by Karen Pairings: 5x2, 3x4 Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: AU, humor, angst, violence, blood, gore, supernatural elements, death of minor characters Summary: Duo Maxwell is an almost average guy in a small, rural town. He works at the only gas station for miles around, is gorgeous, but single. He also gets harrassed by the town's rich idiot. But what makes him different is that he's a clairvoyant; he can read thoughts by touch or he can simply 'hear' them. Kind of complicates matters. Yeah. So when he runs across a man whose thoughts he can't hear, although trying to gives him nosebleeds, he decides that that is a fair trade. That is until he finds out that the guy isn't a typical 'guy,' and that getting involved with him only leads to trouble...and a few dead bodies. Status: Complete, 22-parts, with a sequel in-progress (Blood in Siberia). Updates are slow. Comments: Duo's POV sounds like a real person, sarcasm and all. I laughed quite a bit and was thoroughly intrigued with the author's interpretation of the characters. It all seems strangely fitting. 2x5 is not a pairing I normally go for, but it works wonderfully here.
The Ion Arc*** by Sunhawk Pairings: 1x2, 3x4, 5xSP, 6xLN Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: post-series, possibly AU, yaoi, severe angst, language, violence Summary: N/A Status: In-progress, 13 stories so far. Not sure how often it's updated, but with the way that the fics are set up it hardly matters. Comments: This is, without a doubt, one of the most perfect arcs I have ever read. I read the first fic and then devoted five days to reading all the others. I couldn't skip anything, it was just too beautiful. For one thing, I think that Duo's hamsters are some of the best hallucinations any author has ever come up with. I laugh quite a lot at his expense. And the steady devotion that both Heero and Duo display towards one another makes me feel all glowy.
Pretty Electric by Raletha Pairings: 1x2, 3x4 Rating: R Warnings/Categories: science fiction AU, drama, lime/lemon, adult themes Summary: Quatre Winner has everything. Or does he? An unusual gift, a Personal Android named Trowa, changes many things. Status: In-progress, 7 chapters, updated irregularly. Comments:
Hikaru no Go
Balance by SailorMac Pairings: HikaruxAkira and vise versa Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Series Continuation, Drama Summary: A series of dreams sends Hikaru and Akira's relationship onto a course neither one of them expected. AkiHika, contains lemon. Status: Complete, 18 Chapters. A few side stories for this series can be found in the authors' profile page. Comments:
Inuyasha
Chasing Methuselah*** by Sandra E. Pairings: Kagome/Miroku Rating: M Warnings/Categories: Romance, Drama Summary: It's not enough she's flunking Geometry, no. Or that Inuyasha is about to choose Kikyou. No. Now she has to deal with the new class representative. Who, oddly enough, looks like a certain perverted monk. Status: Complete, 13 Chapters Comments:
The Lucky Ones by Terri Botta Pairings: Inuyasha/Kagome, Sango/Miroku, Sesshomaru/Rin Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Romance, Drama Summary: Sometimes Fate hands you a gift you never thought you’d ever get, and it’s up to you to accept it for what it is. Status: Complete, 49 chapters. A lemon one shot, "Game Face", also available. Sequel, "Coyote Child" in-progress. Comments:
Tales from the House of the Moon by Resmiranda Pairings: Sesshomaru/Kagome Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Comedy, Romance, Angst Summary: Kagome, now in college, discovers the tale of Sesshomaru and Rin. Grief can be a prison, but the bonds of love are not easily broken. What is the truth behind fairytales? Status: Complete, 42 chapters. Comments:
Lord of the Rings
Anestel by Esteliel Pairings: GlorfindelxLegolas Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: AU, Slash, dominance/submission, mpreg, non-consensual sex Summary: Legolas is pregnant with Glorfindel's child, but there has been nothing but hate between Imladris and Mirkwood for centuries... Status: Complete at 34 chapters. A prequel, "Ethuil'waew," is available, and a sequel series, "Cuil Eden," is in progress. An alternate sequel, "Pen-Estel," is also being written and is currently available at the author's LJ. "Cuil Eden," maintains a storyline where Glorfindel and Legolas' relationship continues to grow and strengthen after the events of "Anestel." In Pen-Estel" Elrond takes advantage of Legolas while Glorfindel is away, impregnating him and harshly affecting all relationships shared by the main characters. Both sequels are updated fairly regularly. Comments:
A Gift of Love by Suemichave Pairings: ElladanxElrohir Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: AU, twincest, mpreg, established relationship Summary: Elrohir wants to give Elladan a gift. Status: Complete, 30 Chapters Comments:
The History of Us*** by Daisy Gamgee Note: This story is no longer available online in its entirety. However, I have the entire story saved on my computer, along with the sequel and some of the one shots/snippets that were once posted. I do not mind sending copies to people through e-mail. The author is aware that I am offering this service and does not appear to mind. If you would like for me to send you a copy, please e-mail nofiofic(at)gmail(dot)com. My original copy is saved in .doc format, but I am able to make .rtf and .wpd copies if specified in the request. Pairings: MerryxPippin, FrodoxSam Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: slash, cousincest, schmoopy hobbit love Summary: The story of the lives of Merry and Pippin, and how everything changes with time Status: Complete, with several interlude fics and a sequel series. This author has currently disappeared from the internet and whether or not she intends to return is unclear but unlikely. Comments: A very heartwarming fic that follows Merry and Pippin from childhood until their 20's (the sequel series takes place several years after the war of the ring). At times this fic is heartbreakingly sad, but it makes the good parts all that much better. Merry and Pippin are adorable and the author shows true depth and patience in developing them as characters.
The Night Season*** by Achillea Millefolium Pairings: Sam/Frodo Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Drama, Angst Summary: A few years after Bilbo's departure, Sam and Frodo find themselves locked in a strange, silent situation that neither of them really knows how to handle. Status: One-Shot Comments:
Nine Men and a Little Lady by Kielle Pairings: None Rating: PG-13 Warnings/Categories: AU, parody, comedy, MarySue Summary: Some very silly journal entries reveal an insidious evil within the ranks of the Fellowship. Status: Complete, One-Shot
The Very Secret Diaries*** by Cassandra Claire Pairings: ...Let's not go there. Rating: R Warnings/Categories: AU, parody, comedy Summary: n/a Status: Complete, 18 diaries. Comments: These apparently started out as an attempt by the author to run off somebody she didn't want reading her LJ. Instead she became exceptionally popular. The Very Secret Diaries contain naked elves, crossdressing, pervy hobbit-fanciers, and many, many other things. I laugh so hard I nearly cry every time I reread.
Naruto
Diplomatic Relations*** by Maldoror Pairings: Lee/Gaara Rating: R Warnings/Categories: Slash, Humor, Drama Summary: Rock Lee: Diplomatic Envoy to Sunagakure. There are so many ways that could go wrong. But Lee is determined to succeed! And to befriend the feared Kazekage too, while he's at it. Good thing Lee loves a challenge... Status: Finished at 27 chapters. A sequel, "Kindred" is also finished at 13 chapters. Comments: Okay, I know that this fic shows up on nearly every naruto rec list out there, but dammit the praise is deserved! If you haven't given this fic a chance you don't know what you're missing. Maldoror presents a very lovable Lee, and frankly her take on Gaara is the best I've come across. Not only that, but her character and plot development has a very natural and believable progression.
InoShikaCho Oneshots by Imbrium Iridum Pairings: Ino/Shikamaru/Chouji Rating: R Warnings/Categories: Drabbles, Mpreg, Threesome Summary: A collection of Team Ten drabbles, sidefics to SelfReliance and Zouen Jutsu. Ratings go anywhere from G to R. ShikaChoIno threesome, mpreg, and various other fun things. Status: Can't be sure, honestly. All of the stories stand alone, though they all take place in the same 'verse and aren't arranged chronologically. All-in-all it hardly matters, this set of stories is arranged in such a way that I don't mind if more is never written, while at the same time more would always be appreciated. There are a few similar one-shots available via the author's profile page. The whole mpreg concept makes more sense if you read "SelfReliance" first (it's NaruSasu), but on the whole these fics stand on their own fairly well without the preread. Oh, and the other fic mentioned, "Zouen Jutsu" still isn't posted publicly, though you can find a snippet on the author's LJ if you look. Comments: Loved these, they give me that lovely warm feeling I so rarely find in fics. The dynamic between the characters is beautifully demonstrated and very comfortable to read. I have a helluva hard time finding good Naruto fic, but reading this gives me hope for the fandom.
The Kakashi Mission by JB McDragon Pairings: Kakashi/Iruka, some background pairings and hints of past pairings as well. Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Slash, Humor, Drama, Angst Summary: N/A Status: Finished at 19 chapters, a sequel is also finished at 4 chapters. Two one shot side-fics are also available, a serious one and a crackfic. Comments: I've read a good amount of Kakashi/Iruka, and this is the best there is (it would be damn hard to beat). The author takes a serious dive into the pasts that have made the characters who they are, and the plot progression is just very, very good.
Kiba/Shino Universe by JB McDragon Pairings: Kiba/Shino Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Slash, Humor, Drama Summary: A series of often smutty stories set in the future, where Kiba and Shino hook up. And other people have opinions. And, occasionally, things happen. Rated between PG and NC-17. Citrus. Status: Maybe-possibly finished at 8 chapters. It's at a good stopping point in any case. Comments: Something of a fic that seems to be an excuse for Kiba and Shino to have sex, but plot is worked in so it's even nicer than that. I like the authors take on the characters.
Spiral Falling by BeccaAmon Pairings: Sasuke/Naruto, background Kiba/Shino Rating: R Warnings/Categories: AU, Slash, Drama, Angst Summary: Finding companionship and maybe more from your most hated rival. Falling willingly with arms wide open. Status: Finished at 32 chapters. Comments: The only really good highschool AU I've yet to find. It seems very basic in the beginning but gets much deeper as the story progresses. I was pleased with how the author translated the characters and their pasts into a present-day story.
Swallowed a Fly by Horses and Men Pairings: Jiraiya/Naruto, slight Naruto/Sakura, Sasuke/Naruto, and Tsunade/Shizune Rating: PG-13 Warnings/Categories: AU, Slash, Drama, Angst, Humor, Sweetness Summary: Jiraiya and Naruto, though love, loss, and growth, somehow completely fail to extricate themselves from each other's life. [An unconventional courtship in 20 glances] Status: One-Shot Comments:
One Piece
Alongside all the Way by SaberShadowCat Pairings: Sanji/Zoro/Sanji Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Slash, Language, Violence Summary: Somehow, when he wasn't paying attention, Zoro had become an integral part of his life. Status: Complete, 2 parts Comments:
Belling the Cat by Maldoror Pairings: Lucci/Kaku Rating: R Warnings/Categories: Violence, Slash Summary: (N/A, so I've posted the author's note instead) This is a very objectionable non-romance and I make no claim that it'll be to everyone's taste. It's also a different take on Kaku and Lucci's characters, a little more flawed and 'normal' than in some of my other fics, though part of this can be explained by the fact that they're younger than I usually write them. Status: One-shot Comments: Takes place several months before they go on the Water 7 mission.
Do Over by Maldoror Pairings: Zoro/Sanji Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Sex, language Summary: Zoro and Sanji's second time. The less said about the first... Status: Complete, One-shot Comments:
Hamon by Maldoror Pairings: Zoro/Sanji, hints of Luffy/Nami Rating: Hard R Warnings/Categories: Futurefic, yaoi, drama, mentions of violence Summary: Hamon: From Japanese, lit. 'blade pattern'. The pattern on the steel that characterizes a katana blade, acquired during the folding, forging and tempering process.. Status: Complete, 5 Chapters Comments:
Journey Through an Enchanted Wood*** by Orange Smaug Pairings: Zoro/Sanji, if you squint Rating: PG-13 Warnings/Categories: Language Summary: If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If someone once lost is found but no one remembers them, did they ever exist? Status: One-shot Comments:
New Life by Genuinelie Pairings: Zoro/Sanji/Zoro Rating: G to NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Sex, language, drama, angst, Post-series AU Summary: After all of it is over,only Sanji is left with something other than his dream. Nakamaship. Status: Complete, 20 Chapters Comments: Oh, so good. An especially nice and deep take on Sanji. Parts of this are funny, parts are bittersweet, parts tempted me to cry, and throughout it all I could not stop reading!
Ordinary Day by Sanoken Pairings: Luffy/Zoro Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Sex, language, humor Summary: Sometimes it's hard to get away... Status: Complete, One-shot Comments:
Rules of Love by Sabershadowcat Pairings: Zoro/Sanji Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Yaoi, humor, drama, violence, angst Summary: Zoro had many rules when it came to Sanji, and he was breaking them one by one. Status: Complete, 4 Chapters Comments:
Queer as Folk
All Mistakes are Temporary by Vamphile Pairings: Brian/Justin, Michael/Ben, others Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Post-series, slash, angst Summary: It's three months after the final episode, and not everyone is as happy with their decisions as they thought they'd be, especially Brian and Justin Status: Completed at 22 chapters. A sequel series, "All Mistakes are Temporary II," is also completed at 20 chapters. A second sequel, "Slices of Seven," functions as a series of one-shots that take place after the main arc, currently 14 chapters long. Comments:
Beyond the Yellow Brick Road*** by Plumsuede Pairings: Brian/Justin, various others Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Post-series, slash, has a lot of OC's (and I love them all) Summary: N/A Status: In-Progress, 32 chapters and likely to be completed soon, updates fairly regularly Comments:
Commuter Lives Arc by Netlagd Pairings: Brian/Justin, others Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: AU, Slash Summary: After winning the Advertising Executive of the Year Award, Brian is drafted into being a guest lecturer at NYU's School of Marketing. After an aborted Hollywood career, Justin finds freelance art direction consulting for movies, videos and stage productions a way to finance his art career. Brian and Justin keep bumping into each other on commuter flights back and forth between Pittsburgh and New York. Status: Currently has two series within the arc. The first series, "Commuter Flight Stories," is complete at 30 chapters. The second series, "Turbulence," is in-progress with 5 chapters. Updates still occur somewhat regularly, about once a month. The author seems to be slowing down, but whether this indicates a loss of interest in the story or just a busy life has not been disclosed. Comments:
Medium Security by Gaedhal Pairings: Brian/Justin, Ben/Michael, (light)Carl/Debbie, Jennifer/OC, past Brian/OC, past Ted/Michael Rating: R Warnings/Categories: AU, slash, violence, rape, mentions of drugs Summary: Brian Kinney, serving a sentence of 20 years to life, meets a new inmate. Stanton Correctional Facility for Men in Pennsylvania, 1978. Status: Finished with a total of 180 chapters (short ones, they go pretty quickly.) A sequel, "The Outsiders," is in-progress with 14 chapters thus far. Comments:
Tokyo Babylon/X
Sakura and Snow by Firecat Pairings: Seishirou/Kamui Rating: NC-17 Warnings: Slash, violence, Spoilers, takes place after the 10'th X manga Summary: "Sakura and Snow" is a fanfic set in the "X" / "Tokyo Babylon" universe created by CLAMP, and it's my own personal answer to the question of how to resolve Subaru Sumeragi and Seishirou Sakurazuka's longtime conflict. Be warned that this is going to be a very long story, and unfortunately I'm something of a slow writer--once everything that I've written so far has been posted, there may be an extended wait between chapters. My goal, however, is to finish "Sakura" before CLAMP finishes X. I think that might just be achievable.... Status: Incomplete, 17 chapters, 4 "Drifts" (interludes), updated slowly but surely Comments:
Weiss Kreuz
Possession Arc by Paxnirvana Pairings: Yohji/Aya Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Slash, angst, unresolved sexual tension Summary: N/A Status: Incomplete, 6 1/2 chapters long. The author claims that the arc will be continued one day, but hasn't updated this particular fic since May 2004 (she is in fact a very active fic writer, but appears to have moved on to other fandoms for the time being). I advise all readers to refrain from asking her when the next installment will be available, I know for a fact that people ask her all the time and the only reply they ever receive is "eventually." Comments:
The Shadows Arc*** by Nekojita Pairings: Yohji/Aya, Schuldig/OC, Nagi/Omi Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: AU, slash, supernatural Summary: A fantasy AU, introducing the world of bounds, the most frightening of them being the kage. Status: The first series is complete at 16 chapters. Two smaller sequel series have been finished: "Shadows of the Past," which is 8 chapters long, and "Family Bonds," which is 9 chapters long. A third sequel series, "Darkness Returns" has just begun and looks as if it might conclude the war that was introduced in the first series. Over 15 additional stand-alone fics are also available, most of which serve to strengthen the readers perceptions of the various characters and relationships introduced in the story. Comments:
Walking on Hell by Scribblemoose Pairings: Yohji/Aya Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Slash, angst Summary: Florist assassins trying to cope... Status: Finished. Contains a Prologue, followed by 9 chapters, 6 "interludes," and an epilogue. Comments:
Crossovers and Misc
The Book of Fanfic by ms_manna Pairings: none Rating: PG? Warnings/Categories: mentions of slash, sacreligious bible imitation, humor Summary: So, anyway, I wrote this thing in the comments over in a thread in fandom_wank. And then it got reposted in a couple of places, and so I though I'd put it here too for posterity. Someone who linked to it disclaimered it for blasphemy, which, yeah, I hadn't thought about but I suppose it could be construed like that. Therefore, if you're the kind of person likely to be offended by fandom meta in the form of knock-off bible chapters implying that God might write real person slash...well, I guess I'm kind of suprised that you're reading my LJ at all. But if you are that person, please, feel free to leave, or read and be deeply offended, whichever brings you most joy. Status: Complete, One-Shot Comments: I must share this. You! Read it! ... And don't drink or eat anything while you do, I don't want lawyers on my ass when you choke to death whilst laughing.
Fiend of Mine by Xenobia Pairings: OC's Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Drama, Violence, Fantasy/Scifi, Romance, Bonding, Humor, Possible future mpreg Summary: For ages, the fey born have fed on the earth born. Now, elves and humans have found ways to combat their demonic oppressors, and they've begun to band together to fight them. One elf tries to distinguish where his alliegance lies, for his feelings concerning a particular demon clash with what he does for a living. Emhyr must protect his people, but he also longs to find the incubus that saved him from certain death in his youth. Status: In-Progress, 37 Chapters currently Comments:
Kindred Spirits Series by Dolphin Pairings: OC's Rating: PG-15 Warnings/Categories: Drama, Humor, Mpreg, Creature Fic, Bonding, Hints of shota Summary: N/A Status: Complete/Abandoned, Multiple stories and chapters. Comments:
Thirteen Going on Fourteen by peroxidepest17 Pairings: Vague ZoSan, if you squint Rating: PG-13 Warnings/Categories: humor, violence Summary: Zoro and Sanji bust their way into the Court of Pure Souls. Hijinks ensue. Status: Complete, 2 chapters Comments: One Piece/Bleach crossover.
The Wyndrah Series by Xenobia Pairings: OC's Rating: NC-17 Warnings/Categories: Drama, Humor, Violence, Fantasy/Scifi, Romance, Mpreg, Bonding Summary: Coren Darshaw is a retired pirate and a successful weapons dealer. He has everything he wants, but what he needs is an extra hand or two to help him with his business and home. He decides to go to the slave market to purchase a blacksmith and a housekeeper, and instead buys a mysterious young man out of pity. He is not prepared for the consequences. (taken from first story) Status: In-Progress, Multiple stories and chapters Comments: