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Last updated February 25, 2010
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One of those guilty pleasure 80s shows, Airwolf is probably my favorite Bellisario tv series. I loved the relationships, unique personalities, Hawke's angsty (before I even knew the word!) back story, and, of course, the dangerous black helicopter (the Lady) herself. I've never been in any helicopter and would probably get airsick if I did, but the part of me that likes speed and high excitement has always gotten a vicarious thrill out of those 'copter battles. ~grin~
All stories by Rachel500 found at the Airwolf fanfiction.net section. I've had a hard time finding readable fanfic for this series and I stumbled upon her stories recently and devoured the 35-series story set between 3rd and 4th season and then beyond rather rapidly. Great writing.
I grew up watching this series long before I knew of the concept of buddy shows or buddy fic. Mostly it was just fluffy amusement to me. However, I caught reruns a few years ago and remembering how entertaining it can be. Dwight Schultz as Howling Mad Murdock is not something to be missed. I think Murdock and Face are my favorites...which is probably why my fanfic likes lean towards them. And, of course, yes, my choices are angsty as always -- the show itself may be fluffy, but the fic...oh my, how very *not* fluffy. I lean towards Face&Murdock friendship fic and then Face&Hannibal friendship/father&son fic. You gotta know there is *so* much potential for angst for these characters.
Beneath the Pale Moonlight by Terri Spencer -- Face stuggles to survive after a run in with Kyle. And the team race against time to find him. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive.
Break-in In Belmont by Tee -- This story takes place just a few months after getting back from Nam, and Face is learning his trade. Rec'd to me by another TAT fan; I'd read this one sometime ago and forgot how much I enjoyed it. Also by this author, see Delta Base and New Beginnings. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive.
The Darkness and the Light by Amanda -- Murdock in a VA hospital. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive. {story no longer listed at archive}
Friends by Nighthawk -- Murdock's past comes back to haunt him as his three friends help him recover from the death of a young woman with AIDS. Found at Nighthawk's page.
I Am Become Death by Nicole Wilson -- The A-Team is hired by the CIA to find a missing suitcase of plutonium. They travel to a survivalist enclave in western Pennsylvania to retrieve it, accompanied by Dr. Goldman, a nuclear weapons expert. As a result of this mission, new information comes to light regarding Murdock's involvement with the CIA as a young man and the long-term effects upon his mental health. Very nice team story, set prior to the beginning of the series. See also the sequel, Q.E.D. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive.
In Darkness by Vicki Gill -- A "Murdock story" inspired by Amanda's The Darkness and the Light. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive. {story no longer listed at archive}
May Angels Lead You In by Mer -- Some sad news leads to revelations and understanding. Face-angst. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive.
Personal by ajaron -- Face h/c story. Rec'd to me by another TAT fan. I'm enjoying the back and forth time-wise of the story and look forward to finding out what's going on. Found at the A-Team fanfiction.net section.
Pitch Black by JD Sampson -- Murdock-focused story with an emphasis in h/c and Face/Murdock friendship. Intense, dark, but very excellent. Rated R. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive. {story no longer listed at archive}
Q.E.D. by Nicole Wilson -- Long-awaited sequel to I Am Become Death. Murdock and his favorite psychiatric nurse Rosemary Devlin are kidnapped from the hospital by a group of mercenaries. Their employers are interested in a valuable secret placed in Captain Murdock's brain years ago when he was working for the CIA. The first of many plans "goes oft awry" as Murdock unexpectedly withstands a number of torture scenarios inflicted by master interrogator, Hans Gunter. Meanwhile our intrepid team, accompanied by Professor Goldman, try to find Murdock before it's too late. Rated R. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive.
Scars by Reckless -- Face is shot during a hostage crisis, but that is only the beginning of his odyssey. What happens to a fugitive-turned-hero when the army demands blood and the team can do nothing to save him? Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive.
The Vietnam Chronicles by i'mpeckable and Avatar2 -- A series of stories set in the Vietnam era with the Team just coming together. Great stories. Found at the A-Team fanfiction.net section. Series thus far -- 1: Overture; 2: Winged Winds of War; 3: The Patron Saint of Con Men; 4: Tenants of the Sky; 5: Vapours, Clouds, and Storms; 6: Shadows of Cloudy Storms; 7: Smoke and Mirrors; 8: Rabbit Holes & Flying Machines.
The Walking Wounded by Reckless -- The team, particularly Face and Murdock, struggle to recover from the POW camp while stationed at Cam Ranh Bay. Intense and amusing both. Rated R. Found at the A-Team Fanfic Archive.
I've seen a handful of episodes of this series here and there over the years, but not being scifi meant it didn't really attract my attention for long. However, after watching the series in reruns on SpikeTV in the early evenings, I got interested. Plus I kept hearing about season five's finale and wanted to see that as well. The characters have grown on me, if not the ooky stuff which I have to look away from most times. So, naturally, I've gone hunting for fics...and then proceeded to 'ship Grissom and Sara (aka GSR). With both Sara and Grissom (my two favorite characters) now gone, I've since dropped the series.
B is for Bleach by TenderWild -- It is raining, and all she can think of is the things she can't say. GSR; post-Living Doll (season 7 finale). Argh. Angsty and very poetical. I imagine I'll be reading a lot of epilogues/continuations for this episode for awhile. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Call Me But Love by Lasrevinu -- GSR; post-The Case of the Cross-Dressing Carp (season 8). One-shot dealing with a particular GSR scene in this episode. Perfect for them and I adored the ending. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Dark Days by Kristen999 -- Detachment from a case is a necessity. Obsession, however, can be an unavoidable evil. Nick battles his demons during a case of a murdered child. Nick-centric. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Everybody Does It by Joan Powers -- Post-The Good, the Bad and the Dominatrix (season 7). Grissom and Catherine have different opinions about temptation and the nature of relationships. Implied GSR. Short and good; also demonstrates one reason I dislike Catherine -- she's too cynical for my tastes. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Geek Love Clues by ParadoxicalOne -- GSR; WIP. A collage of snippets detailing clues of Grissom & Sara’s relationship that the rest of the team are left to interpret. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Hello, Goodbye by Kristen Elizabeth -- GSR; post-Leaving Las Vegas (season 7). Everything else we'll play by ear. Good start. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Horizon by VR Trakowski -- GSR; WIP; post-Living Doll (season 7 finale). Good thus far. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
One Grissom, Many Voices by Summer Reign -- GSR; epilogue to Fallen Idols (season 7). It's all about listening. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Paraphrasing by CountryGirl914 -- GSR; post-Leapin' Lizards (season 7). It was amazing how Sara could take what he said and put it in simpler, more succinct terms. Short and sweet. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Someone Else's Star by Kristen Elizabeth -- GSR. Nothing, of course, begins at the time you think it did. Angsty romance -- definitely my thing. FFound at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
To Conquer Fear by marag -- CSI/DCU Bat-verse crossover. Batman, Gil Grissom, and their teams must catch a villain before people start dying. Delightful! Found at author's livejournal.
You're Not Fooling Anyone by Tayeatra -- Post-Leaving Las Vegas; pre-Keppler (season 7). It doesn't matter how many times she says it. Sara is clearly not fine. Short but nice Sara-character piece from Brass' POV. Found at the CSI fanfiction.net section.
Knight Rider
(last updated 11/16/08)Fanfic about a man and his car, sounds odd I know. I grew up with this show and on a whim one day I hunted around looking for fanfic and came across several pages of fanfic. Most of it is either focused on the action part (which isn't really why I read fanfic) or concentrates on original characters (also not my interest). There seem to be a *lot* of OC's in the KR fandom and very few appeal to me. However...
Soul Survivor by elfin -- This is one of the most absorbing stories I've ever read -- in any fandom. If you take a step of faith and want to read about a very unique relationship between Michael and KITT, then this is it. Found at the Knight Rider Phase Two website.
Fire and Ice series by Gryph -- Good series with an interesting take on Michael and Kitt's connection, one that I've noticed has been borrowed by many other authors in this fandom. My only complaint is there is sometimes more focus on Nick and Karr (Nick being one of the few OC's I actually like) rather than Michael and KITT. Found at FLAGNet.
Homecoming by Tomy -- Michael must deal with the repercussions of his family learning of his new life. Great fic full of warm fuzzy moments between KITT and Michael, as well as some good drama. Found at the Knight Rider fanfiction.net section.
A Knight's Ransom by knightshade -- Probably the best story by her. Found at her site at Knightshade's Garden.
Nice Car and Hot Wheels by almightyhat -- Two one-shot crossovers with the 2007 Transformers movie. Wish I could find more of these type of fics; just such a nice crossover fit. Found at author's livejournal.
Another good KR writer is Vega -- Her stories are found at her site or at her fanfiction.net listing.
Another fandom to lurk in. I started catching reruns on USA of seasons 1-5 and decided I liked the series enough to follow it. And now I like it enough to hunt down fic...Heh. Though I love seeing the interaction of the whole team, I tend to primarily lean toward Tony-centric fic. Mostly Gibbs&Tony father/son and romantic Tony/Ziva. Oddly the two types of fic seem to be mutually exclusive in that you won't find those two themes in one fic. And miscellanous other character-based fics. {My interest in Tony & Ziva getting romantically involved stays limited to the well-written fanfic realm. I have no trust in tv writers actually pairing up anyone in a healthy fashion, especially not these two damaged characters who will probably end up going the Buffy/Spike or Trip/T'Pol route and hurt each other even more. If the NCIS writers could actually create a healthy romantic and properly paced relationship between these two, I will be shocked and amazed.}
Sites: ncis_newsletter ~ ncis_themes ~ ncisfanfic ~ MTAC ~ NCIS FF Archive
Butterfly Effect by jumpfall -- An unsanctioned 'team building trust exercise' in three parts. Found at author's livejournal.
Collision Course by jumpfall -- Now that they have collided-- spectacularly, indeed -- the edges between them have softened and the ones dividing the single entity of 'team' from the world have sharpened. In the face of a high-stakes hostage-taking where half the lives of the team are at stake: unlikely heroes will emerge, unexpected deals will be made, and the team will be pushed to their limits once more. Great, great team-fic - thus far, the best one I've read. Found at author's livejournal.
Fridays by super em -- A forensics convention and a night out gone terribly wrong lead to a chance meeting between Tony, Abby and Gibbs in Baltimore. Set pre-season one. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Hide and Seek by OughtaKnowBetter -- A body in the woods. Who done it? The unfaithful wife? A disgruntled soldier? Or a grizzly bear with an attitude? Gibbs and team run into more than they bargained for. Good case fic. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Regency by Trinity Destler -- WIP. It wasn't at all like they expected. Post-Hiatus (season three finale). Really good start. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Wrong Road by OughtaKnowBetter -- The team tracks down the killer of a young seaman, but the pieces don't add up. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Angels and Heroes and Legends and Myths by Kikkimax -- Things go bad after Tony receives the yearly reminder of a case from his past that refuses to let him go. Found at author's site.
Bad Moon Rising by ncismom -- WIP. A dead naval officer leads to an unexpected reunion with a missing agent; but after a year of living on the streets, will things ever be the same for Tony DiNozzo? Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section, at MTAC, or at author's livejournal.
Conference Call by Moonbeam -- Crossover with Stargate SG1 (season 9). He hated these video-conference meetings with the upper echelon brass, they always made him feel like he was on trial or something. A short scene but oh-so-delightful. Found at author's livejournal.
A Cry for Help by ncismom -- WIP. Tony has to get away from the demons that are haunting him and he turns to an unexpected source for help. Oh, wow! A delightfully long, angsty tale. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section, at MTAC, or at author's livejournal.
Drowning in Duplicity by AlkalineTeegan -- WIP; set during season four. It's funny, it's sad, it's all over the place. It's like he's two different people. And sometimes, he is. Fascinating start. I always enjoy a fic that delves into Tony's double life of season four and the complications that series never showed up. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Home Truths by PrincessFi -- Tony interviews a very special witness. Nice Tony-centric two-shot. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Instincts by Sweet Anonymity -- Tony's facing something he can't handle alone. It's a good thing he's got Ducky, McGee, Ziva, Abby, and Gibbs behind him--even if they're still struggling to figure this thing out too. Crossover with The Sentinel. I've seen crossovers with TS every now and again, but they're always slash, so I was happy to see a gen one. See also one-shot Guidelines. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
It's Not My Time by racefh853629 -- Tony gets kidnapped from a crime scene, and while the team fights to find him, they wonder just what condition he'll be in if and when they get him back. Good, long, angsty fic. See also the sequels, It's Not Over and It's Not Me. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Lateral Move by Ghosthands -- WIP; AU. Agent DiNozzo is having a rough time with Gibbs' return. Will he stay or will he move on? Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
The Long Road Home by ncismom -- WIP. Gibbs' latest obsession results in a tragic incident that will change Tony's life forever. Ooh, yummy Tony-angst. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Saved by nicksfriend -- WIP. Long post-Requiem (episode 5.07) story with a Tony-centric focus. Started out fairly well but has become a bit ... unfocused IMO in the later chapters. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Ten Nonlinear Moves by Sequitur -- One-shot set between seasons three and four. Tony doesn't become team leader overnight. First, they have all have to watch movies, develop new neuroses, and make flowcharts. One of my favorite fics to re-re-read. A little bit quirky. Good charater stuff. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
- Ten Incomplete Regressions by Sequitur -- Sequel to Ten Nonlinear Moves. Set during season four. Oh, oh, oh....wow. Found at author's livejournal.
Transitional States by Rigil Kent -- Long, long tale that goes AU in season four. Two complete parts with third just starting. Really excellent and complex and definitely not to be missed. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
- Part 1: Things Fall Apart -- Feeling disrespected and rejected by his teammates in the wake of Gibbs' return from Mexico, Tony DiNozzo accepts the Rota assignment. And nothing is the same. Alternate season 4. (chapters 1-50)
- Part 2: The Widening Gyre -- Months after he "resigned" from NCIS to go undercover, Tony DiNozzo's covert operation is nearing a climax ... but he can't do it alone. Alternate season 5. (chapters 51-90)
- Part 3: Slouches Towards Bethlehem -- WIP. Eighteen months after the end of the undercover operation that blew up in their face, life has settled into a routine for Tony and Ziva ... but things are about to change dramatically. Alternate season 6-7. (starting at chapter 91; currently on hiatus)
Two Weeks Notice by maleshka -- WIP. Tony has finally reached boiling point and hands in his resignation. Gibbs has two weeks to change his mind. Excellent competent Tony-in-charge *and* the team notices fic. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
The Unexpected Confidant by Lyn1410G -- After Gibbs' abrupt retirement and move to Mexico, Tony was faced with many challenges. Some of those challenges were closer to home than he had expected. Support came from an unexpected source and sparked an unlikely friendship. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Chance Encounter by TaylorGibbs -- WIP. AU. On a snowy night in New York City, Gibbs meets a teenaged Tony DiNozzo and decides he wants to help the boy. Intriguing beginning. I hadn't really found an AU NCIS fic that I liked yet, but this has some great potential. The parts just aren't coming fast enough...one a month is torture...argh... Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Rapids by may2002 -- The FBI need some help, so Gibbs and Dinozzo go undercover. But some people doubt they can pull it off. Why? What's the assignment? Very nicely written tale with some lovely father/son moments between Gibbs and Tony. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
- Triad of Torment by may2002 -- WIP. Sequel to Rapids. They didn't get everyone the first time around, now's their chance to close a case, once and for all. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
The Sweater by Richefic -- Just why did Jackson Gibbs give Tony that nice sweater in Heartland (ep 6.04)? Good hurt/comfort scenes between Gibbs and Tony. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Trials and Tribulations universe by Richefic
- Safe Harbor by Richefic -- Gibbs wasn't known for his patience with new recruits. But then he had never recruited anyone in the same circumstances as DiNozzo. Even so, the transfer from Baltimore PD to Washington NCIS doesn't exactly run smoothly. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
- Trial and Tribulations by Richefic -- When a difficult case strains relations between Gibbs and DiNozzo to the limit, neither man has any idea that their problems were only just beginning. Very nicely written, medium-length fic. I plan to read more by this author. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Two Agents Afloat by Laine3112 -- A disastrous undercover mission and a lucrative job offer have Tony contemplating leaving NCIS. Gibbs takes him away from DC on his yacht to help him make his decision. Pursued by a vengeful crime boss and stranded at sea, will they be found in time? Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Verdict's Aftermath by The Diamond Sorceress -- Tag for Judgment Day (season five finale). After the goodbyes in the office Gibbs goes to Tony's apartment to talk to him. Very nicely written Tony&Gibbs conversation. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Watching Your Six by Richefic -- When an unexpected death means Tony has to face his estranged father, Gibbs is determined that he won't have to fight this battle alone. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Absolution by Kerrison -- Post-ep for Aliyah (season six finale). Ziva's all alone and at the mercy of her captors... until fate lets her make the call to the only people she can trust. Thus far, my favorite post-Aliyah fic. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section or via ncisfanfic.
Blocked Trust Leads to Blighted Dreams by tosca1390 -- Post-Aliyah fic. Found at author's livejournal.
- Held Hostage in My Head by tosca1390 -- Sequel to Blocked Trust Leads to Blighted Dreams. A part of her wanted him to stay, to order a pizza and put in a weird American movie she would not understand - but that part wasn’t strong enough to override her fears of being hurt, the broken pieces she was still trying to piece together. Found at author's livejournal.
- Ghosts in the Floorboards by tosca1390 -- Sequel to Held Hostage in My Head. Something didn’t seem right, though she could not place it. It was the same sort of feeling she had in her chest when she looked at Tony now, like she was missing an important piece of a puzzle she should have solved already. Found at author's livejournal.
Damage by ygrawn -- Tony expected Ziva to understand his undercover mission with Jeanne better than anyone else. Found at author's livejournal.
Dry Spell by Kerrison -- Spoilers for Knockout (ep 6.18). Tony finally pulls his head out of you-know-where. Lovely writing. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Keeping Faith by Sashile -- Episode addition to Faith (ep 7.10). Both Tony and Ziva realize something on Christmas Eve. A very nice, stuble Tony/Ziva moment...probably too subtle for the show writers to actually write. ~sigh~ Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
The Last Unspoken Summer by wildpeace -- What happens during the summer between Hiatus (season three finale) and Shalom (season four premiere). See also the sequels The Short Walk to the Long Goodbye and Snakes in the Grass. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Lost and Found by tigerlily0484 -- WIP. Post-Aliyah (season six finale); crossover with BtVS (post-series). An unconventional team stumbles across something that NCIS has lost in Africa, and life gets complicated. We all know how well Buffy deals with authority figures, and how Gibbs feels about loose ends. Very enjoyable, especially the last several available parts. Am looking forward to more. Found at NCIS crossovers livejournal.
Picking up the Pieces and Filling in the Gaps by ChelseaDaggerCinderella -- WIP. Tony and Ziva start up a romantic relationship after Hiatus (season three finale). But then Tony begins to work with the Director, Ziva gets framed, Gibbs returns, and all of a sudden season four is not what it used to be. Excellent! I'm waiting somewhat impatiently for this to continue. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
reap the whirlwind by dress-without-sleeves -- //"You cannot be real," he murmurs, awed, as he looks up at her. They are wrapped in her sheets and she is wearing nothing but a tank top. And Ziva murmurs, "Perhaps I'm not.// Ziva David, Tony DiNozzo, and the long road between them. This and the sequel are just gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
- if so be it, yield by dress-without-sleeves -- Companion to Reap the Whirlwind. Tony's POV. The summer that Gibbs was retired. // Right in that moment, he wants to say I love you but what he does instead is flick a piece of popcorn at her and choke out, "There's no wrong answer, sweet cheeks." Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Refuge by Ygrawn -- Post-Aliyah (season six finale). There is light, and then there is Trent Kort and that is how Ziva knows Gibbs has come for her. Then there is pain. Found at author's livejournal.
The Same Mistake by StrawberriL2393 -- Tony goes to Ziva seeking comfort after he burns Jeanne's letter. Hidden motives and suppressed feelings are revealed when the conversation goes down a path Ziva never expected. Ooh...wow. I could see this happening...well, before the current status of events as of late season five/early season six of the series, that is. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Save Us by angel-death-dealer -- She's been gone for fourteen months. Kept prisoner by people who should have loved her. But now she's back, and she needs protection, and she's not alone. See also sequel-in-progress, Run. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Silence by Embolalia -- She told him once she was a screamer, and he learned it for himself one night long ago. But that was before everything changed. Tony and Ziva resolve the tension between them since her return. Set during season seven. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Smoke In the Wind by tigerlily25 -- Post-Aliyah (season six finale). He sees her each night in his dreams, and she's never the same. Ooh, wow. Excellent writing in this one. See also sequel-in-progress, Per Aspera ad Astra. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Tether by brightblue -- "She believes she is keeping him bound together by sheer force of will; if she drops her guard for even a second, he will break." Missing for scene for Judgment Day (season five finale). Excellent character piece for Tony and Ziva. Lovely use of words and imagery. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
- Tangled Up by brightblue -- Sequel to Tether. In the wake of Judgment Day, Tony and Ziva finally admit their feelings for one another. But as oceans, miles, and intelligence organizations come between them, will they ever find their way back together again? AU from Judgment Day. Ooh! Yummy! I really like this author's writing. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
This Ordinary Thing by brightblue -- Tony and Ziva finally cross the line -- it doesn't happen like Ziva thought it would. One-shot. *This* would be how I would want any Tony/Ziva romance on the series to be shown. Not that it would be. But it'd be nice if it could. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
United They Stand, Divided They Fall by Peachy-x- -- WIP. What happens when the one rule that is supposed to keep them together, is the rule that tears them apart? Lovely use of words and their definitions for each chapter. A different and interesting writing technique. Sadly, it appears that it's not going to be finished. :-( Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Don't Let Go by el spirito -- Tim and Tony find themselves in trouble after a chase goes wrong. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Means To An End by Laine3112 -- A covert and dangerous assignment tests the bond between Tony and McGee and forces Gibbs to face some unpleasant truths. Can he hold his team together or is it too late? Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Shattered Notions by DreamNZ -- Someone from Tim's past reminds Tony that preconceived notions are made to be broken. Nicely-written Tony & Tim friendship one-shot, from Tony's POV. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Training Ground by OzGeek -- Two chapters: first about Tony going out of control and hurting McGee, the second about the benefits of training. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Tim-centric
Ascent from Tartarus by EnthusiasticFish -- Entry for the NFA Furies Challenge. Set in season 2. Focuses on Kate, Paula Cassidy and Faith Coleman...with a generous dose of Tim, for good measure. Great Tim-centric tale. The only thing I thought was missing was the Gibbs' and Tony's reactions when they returned -- which another author is now following up on with Descent To Tartarus by EmeraldFire512. Both found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Cape Fear by Emerald1 -- Humans fear what they do not understand. A member of Team Gibbs faces that fear when he discovers the truth about himself. Angst and humor in equal parts in this study of what it means to be human, and what it means when others question your humanity. An interesting AU that was quite an intriguing read. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Echoes of Goodbye by Emerald1 -- When tragedy strikes and an agent is unable to turn to his team, he turns to the one other person he trusts to help him. Really excellent Tim-centric tale, though Tony is (at first) more clueless/not caring than I like. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
How You Gonna Keep 'em Down on the Farm? by EnthusiasticFish -- It takes place on a farm. Tim-centric h/c. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
IOU by Shellie Williams -- H/C one-shot fic centering on McGee. Nice Tony&Tim friendship h/c piece. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Lost in Translation by Emerald1 -- McGee is found alone and injured. Was it an attack against him, the team or the agency? Or was he just in the wrong place at the wrong time? The team struggles to cope with guilt, real and imagined, as they search for the truth. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Sticks and Stones by Eligent -- McGee comes to work with his arm in a sling and refuses to tell the others what happened. But the faiths of the universe conspire against him and soon he has no choice but to reveal his secrets. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Take Care by Usher -- In the middle of the rescue of a Naval Lieutenant and his daughter, McGee and the team find themselves in a situation none had anticipated. Found at the NCIS fanfiction.net section.
Gibbs-centric
Functional Mute by kaylashay -- Throughout his life, Leroy Jethro Gibbs let his actions speak louder than words. A five things fic. Found at author's livejournal.
Ziva-centric
Agent Afloat Atlantis by Mhalachai -- Post-Judgment Day (season five finale); crossover with Stargate: Atlantis. Ziva's new assignment certainly isn't what she expected. *Really* really good tale. I'd love to see a sequel. Found at author's website.
Scarecrow & Mrs. King
(last updated 11/11/09)This is the series that I truly consider the first series (that wasn't a cartoon) I really was a fan of and "shipped" characters for .... though it was before I even knew what a fan or fandom or a 'ship was. It was also the first thing I wrote fanfic for, again before I knew the term. It's also fic that will never see the light of the internet. ~grin~ Not very much exists online since the series was popular way before internet archives and such, though I do remember cruising through message boards that were SMK fan-based - my first exposure to any kind of fan group. Oh, and most excitig -- they are *finally* starting to release the series on dvd, or at least the first season. Hopefully more will be coming afterwards.
Sites: LJ scarecrow_king ~ fanfiction.net section
Closure by Ayiana -- Sometimes it takes two to heal. Episode tag for season four's Bad Timing. Found at author's livejournal.
Not Quite Perfect by Ayiana -- Set during the events of season four's Stemwinder (2). Lee and Amanda have been forced into hiding for a couple of days while they figure out how to catch Aleksei Makarov. How will the uninterrupted time alone affect their relationship? Found at author's livejournal.
The Thin Red Line by Vikki3 -- Lee and Amanda start to deal with the emotional ramifications of her injury. Set after season four's Mission of Gold. Found at the SMK fanfiction.net section.
The Sentinel
(last updated 1/31/06)Ahhh...Jim and Blair. My (original) primary fandom. The one that sucked me into the fanfic universe and got me writing. Lots of wonderful, wonderful stories here. I have so *many* favorites. The ones I list here are special for various reasons.
Favorite episodes (by season): (1) Siege, Vow of Silence; (2) Flight, Blind Man's Bluff, Dead Drop, Survival; (3) Warriors, Poachers; (4) The Real Deal.
The Accident by Shiloh -- Blair is injured in an automobile accident and Jim holds vigil by his bedside. This is one of the first smarmy (or warm fuzzy, if you prefer) fics that I read. I think it's still near the top of my favorite warm fuzzy moments. {fic no longer available}
Baptism By Fire by JET -- Blair survived the fountain, Alex is in custody, and Jim must deal with the fallout. Epilogue to Sentinel Too, part 2. A very lovely angsty/warm fuzzy fic where Jim starts the process of healing the gap between he and Blair. Found at Starfox's Mansion.
Beautiful by Carolyn Claire -- Is there a future for Jim and Carolyn? (Jim/Carolyn romance) The Jim/Carolyn friendship/romance is a favorite sub-genre of mine. Unforunately there are very few well-written stories of this type available. Most authors tend to make Carolyn the "bad guy." I don't see her as such and am always thrilled to find a story where she is written otherwise. *This* story is exactly as the title says: beautiful. A gorgeous work that struck an immediate chord with me. I loved it. Especially the last line. Aw! Found at Carolyn Claire's Sentinel Fanfiction.
Bugged by Besterette -- The Sentinel of the Great City versus a cricket. Great, great humor. Found at Besterette's Basement.
Closet Monsters by Iris Wilde -- Every monster has a mommy. Meet Ellen Lash, mother of Cascade's most infamous psychopath, who believes her son is alive and well -- within the body of one long-haired anthropologist. My favorite story by one of my favorite authors (who needs to write more ~grin~). This is one of those stories I go back quite often, if only to reread favorite scenes, like the hospital scene (aww!) or the humorous moments ("Rushmore" ~snerk~). Found at Iris Wilde's Page. (Actually, go read everything by Iris!)
Coming Up for Air series by Delilah -- An AU Blair tells of finding a Sentinel a little too late. Blair's an observer with the Cascade PD. Jim is … well … not the Jim you know. Excellently written in first-person POV. Found at Delilah's TS Gen Fic (at Brothers in Arms).
Companion to Our Demons by Holly Lyn -- An old enemy is on the loose and wrecking havoc. Set during first season. One of my early favorites written during the dawn of Sentinel fanficdom. :-) Found at Simply Sentinel.
Counting in Fives by Shelly -- Checking in on Blair's life every five years. A very sweet story with a sweet Blair. Definitely one I like to read again and again. The author admits to not having Naomi right, but I still love it. Found at Mackie's Idol Pursuits.
Cypher Missing Scene by Michalina -- One of the first missing scenes I read and for an episode I hadn't even seen yet. ~grin~ It'll always be one of my favorites. {fic no longer available}
Driver's Ed by Sis -- A Sentinel with one of Detroit's most powerful vehicles at the mercy of one of those annoying, unreasonable speed limits, and a nagging partner. Wonderful humorous look at Jim's driving record. ~snerk~ Found at Any Road.
Everywhere, Like Footprints by Shelly -- A missing scene from Sentinel Too, Part 1. Set before we knew whether there would be a part 2, this is a story where Blair is okay and in the hospital. However, the story is actually about Simon and his memories of Jim and Blair pre-Alex. A wonderful story. Found at Mackie's Idol Pursuits.
Families by Sheila Paulson -- A terrorist threatens an economic summit, while a wealthy woman offers Blair a proposition that may turn his life upside down and sever his ties with Jim. One of the first zines I purchased was this story and my favorite by this author. I was so happy to see it released to the 'net so I could recommend it here. A very great read. Found at Cascade Library.
Firing Range by Tate -- Jim finds Blair testing his ability to fire a gun at the firing range. This is the fic I used to truly suck Robyn into the fandom. ~grin~ She made me keep in my email inbox so she could read it every time my computer was on. I've pondered writing a scene like this, but I don't know if I could ever do the scene as well as this. Found at Mackie's Idol Pursuits.
Full Circle by TAE -- Science Fiction AU. Now that cloning is a reality, what's to stop the government from gene-splicing to create the perfect soldier? But, how do you find the gene that creates loyalty? My favorite by TAE. AU's are a particular favorite of mine (if you haven't noticed) and this one is especially well written with a more vulnerable Jim than we're used to. I would've liked to seen more stories in this particular universe... Found at TAE's Serendipity Station.
GDP series by Susan Foster -- AU. A huge *huge* favorite series of mine. The author has done things I wish I could and has created an entire universe that is very enthralling (at least to me). I eagerly await each new story and reread older stories quite often. **This is mostly for the main series; the more recent stories aren't as good (IMO) and the Dark Guide subseries is becoming something uncomfortably close to slash fic.** Found at Susan Foster's Sentinel Fan Fiction Site.
In the Beginning by CiceroCat -- AU. Yes, again with the alternate universe. ~grin~ CC is a new writer, and this is one of her first stories, and is labeled as the first in the 'Bright New Future series'. I certainly hope so, as I want to see more! Somewhat like the Susan Foster's GDP series, but not quite, it's a different look at the sentinel/guide relationship. What can I say? I'm an addict of these types of stories. One of these days, I may have to sit down and write my own version of this kind of vision. ~grin~ {fic no longer available}
In the Wrong Place by Paula -- Daryl Banks witnesses a murder and races to Blair for help. Both are threatened when the killers hunt them down to tie up loose ends. My favorite by Paula. It has the intrigue, the drama, the h/c, the warm fuzzies (including one of my very favorite comfort scenes in the fandom total!), the characterization, it's got it all. Found at Wolfpup's Den.
Inverse series by Brook Henson -- AU. It had been nearly three years since the funeral, but even faced with their staggering impossibility, Blair could never mistake those eyes... Yes, more AU. These stories paint an interesting (if way too scant!) picture, one I'm very intrigued by and hope that the author continues to explore. Vulnerable Jim...yes, a weakness of mine. Found at Brook's Nook.
Justifiable Means by Kim Heggen -- An unusual murder case brings up unpleasant memories from Blair's childhood, and he becomes instrumental in finding the killer. Her first story and still my favorite of hers. She handles first-person POV extremely well. Originally posted in parts, this story kept my attention from beginning to end. Found at Kim Heggen's Fiction Page.
Lost by Gabrielle Bessey -- Losing a loved one is hard on everyone. Warning: DEATH Story! Yes, a death story. Not something I typically go for in the slightest. But this one...this one was good, believe it or not. Found at author's page.
Mail Bonding by Shelly -- The boys communicate. The title is a pun, yes, but the story is not to be missed. Sweet and funny and touching. Found at Mackie's Idol Pursuits.
Mark of the Beast by Donna Gentry -- AU. What if Blair had found another Sentinel before he met Jim? Good AU's always get my attention and this one is no different. Excellent. I've love to see a sequel. Found at Ysone's Fanfiction and Stuff.
Moonglow Series by Ann Brown -- A wonderfully, beautifully, touchingly written series of stories, heavy on character and definitely heavy on smarm/warm fuzzies. A gorgeous interpretation of the friendship and brotherhood between Jim and Blair. One of my most favorite series and truly "pinnacle" writing. Sadly, the author's page went down and she elected to leave it down, thus removing the possibilty for others to read and experience these stories, or at the very least let those who *had* read them save them for future reading. A great loss. I keep hoping that someday she will change her mind, if only for a little while. {fic no longer available}
The Purloined Pair of Underwear by Robyn -- The black silk boxers are missing, and Jim thinks he knows whodunit. Or does he? A hugely hysterical take (actually several!) on Jim hunting down a special piece of clothing, with guest appearances by Robyn's created characters, Mrs. MacKenzie and Mrs. Danbush. Not to be missed.
Remember This by Shiloh -- Epilogue to Sentinel Too, Part 1. Months have passed since Blair's drowning, and he and Jim are closer than ever. But even that new closeness can't prevent the nightmares that still come to Blair. Jim, helpless to stop the nightmares, strives to give Blair something positive and comforting to use as a defense against the tormenting dreams. A very, very sweet story about friendship that makes my chest clench up every time. {fic no longer available}
Restored by XmagicalX -- Nothing can separate a Sentinel and Guide forever, neither force, nor time, nor fear. Two sides of a soul will always find their way to reunion. Xmag is the Queen of Angst. ~grin~ This story and its sequel, 'Protected', are wonderful, wonderful, wonderful tales of a reunion after a separation of seven years. Found at XmagicalX's Fan Page.
Roachia series by Cindy Combs -- AU. During a losing war on an alien planet, an untrained sentinel hopes that an injured young man will help unlock his talents to save their colony. And another AU, one that is very involving and brings in characters not only from TS, but from several other shows as well, creating a tale well worth reading. Found at Wolfpup's Den.
The Sentinel: Men in Green Tights by Robyn -- Christmas humor piece: the gang gets an unusual assignment. Since good, rolling-on-the-floor-laughing TS stories are hard to come by (in my estimation) this story is a treasure. And a hoot. Put away all comestibles and prepare to fall off your chair.
Sparrowhawk Sandburg series by Besterette -- While I typically don't read stories with OC's, this series is an exception. Sparrowhawk (aka Beau) is Blair's sister and a permanent romantic interest for Jim -- both earmarks of being a MarySue, but for me, she doesn't seem that way. I like her humor and she's a good foil for Jim. Very entertaining. Found at Besterette's Basement.
Three to Tango by Robyn -- Megan needs to learn a new dance and Jim finds himself obliging with a live demonstration -- in the bullpen. Another humor tale that has me giggling every time I read it.
Time Gate Series by Fidus Amicus -- AU. In a future world where guides are owned by sentinels, the small but fierce Freedom group is fighting the Confederate for equality. Their plan is to send a sentinel and guide team back in time to change the outcome of the war. I'm a huge fan of AUs and although I haven't read much of any TS fic lately, the description of this new series intrigued me enough that I read the first installment. Very good and except for one minor negative (on account of my own personal preferences), I very much enjoyed it. Found at Wolfpup's Den.
Simon & Simon
(last updated 8/31/09)This series was probably my first real exposure to the buddy-buddy drama, although I didn't know what it was called way back then. I just knew it was a series my mom (who loves mystery series) watched and found that I liked it as well. It wasn't until I was older and started seeing it more on syndicated reruns that I really started to enjoy the interaction between Rick and AJ and their disparate but complementary personalities. Most fic is still in zine form, though there are a few sites with older zine-fic now available online.
Kenda Buxton has written a LOT of S&S fic and has all of them available at her Fanfic Library. Here are a few of my favorites:
- A Better Way -- Based on comments Rick made to A.J. in the aired episode, The Dark Side Of The Street. Rick's memories of how punishment was administered in the Simon household differ greatly from the memories of his younger brother.
- In The Line Of Duty -- Rick's dog Marlowe, doesn't appear after the sixth season of Simon and Simon, yet no explanation is given for Marlowe's absence during the last two seasons of the show. This story tells us what happened to Marlowe when he put his life on the line for A.J.
- Like Father, Like Son -- A.J. grows a moustache while away on vacation, never imagining the reaction he'd receive to this seemingly innocent event.
- Revisit The Past -- Based on Brenda A.'s fan fiction story, A Journey Into The Past (an excellent story which is sadly not available online). Ten-year-old A.J. is with his father the night Jack dies. There are so many things A.J. must come to terms with in the months following his father's death, and there are times when even Rick's presence is of no comfort to the young boy who blames himself for his father's passing.
- School Days -- Rick and A.J. are hired by a former neighbor of A.J.'s, who is also a school principal, to be substitute teachers. Rick has his hands full with a classroom of first graders, while A.J. finds himself teaching sex education to sixth graders. Then the brothers' teaching experience gets more interesting, and dangerous, when a gunman takes over the school.
- A Time To Grieve -- A missing scene from the reunion movie, Simon and Simon: In Trouble Again. What happened after the Simon brothers thought their mother had been killed?
Guilt by Dissimulation by JJJunky -- A plane's hijacking causes a rift between the brothers. Can it be fixed before tragedy strikes? Found at author's fanfiction page.
I Held Thee Softly by Zenia -- A nightmare comes back into the Simon family's life. Warning for sensitive subject matter. {Note: This was on Geocities, so the site is gone. The story is still findable via the WayBackMachine.}
Poison by Lacey McBain -- After an argument with his brother, Rick is faced with the possibility of never being able to apologize. Found at author's fanfiction page.
Savage Circle by Mackie -- A great, nicely long h/c tale, originally published in a zine. Found at Mackie's Idol Pursuits under her name under the 'multi-fandom authors' category.
Zorro (Family Channel version)
(last updated 1/28/08)Ah...more heroes... :-) I loved this early 90s series starring a very dashing Duncan Regehr. Swordfighting, romance (with Victoria), buddy stuff (with Felipe), humor, adventure, all the good stuff rolled up together. I've been wanting to get this series on tape for quite some time and finally managed to purchase a set from ebay and am enjoying rewatching episodes I've seen and discovering those I missed the first time around. And, of course, I've been hunting down fanfic. I have a few digest-sized zines for this series that I bought years ago, but other than that I really hadn't looked for fic until recently. Sadly there's not much out there. Maybe I should write some of my own.
Favorite episodes (by season): (1) The Legend Begins, Honor Thy Father; (2) Master & Pupil, Broken Heart Broken Mask, It's a Wonderful Zorro, The Devil's Fortress; (3) A New Lease on Love, Wicked Wicked Zorro, One Special Night; (4) An Affair to Remember, The Conspiracy of Blood.
Sites: The Fox's Den ~ De la Vega Library ~ Zorro fanfiction.net section
Authors: leiasky ~ Linda Binder ~ PamPam has a lovely series of eleven stories that picks up where the series left off and continues forward with the characters' lives, giving them the resolutions they deserved. Her site is here. Favorites: Time Heals All Wounds, The Birds and the Bees, and The Legend Unmasked.
All the King's Horses by Probeda -- The alcalde remains silent as a tide of lawlessness threatens Los Angeles. Zorro rides to meet it, but will the cost be higher than Diego can pay? Excellent fic. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section.
Amor Fati by Robin/Icyfire -- AU. What if Diego had been the child taken by Ynez Resendo? Would Gilberto be the Zorro that Diego had been? Would Diego be the Emissary that Gilberto was? And what about Victoria? How would she feel? My love of AUs even shows up here. Very intriguing. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section or at the De la Vega Library.
Angustia Del Amante by Robin/Icyfire -- Victoria has announced that she no longer loves Zorro. Diego is heartbroken, but is all as it seems? Lovely long story. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section or at the De la Vega Library.
Becoming Friends by Robin/Icyfire -- Set after the series finale, every person in Los Angeles has one question on his or her mind. What is the alcalde up to this time? Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section.or at the De la Vega Library.
Born of the Heart by Wendy -- An evil from the past returns to take its toll on the de la Vega family. Nice little h/c buddy fic between Diego/Zorro and Felipe. Found at the Felipe Fanfiction Page.
Broken Mask by Tammy -- Victoria notices a birthmark on an injured Zorro's leg similar to the one of a dear family friend. An "identity revealed" fic. Found at The Fox's Den.
Courtship by Linda Vogt Binder -- Victoria is forced to marry Diego when Alcalde DeSoto attempts to seize control of the tavern. What will happen to Diego, and Victoria without Zorro? Originally a fanzine story in Zorro: The Legend Continues II. Wonderful romantic story using the "marriage for safety" theme that's very well-written. Great author with lots and lots of lovely fic to read. Found at her site.
A Father's Love by smithcrafter -- When Alejandro, Victoria, and Diego are held prisoner and Diego is badly injured, Alejandro finds himself reflecting on his relationship with his son, and realizing some surprising things about Diego. Angsty, tragic, and very good. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section.
The Festival, the Saint, and the Gift by Tammy -- A Valentines Day celebration turns Victoria's eyes toward Diego. The gift Zorro gives her is taken by the alcalde and the man becomes determined to track down the originator of such an original piece of jewelry. My favorite by this author. Found at the De la Vega Library.
Fox Tales series by Ruth -- Lovely little series of 19 short "half-hour" stories that take place after the end of the series to wrap up loose ends. Written in a style that is similiar to the series itself. Found at her site.
In the Event of My Death by KarenZ -- Diego is believed to be dead. Felipe delivers letters to his father and Victoria explaining everything. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section.
In the Line of Fire by leiasky -- Diego takes a shot meant for Victoria and she must come to grips with a startling revelation. Post-The Conspiracy of Blood. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section or at her Zorro site.
The Mark of the Sire by Susan O'Brien -- Very well-written tale focusing on Toronado. Found at The Fox's Den or at leiasky's other authors page.
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword by Tammy -- A Book arrives in the pueblo with more information about Zorro then anyone had realized, causing a new plan to form in the alcalde's twisted mind and a new way to capture Zorro. Found at The Fox's Den.
A Rock and a Hard Place by leiasky -- Growing weary of his son's unmarried state, Alejandro throws a dinner party that has unexpected consequences. Post-The Conspiracy of Blood. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section or at her Zorro site.
Set on a Course by Ruth -- A novellette that tells of Zorro's second adventure in Los Angeles and the beginning of his romance with Victoria. Nicely written. Found at her site.
Shattered Dreams by leiasky -- Zorro takes Victoria for a midnight ride and secrets are revealed when her blood is spilled. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section or at her Zorro site.
Surrender to Love by Amy Ponders -- Very good tale with a well-written and sensitive take on a reason for Diego and Victoria to get married. Found at Amy's LiveJournal site.
Waiting for You by leiasky -- Diego reveals his secret in an unexpected manner and the shock of the revelation causes an unexpected turn of events. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section or at her Zorro site.
A Wounded Fox by icyfire -- Diego is dragging around the pueblo like a dead man, and Zorro is acting like he wants to become one. Will Alejandro, Victoria, and Felipe be able to help? Great little tale with angst and healing. And near the end, it has one of my very favorite Zorro & Alejandro moments in all the fic I've read. Found at the Zorro fanfiction.net section.or at the De la Vega Library.