Penname: Lyssa [Contact] Real name: Lyssa
Member Since: 03/16/2013
Membership status: Member
Bio:
I must have been about eight or nine when my love of Japanese anime started. I lived in a small town, no more than a thousand people. The road in consisted of fifty kilometres of gravel in the dry season and the same of mud in the wet. Did I mention only one TV station? At about six at night, every night of the week, it though itself very innovative and showed a si-fi show. After all it was the eighties.

Dr Who became a staple, but I remember Battle of the Planets first capturing my imagination. We wore aprons as our capes, paper bands on our wrists and ran around our outdoor play equipment for ever after dubbed The Phoenix transmuting to our hearts content. They were carefree days of childhood. Then along came Starblazers. You couldn’t miss an episode in case something occurred and you, quite literally, lost the plot. My father, as much a child as the rest of us, sat transfixed.

At some point, my mother, sick of the monotony invested in an old beta recorder (well ahead of the rest of the population or we would have gotten a VHS). My Grandmother taped Voltes V. I think I wore the tape out but my love of all things space and futuristic had started.

Now I have both Starblazers and Battle of the Planets on DVD and watch it with my own children. They love it as much as I did. Even my father still sits with us to remember the good old days. We even managed to download a copy of Voltes V. How time repeats itself.

I know there are newer and most probably better quality anime’s available but you can’t beat those old favourites. I watch them now through the eyes of a child, my child and secretly cringe. Then I laugh as I remember something that once again takes me back to my happy, carefree childhood and imagine once again, what if……

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Who am I?

My real name is Melissa, but I like to be known as Lyssa. I am 40 years of age (in 2011). I have had several career changes over the years. I trained as a research Immunologist, only to find no funding for medical advancement. So I applied for a position at a bank and became a manager in short order. Although the position taught me about customer service, I wasn’t unhappy to be retrenched in 1998. Lost, I traveled the world for four years in the guise of finding myself before returning home to Australia. I went back to university and trained as a nurse. I now work at one of the major hospitals and love my new career. I’m not married, although I had a close call once, believe me once was enough. Unless I one day enter a fantasy world…

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Where do I live?

I live in the Southern suburbs of Perth. Being the capital of Western Australia, it is situated on the Swan River and an ideal place to live. We have more sunlight and great beaches here than any place in the world I have seen. Added to the quiet, relaxed lifestyle, its no wonder I finally realized this is my home and the only place I want to live. There is population of about 1 million people in the greater city which gives the best of both worlds. Although I will travel again, (currently plans are for New Zealand and China) I will always return here. After all it is my home.

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Reviews by Lyssa
- Ithaca by Terri - Rated: 8+ - - starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 3]
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Summary: What happens to the team after the war...
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 3 - Table of Contents
Characters: Chief Anderson, Jason, Keyop, Mark, Princess, Tiny Harper, Zoltar
Genre: Angst, Drama, Epic, General
Story Warnings: Death
Timeframe: Sequel
Universe: Mostly Canon
Word count: 17987 - Read Count: 10745 - Completed: No
Updated: 05/16/2007 - Published: 05/16/2007
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Date: 08/02/2014 Title: Chapter 3: Ithaca III

I'm not sure how long ago you wrote this but it begs to be finished. I need to see part II with what happened to Keyop and between Mark and Princess. Also what happens next.

I don't know if you wrote it, but I remember a little fic about Mark and his thoughts on the woman who shares his bed. Princes is never mentioned but it's easily assumed and it would fit into your universe wonderfully. In the end you are to believe Mark can't live without being in the sky, being important and unable to adjust to normal life.

Hope to see more soon.

Lyssa

Summary: An accountant deals with yet more expense claims.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: General, Humor/Comedy
Story Warnings: Mild Language, Mild Sexual References, Nose-Cola Warning
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 2447 - Read Count: 3176 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 05/19/2007 - Published: 05/19/2007
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Date: 07/14/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Expense Report

Having only seen part of Gatch 2 - I didn't get the Frank reference - until I read the reviews.

I can see you're point of view.  Ask for a  printer cartridge and add a ten page explanation why.  Now if only I had a feather dart maybe I'd get that new colour printer as well.

Loved it, especially the hints of bondage and teamwork in getting that money out of Ken.  Juni destroying all those police cars - I can so see that.  Great work.

Summary: A letter in the first persion, taking place after Issue #9 in the Image BotP universe.
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Jason, Keyop, Mark, Princess, Tiny Harper
Genre: Character Study, Essay, Vignette
Story Warnings: Mild Language
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 768 - Read Count: 2975 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 05/19/2007 - Published: 05/19/2007
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Date: 11/17/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Collateral Damage

I have to agree, very powerful.

- Secrets by Madilayn - Rated: Adult - - starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 2]
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Summary: Jason seems to have found somebody he can love, however, they both have secrets that could destroy any chance at happiness. Set before, during & after "The Alien Bigfoot" episode.
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 5 - Table of Contents
Characters: Chief Anderson, Jason, Keyop, Mark, Princess, Tiny Harper, Zoltar
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Slash
Story Warnings: Erotica, Sexual Dialogue, Sexual Situations, Slash, Yaoi
Timeframe: Other
Universe: Alternate Universe
Word count: 6229 - Read Count: 771 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 05/19/2007 - Published: 05/19/2007
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Date: 12/02/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I loved Mark comforting Jason at the end. Jason's discover of his homosexuality is touching. The hints throughout the story give away the final chapter. You're almost anxiously awaiting the confrontation and devastation you know is coming. Drawing the compassion between Marks situation with Princess and the one he'd just witnessed is extremely powerful and makes us feel for the leader. That he can read Jason, feel his pain and know the future displays his true leadership skills.

Summary: The men of the Ninja Tai are auction off in a Charity Bachelor's Auction.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Humor/Comedy
Story Warnings: Nose-Cola Warning
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Alternate Universe, Tenuously Canon
Word count: 1281 - Read Count: 2732 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 05/19/2007 - Published: 05/19/2007
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Date: 08/21/2013 Title: Chapter 1: The Auction

Oh, this can't be the end!!!!!

I want to see this blow up in Joe's face when he finds out the identity of the purple clad blond.  You could have a field day with this.

No, defently not done by a mile!!!!

- Words by Ali - Rated: 13+ - - starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 4]
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Summary:

A short fic about expression without words, inspired by W.H. Auden's 'If I Could Tell You' and Joolz Gianni's version of Faure's 'Pavane Opus. 50'.


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: Gatchaman: Legends
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Jun, Ken Washio
Genre: Character Study, Drama
Story Warnings: None
Timeframe: Sequel
Universe: Mostly Canon
Word count: 1258 - Read Count: 3180 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 05/26/2007 - Published: 05/26/2007
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Date: 11/24/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Words

What a beautiful moment out of time. I'm so glad you gave Ken the Man the alter ego to Ken the Eagle. It fits so perfectly. Jun's reaction, her acceptance works well too.

Summary:

or, How To Tell When A Gaidheal Has No Life

For the life of him, Ken can't figure out why he keeps getting messages to report to Nambu.

 


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: Berg Katze, Kai and the Condor
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Ken Washio
Genre: Humor/Comedy
Story Warnings: Nose-Cola Warning, Strong Language
Timeframe: Other
Universe: Alternate Universe, Tenuously Canon
Word count: 503 - Read Count: 3118 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 05/28/2007 - Published: 05/28/2007
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Date: 02/12/2014 Title: Chapter 1: EVIL GALACTOR PLOT #238

This is great. Gives us a taste of the naughty swan!

- Forevermore by firewolfsg - Rated: 18+ - - starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 4]
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Summary: A chance encounter for Berg Katse leads to a brief period of contentment... or dare s/he hope that it will last longer...


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Ken Washio
Genre: Angst, Drama
Story Warnings: Mild Adult Situations, Strong Language
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 9535 - Read Count: 2717 - Completed: No
Updated: 06/02/2007 - Published: 06/02/2007
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Date: 08/06/2014 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

You so have to publish the second part of this. The idea of acceptance at this level between enemies is astounding and yet poignant.

Reviewer: Lyssa Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star
Date: 08/06/2014 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

You so have to publish the second part of this. The idea of acceptance at this level between enemies is astounding and yet poignant.

Summary: Ken feels terrible about what happened, so much so that it's affecting his performance on the job and Nambu is on the verge of taking him off the team. Joe, however, has a few words to say to him about the whole mess.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: A Reason To Live
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Joe Asakura, Ken Washio
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance, Slash
Story Warnings: Adult Situations, Erotica, Sexual Dialogue, Sexual Situations, Strong Language, Yaoi
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Alternate Universe, Tenuously Canon
Word count: 4339 - Read Count: 507 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 06/09/2007 - Published: 06/09/2007
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Date: 08/22/2013 Title: Chapter 1: The Other Side of White

I'm not usually a reader of this type of story but I found it strangly erotic and enticing.  I could actually see it happening.  I must be hard for Ken, to make such an admission about his best friend.

Summary: During a silly evening's play, Jun finally learns WHY Ken has always ignored her advances.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Jun, Ken Washio
Genre: Romance
Story Warnings: Mild Language, Mild Sexual References
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 2957 - Read Count: 3913 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 06/10/2007 - Published: 06/09/2007
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Date: 08/07/2013 Title: Chapter 1: If We Kissed

I enjoyed this.  It left me wondering what happens next.  Ken is just so clueless and yet so perfect.  I like the way Jun questions why she's not good enough for him - so like a sixteen year old girl.  Yet Ken's probably thinking the same.

Please continue this.

Summary: A member of the KNT is replaced by a clone programmed to betray them all. Only Katse's plans begin to fall apart when the clone starts to develop his own personality and some conflicting loyalties.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: The Darkness That Rots Me
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu
Genre: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Tragedy
Story Warnings: Death, Sexual Dialogue, Sexual Situations, Strong Language, Torture, Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Alternate Universe, Tenuously Canon
Word count: 6803 - Read Count: 255 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 06/10/2007 - Published: 06/09/2007
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Date: 12/24/2013 Title: Chapter 1: The Darkness That Rots Me

I have to agree with everyone else, an imaginative and impressive take on Ken. It displays a dichotomy I've enjoyed immensely.

Summary: It's Valentine's Day. While Jun shoots hostile glares at Ken, Ken dispenses romantic advice to Joe on the return of a mysterious ex-lover who might know about the team.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: Valentine's Day Stories
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Humor/Comedy, Plot-What-Plot
Story Warnings: Nose-Cola Warning
Timeframe: Other
Universe: Canon
Word count: 738 - Read Count: 3787 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 06/10/2007 - Published: 06/10/2007
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Date: 09/28/2013 Title: Chapter 1: -

Don't know how I missed this one.  I laughed so hard my family thought I'd gone mad.  So much said with so little words and with such wit.  Very well done.

- Today by Maya Perez - Rated: 13+ - - starstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 1]
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Summary: It's Joe's birthday! And he's not happy about it.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Joe Asakura
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Humor/Comedy
Story Warnings: Strong Language, Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 7797 - Read Count: 3273 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 06/13/2007 - Published: 06/13/2007
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Date: 12/02/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Today

I guessed it would be Joe's birthday and the reason for his dark mood. I kind of expected it to be Zoltar (or the Gatch equivalent) teasing him. Still I like this ending too.

Summary: Two video gamers trade tips in a series of emails.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: None
Genre: Character Study, General
Story Warnings: Mild Language
Timeframe: Sequel
Universe: Mostly Canon
Word count: 3653 - Read Count: 2884 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 06/15/2007 - Published: 06/15/2007
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Date: 08/21/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Kept me inthralled and I don't play computer games.  It's all giberish to me.  But the last few e-mails ending the way they did - you expected it yet it left you with this sense sorrow for both Joe and Juni.

Summary: What happens when Jason and Princess have a camcorder and dollar signs are flashing before their eyes?
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 2 - Table of Contents
Characters:
Genre: Humor/Comedy
Story Warnings: Nose-Cola Warning
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Mostly Canon
Word count: 2280 - Read Count: 6930 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 01/22/2008 - Published: 07/03/2007
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Date: 08/21/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I've got tears in my eyes.  I wonder what you could do to Mark's jet in the same situation (I see one of those children's walker toys with a storage place below the seat).  This story aint over yet - you have to post another chapter.

I've always seen Tiny as the peace maker - he's such a gentle giant - and most probably the only one who could put a stop to this out of control one upmanship.



Author's Response: I hadn't thought about Mark's jet. Hmm......

Summary: Ever watch a show you liked when you were a kid after you've grown up and then you caught all the innuendo that went over your head when you were 8? This story was inspired by such a thing. Contains a lot of innuendo.
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: 7-Zark-7/1-Rover-1/Susan, Jason, Princess
Genre: Humor/Comedy
Story Warnings: Crude Humor, Nose-Cola Warning, Sexual Dialogue
Timeframe: None
Universe: Mostly Canon
Word count: 1783 - Read Count: 5843 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 08/11/2007 - Published: 08/10/2007
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Date: 11/26/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Too Hot for Zark!

You have to love the multiple voices. I'd like to see a second piece. Princess taking on Mark for her own pleasure - could be very interesting!!!!!

- The Present by Madilayn - Rated: 18+ - - starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 6]
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Summary: It's Princess' 21st birthday. Jason decides to give her the gift she's always wanted.
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Chief Anderson, Jason, Keyop, Mark, Princess, Tiny Harper
Genre: Drama, Humor/Comedy
Story Warnings: Adult Situations, Sexual Dialogue, Sexual Situations
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Mostly Canon
Word count: 6126 - Read Count: 3871 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 01/24/2008 - Published: 01/24/2008
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Date: 08/24/2013 Title: Chapter 1: The Present

This was one of the very first Gatch fic's I read.  I enjoyed it then.  More so now knowing the end and getting all the little hints in the lead up to the finallie.  That is one naughty minded Swan.

Jason's internal thoughts - so in character.  My personal fav

"He was tempted to use Mark's Sonic Boomerang to do the deed, but he knew that Mark's skill with the damn thing would result in him being the one knocked out."

 



Author's Response: I'm glad that you not only enjoyied it then, but have continued to enjoy this story!

- Christmas Spirit by Firebird - Rated: Everyone - - starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 3]
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Summary: another response to the christmas challenge on gatchamania
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Jason, Keyop, Mark, Princess, Tiny Harper, Zoltar
Genre: General
Story Warnings: None
Timeframe: Other
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 1426 - Read Count: 2826 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 02/10/2008 - Published: 02/10/2008
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Date: 12/09/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Christmas Spirit

I really enjoyed this. The last line - brilliant. However I'd like to see a sequel, a year later and find out what happened. I guess I just like happy endings.

- The Angel by Firebird - Rated: 13+ - - starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 3]
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Summary: Response to a dark and stormy night challenge.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Jun, Original Character
Genre: Angst
Story Warnings: None
Timeframe: Other
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 1104 - Read Count: 2350 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 02/10/2008 - Published: 02/10/2008
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Date: 12/09/2013 Title: Chapter 1: The Angel

I loved the thought that death is only good or bad in the eyes of those left. Still I felt for Jun. I must have been hard, losing everyone and having to live within her memories. At least they're all at peace together.

Summary: Ken is sitting and pondering his life.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Ken Washio
Genre: General
Story Warnings: None
Timeframe: Other
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 629 - Read Count: 3180 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 02/10/2008 - Published: 02/10/2008
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Date: 11/20/2013 Title: Chapter 1: HIdden Feelings

I have to agree with Gatchamarie. It must be a very lonely place at the top and to be so young when chosen to become, in essence, a superhero. Many don't consider the death and distraction that Ken must be feeling, they just see the hope and courage such a figure brings without the cost.

- In A Bind by TransmuteJun - Rated: 13+ - - starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 7]
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Summary:

Inspired by one of Springie's fabulous pictures!

Ken awakens to find himself... in a bind.


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Devil Star/Galaxy Girl, Jun, Ken Washio
Genre: Drama
Story Warnings: Adult Situations, Drug References, Mild Adult Situations, Mild Sexual References, Mild Violence, Sexual Dialogue, Sexual Situations
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 1425 - Read Count: 3531 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/11/2008 - Published: 11/09/2008
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Date: 11/15/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I guess that's one bind our Eagle doesn't mind being in. I'm all for aggressive women....LOL ;-)

- Diplomacy by Barrdwing - Rated: 13+ - - starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 11]
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Summary: G-force is sworn to defend Earth and the Federation against attacks from planet Spectra. But what happens when a political group manages to pressure Chief Anderson into sending the team on a mission that doesn't, strictly speaking, quite qualify? When the dust has settled, Mark gets tapped to write a polite letter explaining how things went wrong.
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Goon, Mark, Original Character, Zoltar
Genre: Action/Adventure, Humor/Comedy
Story Warnings: Nose-Cola Warning, Strong Language
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Mostly Canon
Word count: 3841 - Read Count: 3151 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/16/2008 - Published: 11/16/2008
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Date: 02/12/2014 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Loved the line - I run around in a costume most of the week! politicians, have to love them - missing the point entirety.

Summary: Ken is reflecting after a long mission of a special moment that stood out in his mind.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: Moments caught in time.
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: None
Genre: Romance, Vignette
Story Warnings: None
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 254 - Read Count: 3335 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 02/04/2010 - Published: 02/04/2010
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Date: 08/21/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Beautifully captured.  It has to be a very lonely place at the top.

Summary: Princess reflects on a particularly vivid dream.  Written as a brithday present for SJ_SwanJun
Categories: Battle of the Planets
Series: None
Chapters: 1 - Table of Contents
Characters: Mark, Princess
Genre: Romance
Story Warnings: Erotica
Timeframe: Sequel
Universe: Tenuously Canon
Word count: 368 - Read Count: 3164 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 02/21/2010 - Published: 02/21/2010
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Date: 07/25/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Short and Sweet - and about time someone got their birthday wish.