03/03/11

Hi everyone,

I sincerely apologize for not updating in (literally) years. I don't say this as an excuse, but work and school have kept me very busy. Whatever It Takes is a story I've become attached to and still love after all these years. I intend on finishing it, but please understand that updates will be rare and may not be up to par with the chapters already posted. I really do appreciate your support and encouragement.

Thanks and all the best,

M. Hikari

Basics

I usually suck at this profile things, mostly because I don't know what to talk about when it comes to myself. But I'll give it a shot, for those who are actually interested lol.

I highly enjoy reading fanfics, though incorrect grammar and cliché situations really turn me off. I mostly read one-shots because they're easier to read. When I read longer stories and actually like them, it's hard for me to stop and that's not exactly good when I have a pile of homework waiting for me. At often times I slip and read ongoing stories, then I smack myself once I read the last updated chapter. Oh well, it's all good, it's worth it either way :P

Writing

If memory serves me right, I started writing back in 2003, a feeble attempt with writing my own story because we had to do it for school. I simply enjoyed it, not caring if I was doing it right or not. It was fun after all ;P After that I stuck to poems for a year and entirely dropped writing the year after. Then I fell in love with Gundam Seed and the need to write was just inevitable. I do hope I'm improving, the more chapters/one-shots I post :)

Genre

So far (and I doubt it would change anytime soon), I've only been writing romance-based fics. Why? Because admittedly, I'm a sap :P If you're not one for fluff and those things, I'm sorry, my fics may not be to your liking. I'm always concerned that they'd be too much sometimes, crossing the border towards 'cheesy' and 'lame', but I hope against it. I do try - since I myself can't stand those things, so I hope I'm not doing such a bad job at avoiding them. Just the same, I'm glad to see some people love what I do, and for those that don't, no hard feelings :) I can understand. But the fact remains, I write romance because I can't help it, it makes me happy.

If you've read Whatever It Takes, you'll notice I've taken a stab at fantasy. As an avid fan of fantasy fiction, I wanted to try and take a shot at it. My style is very rough around the edges, but I do plan on learning and improving writing in this genre.

The Ships

Gundam Seed
Athrun x Cagalli - I fully support these two. All the way. Though I think I've read too many fics of them already . . . still love them though :) but yeah, I'll just stick to writing about them for now.
Kira x Lacus - I think they're cute, but they lack a bit of fire in their relationship. I still like them, though :)
Kira x Cagalli - Is just plain wrong. AU or not, they will always be siblings to me.

Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Rokudo x Chrome - I. Want. Them. Together.

Harry Potter
Lily x James - Are a lovely pair. Fun to read and write about :) though right now I just prefer reading about them - not sure why.
Draco x Hermione - I hated the idea of this pairing in the beginning . . . but when I actually read a very well-written fic about them, I had a complete one-eighty. Let's just say I've always been drawn to forbidden loves, that and the characters themselves are really fun to write about. You could say the fire doesn't die out with D/Hr fics :) their personalities are too . . . defiant, you could say, to mellow down. And I love just that :)
Ron x Hermione - Adorable :) I was very happy with how their relationship turned out in the series. I like reading about them but I sometimes find their situations too repetitive for my taste. Still, a nice couple either way.
Harry x Ginny - Though they're canon, I . . . still need to get used to this ship.
Draco x Ginny - Is just unimaginable, sorry.

The Host

Wanda x Ian - I love these two. Perfect, I say :)
Jared x Melanie - Need more spotlight!
Sunny x Kyle - I'm still trying to get used to this. I'm not used to Kyle having such a gentle side but I think it could work!

Blood and Chocolate
Gabriel x Vivian - Is love. I adore their relationship - Vivian being stubborn while Gabriel enjoys himself teasing her about it :) it's fun to read.
Aiden x Vivian - No. Aiden is a coward. End of discussion.

Coming Soon (hopefully)
These ideas are mine, please respect them! I'll be very upset if I find out they've been stolen. If any spikes your interest, please tell me first - I won't bite! I'd prefer being noted than end up finding any of them used by someone else. Thanks!

Loveseat - Harry Potter - ( Lily x James ) - One-shot
Their meeting place, their sanctuary, their comfort.

Breathe - Harry Potter - ( Draco x Hermione ) - One-shot
Possible sequel to Asphyxiated

Back to Me - The Host - ( Jared x Melanie ) - One-shot
When Jared finally gets Melanie back.

I Too, Love You - The Host - ( Wanda x Ian ) - One-shot
Wanda had always known how much Ian cared for her . . . it was about time she showed him how much she loved him too. (Because I think he deserves it :P)

Wanted: 1 Perfect Boyfriend - Flame of Recca - ( Raiha x Fuuko )
Kirisawa Fuuko is going to be married off to a complete stranger if she doesn't find a boyfriend within a year. Desperate to defy the arranged marriage, Fuuko finds a tutor to teach her how to get a man. Question is, would a year be enough?

Just When - Blood and Chocolate - ( Gabriel x Vivian ) - One-shot
Just when she finally accepted their relationship. Just when she was getting used to her new duty to the pack. Just when she finally admits to herself that when it truly came down to it, she really did love him. Just when everything seemed to be falling into place, he comes home bloody and injured from a hunt.

Posted Stories
Asphyxiated - Harry Potter - Complete
Far Away - Gundam Seed - Complete
Lovesick - Harry Potter - Status: Complete
The Love To Hate You - Flame of Recca - In-Progress
The Reason - Harry Potter - Complete
Under The Stars - Gundam Seed - Complete
Whatever It Takes - Gundam Seed - In-Progress

Discontinued
Twists of Destiny - Gundam Seed
All About High School - Gundam Seed