Real name - Not gonna tell except that I am female! And I apologize to all about the change to my pen name but Snape had to go. I couldn't stand it anymore. My Harry Potter days are long past. I got rid of everything I owned except the video games. I rarely get rid of a video game even if I hate it. Personally, I think the Percy Jackson & the Olympian series was way better. Of course I could be biased. I do have a love of Greek mythology.

Age - I just turned 28. I am working part-time while I wait for admission to a school that specializes in the field that I wish to study. I finally figured out what I want to do w/h my life. I want to create video games. Now I just need the money. *sighs*

Shows, Animes or Mangas I love - Beyblade, Gravitation, Inuyasha, Cowboy Bebop, Ranma 1/2, Trigun, Rurouni Kenshin, FAKE, Teen Titans, Escaflowne, Pokemon, FullMetal Alchemist, Fruits Basket, Naruto, Bleach, Gundam Wing, Samurai 7, Battle Royale, Death Note, Prince of Tennis, Return to Labyrinth, Sailor Moon & Yu-Gi-Oh! Oh yes! I absolutely adore my Legend of Zelda/Super Smash Bros. Melee doujinshis that I bought from Japan! Now I just need to learn enough Japanese to actually read them! And yes I am learning the language. I have the Kana memorized but I am having trouble with the grammar.

Pairings that I prefer: (Favorites are underlined.)

The Legend of Zelda - Sheik/Link, Link/Zelda, Dark Link/Link (Note - I like Sheik as his own separate person & not just as Zelda in disguise. I've played OoT a # of times so I know the truth.) Link/Saria if it is wrote well & you can make Saria age in a believable manner & the new pairing of Link/Midna from TP. I am female & I thought Midna was hot in her true form. I did a Link when I saw her for the 1st time.

Super Smash Bros. - Link/Zelda, Marth/Link, Roy/Link, Link/Samus, Marth/Samus, Ike/Link, Ike/Marth (My favorite is Ike/Link but there are so few fics w/h them as a couple. At least I gave my contribution.)

Beyblade - Tala/Kai, Bryan/Rei, Max/Tyson, Rei/Mystel, Kai/Brooklyn, Kai/Rei, Garland/Brooklyn, Brooklyn/Julia, Garland/Julia, Brooklyn/Mystel, Tala/Brooklyn, Garland/Tala, Garland/Bryan & my favorite couple of all Hiroshi/Brooklyn. Yes, I am a Yaoi fangirl. It is much more interesting to write & hot to read! I don't like most of the BB girls except for Julia, Mathilda & Emily. I can't stand Hillary, Ming Ming & Mariah.

Gravitation - I absolutely adore Ryuichi Sakuma. He is my absolute favorite character in the series even though it revolves around Yuki & Shuichi. One of my most valuable possessions is a plushie I imported from Japan of him. I LOVE RYUICHI!

Tales of Symphonia - Now I just completed this game six months ago. It had been setting on my shelf since I bought it when it was originally released in 2004. Yes, I know I procastinate on certain things & it took me six years to play the game. I regretted it after I fell in love with most of the characters especially Kratos. My favorite pairings are not canon. I love Lloyd/Zelos & Yuan/Kratos along with one hetero pairing which consists of Lloyd/Sheena.

Loves - Yaoi (pretty guys kissing is oh so hot!), writing & reading fanfiction, sleeping, drawing, playing video games on my Wii, Nes, SNes, GC, N64, PS1, PS2, DS, GBA, Sega Genesis & Dreamcast, listening to music of which I like alternative from the 90's, rock, classic rock & classical. Yes, I know that my taste is a little weird when it comes to music. I am currently listening to my playlist which contains Within Temptation, ABBA, Roxette, Skillet, Disturbed & the soundtrack from Chrono Cross. I like to watch cartoons on the weekends & anime at night. I rarely watch anything else except for the news. I read a lot more than I watch television & I rarely go to the movies or watch DVDs unless they are a series that I am interested in.

Favorite Games - Okay guys, I absolutely ADORE video games. Superman has kryptonite as his weakness; mine is video games. My favorite game of all time is now tied between The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time & Tales of Symphonia. The rest come in a tie for second - Chrono Cross, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Resident Evil 4 (Leon is so HOT!), Skies of Arcadia Legends, the Metroid Prime series, Super Smash Bros. Melee, The Legend of Zelda - Majora's Mask, Chrono Trigger, Eternal Darkness, Fire Emblem - Path of Radiance, The World Ends With You, any Harvest Moon, Rune Factory - Frontier, Rune Factory 3, Tales of the Abyss & any game that deals w/h Pokemon. I love those pocket monsters & I never tire of them. So if I don't update often, you can blame Nintendo for releasing another game that takes time away from my writing. By Kami, I LOVED TP since Link was so freakin' ADORABLE!!

Currently Playing - Super Paper Mario on the Wii, Tales of Symphonia on the GC, I'm trying to earn all the titles & my time on the DS is divided between Rune Factory 3 & Pokemon Black. Yes, I am planning on buying a 3DS as soon as Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time. I know I will have the game but the system may have to wait. *sobs* I also look forward to the 3DS version of Tales of the Abyss. I loved the game but I couldn't stand the load times on the PS2.

Dislikes - School, my job, driving & prejudice people. If you don't like what I write, then don't read it or give a harsh review or flame. It's that simple really!

As of May 14, 2011

Happy Almost Summer!

Wow! It's been a while hasn't it? Sorry, I've been busy mainly w/h work & in my spare time video games. I have also been looking for a job since I am about to lose the one that I have now.

Partly blame Nintendo & GameFly everyone. I just discovered the joys of renting games that I do not own yet.

I'm still playing my Wii that I received as a gift in 2007. Super Smash Bros Brawl exceeded my expections. I do have some complaints about the game & all the clones but I loved Link's new look & the addition of Ike from Fire Emblem. I now have a new favorite pairing & I've gotten some great photos of the pair on my SD card. I usually play as Link w/h Ike, Marth & Ganondorf or Snake as my opponents. I just love taking pictures during matches. I've gotten some great shots & I still play it a lot. I think I've logged in over 500 hours on that one game alone.

I am eagerly awaiting the release of The Legend of Zelda - Skyward Sword and the new Nintendo console. I so hope that it is better than both the 360 & the PS3. Maybe by the time it is released, I will have the money saved up for it and will be able to buy it on the first day. I have never received a console on its release.

Also sorry that I haven't reviewed. I've read some great stories lately but I've been too lazy to review. I'll try to change that, I hope.

Any plans for future fics? A definite yes if I can make up my mind on what I want to write but currently I am working on an original story that is of my own creation. This story has been bouncing around in my head for the last decade & I would like to finish it. It won't be published however since I want only one copy made for myself. I do not want to write for a living. It's fun as a hobby but I couldn't tolerate it as a career. I don't have the patience for it.

Currently In Progress

Chibi Chaos! - Working on Chapter 26 finally! I lost my love for the series for a while but recently went through some old stories & it renewed my love for the characters.

Forbidden Fruit - Chapter 19 is finished. I just need my beta to look over it before I post it.

Need for Speed - A Zelda fic that deals w/h fast cars, street racing & the usual Zelda storyline of the Triforce & the 3 that wield it. Personally, I like this story but it is on hiatus. I had considered rewriting it since I have some better ideas now than when I started but I will probably leave it be. I am working on the next chapter.

Future Fics

I have several in progress; A multi-chapter SSBB, a Castlevania X-Over, a Tales of Symphonia multi-chapter fic & a Naruto X-Over that will not leave me alone. I will not describe any of them since they are quite unique. I haven't seen any fics that are similar to them on the site. Unfortunately, they will not be posted until they are finished. I will never leave anyone hanging again.

I also have several Brawl one-shots that I am working on w/h multiple pairings. As soon as I finish them, they will be posted. I just need to play a certain game to refresh my memory of an event so they can be finished.

Well, this is me. If you have any ideas or have a question, e-mail or PM me. I love to hear from others.

Love ya all & keep Reading!!

Astera Aran