Happy Birthday, Homology!
Yes, that's right! It's homology_cubed's first birthday! *throws confetti*
I don't know about Kelsey, but I for one never expected this to last more than 5 months. The fact that it's already been a year is absolutely mindblowing.
Since our birthday is so close to New Years, it's only fitting that we do a Year in Review.
Total fics recced: 322
by free_method 156
by fruity_donut 93
by foofee25 73
Total number of fandoms: 34 (not including crossovers)
Harry Potter: 81 (holyshit)
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: 66 (including 3 Aotc/RotS fics, because really, it's all PT)
House: 30
Oz: 18
Num3ers: 17
Star Wars: Original Trilogy: 16
Crossovers: 15
Alias: 10
Brimstone: 7
Lord of the Rings: 7
RPS: 7
X-Files: 7
Highlander: 4
Lost: 4
Stargate SG1: 4
West Wing: 4
Phantom of the Opera: 3
Alexander: 2
Buffy: 2
Original Fiction: 2
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: 2
Constantine: 1
Crime and Punishment: 1
Gilmore Girls: 1
Good Omens: 1
Hercules/Xena: 1
Ocean's 11: 1
Pirates of the Caribbean: 1
Queer as Folk: 1
Reign of Fire: 1
Reservoir Dogs: 1
Smallville: 1
Stargate Atlantis: 1
The Little Mermaid: 1
The Secret Garden: 1
So clearly, Kelsey and Harry Potter win at life.
And finally, to celebrate Homology's first birthday, we're going to open up and let you ask for things. Vague, yes? Let me give you an example. kyiana requested a Best of Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan list
Best of: Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan as told by Emily, slavefic lover. That should say something about the list to follow, nee?
by Lilith Sedai:
Elements Series
Fourth parts total, all linked together
NC-17 overall
AU
Summary: "Qui-Gon Jinn fails to take Obi-Wan as his apprentice on Bandomeer, so Yoda does instead. After Obi-Wan is knighted, he and Qui-Gon are sent on a mission together and encounter personal conflicts as they attempt to work together."
Really excellent and EXTREMELY frustrating. Lilith Sedai excells at writing extreme UST.
L'Histoire d'Obi (The Story of Obi)
NC-17
Warnings: " Bondage: I cannot promise that all elements of my story will be pleasing to all persons. There are a variety of consensual graphic images herein that contain some elements of masochism. I am told the story is emotionally intense. You may find that you'll be more comfortable if you read it in small increments and take reality-breaks."
Summary: " Obi-Wan neglects to pay careful attention to a briefing, agrees to accept an unusual mission assignment, and lets himself and Qui-Gon in for more trouble than either of them bargained for."
This is, without a question, the ULTIMATE slavefic. Kelsey kept bitching that she was going to post it but...she never did. So up it goes. Read it. Now. It....GUH. Yeah. Go read.
Snow and Cinder by HiperBunny and mrshamill*
Also: Obi/Methos (Highlander)
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: AU, crossover (Highlander)
Summary:"Qui-Gon gently turns Obi-Wan down. Obi-Wan fails to turn down a rather nice substitute."
Heart's Labrys by mrshamill* and Hilary*
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Alternate Reality
Summary: "Barbarian Jheudi warrior Kaigan sets out to teach the arrogant young Obiareus a lesson.
Talk about creating your own world and making your reader believe it. This AR is so completely developed and so perfectly executed. Guh. Not to mention the fact that 2 of the greatest authors in the fandom are responsible for it."
Alex*
Round My Heart Entwined
Rating: NC-17
Summary: "Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan celebrate anniversaries as master and apprentice."
This is ohsocute. Gives you warm fuzzies, and is a lovely glimpse of the life Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan share.
Beyond the Pale
Also: Xanatos/Bruck
Rating:NC-17
Warnings: Sorta noncon?
Summary:"Newly knighted Obi-Wan Kenobi's serenity is severely tested when he meets a rather unconventional Jedi."
...Probably Emily's favorite TPM fic. Ever.
Convergence
Also: Xanatos/Bruck
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Near-noncon.
Summary:"An AU where Qui-Gon's past catches up to him in many different ways."
*so much love omg*
Hilary*
Roses!
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Qui-Gon is receiving mysterious--and huge--shipments of roses for Lovers' Day.
Quote: The room was a sea of color. The thought occurred to Obi-Wan as soon as he saw it and then he winced at the triteness of the phrase. But it was true: the quarters were awash in flowers: at least sixty or seventy dozen roses of all size and description in plain, indistinct glass vases covered the floors, the tabletops, what little shelf space there was. The ones in the corners, Obi-Wan noticed, were wilting. There was a method to the placement. The freshest ones lined the path through the common room.
This is so cute. SosososoSO cute. It makes me melt.
Padawan
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: BDSM, reference to chan
Summary:"Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan belong to a lush Jedi Order in which the padawans spend their training repaying their Masters for the privilege of being chosen. Coming-of-age occurs at eighteen. Call it a cultural exploration."
Oh. My. GOD. This is one of my absolute favorite TPM fics. So hot. I think it's the handcuffs that get me.
The Ring Master
also implied Qui/Others
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: AU, BDSM
Summary:"Boy meets boy, boy finds out older boy is operating a huge, high-level BDSM ring."
I'm a sucker for the willing!slave thing, it's true. Obi-Wan is wonderful here, though.
Braids
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: AU
Summary: "Of braided hair and misunderstandings. Lots of misunderstandings."
Oh god this one hurts. You just want to hurt both of them until they stop being so stupid and start fucking already.
...really, anything by Hilary. Anything. She totally owns my soul.
Compay Segundo by Gloriana
Rating: NC-17
Summary: "The Ritual of Acquiescence proves difficult for both Padawan and Master."
Cori Lannam
Theory of Flight
Rating: NC-17
Summary: "In anticipation of knighthood, Obi-Wan struggles with a final lesson from the Force and his master."
Demi-Gods and Hungry Ghosts
Rating: NC-17
Summary:"In the future, Obi-Wan must defend Naboo again--this time from the specters of his own past."
Quote:"There is much that stands between us. But may the Force strike me dead where I stand if I ever raise a hand against you."
He laughed, genuinely amused. "May that oath mean more to you than the last vows you made to me."
"Anakin has also sworn it. You have nothing to fear." Soft lips pressed to the nape of his neck, and he shivered at the warm breath and bristle of hair against his skin. "Obi-Wan...." His name was a plea, a prayer, a love-word, but he heard the resignation behind it. They had reached the end.
::shiver::
The Pirate and the Padawan by Briony
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Chan (16), BDSM, and non-con
Summary: "This is an AU story that takes place in a world where Jedi Padawans are courtesan slaves similar to oiran. Imagine that the Jedi world of canon has been taken through the looking glass. Obi-Wan has just turned 16 at the beginning of the story. In his world, this is considered the age of majority."
So it sounds a little silly--Pirate? ahaha--but it sucks you in (no pun intended ^___^) in a major way. Obi-Wan's progression from whiny little pleasure slave to trained warrior is beautiful, and nearly as satisfying as his lapse back to old habits.
Good by Binky
Also: Obi/Other
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Noncon, torture, dark!fic
Summary: "When Bad Things happen to Good People."
Oh my god. This hits the kinks in a major way. It's long--very long. And poor Obi-Wan goes through hell both physically and mentally, and Qui-Gon suffers his fair share of agony, as well. But this is TPM, so of course there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
nimori*
Bedtime Stories
G- NC-17
Summary: Padawan Jinn and the First Pathetic Life Form and Remember the Mynocks. The titles say it all.
"Welcome, friends," Qui-Gon said. "As you all know, today is Galactic Pet Memorial Day. Today we gather to honour those innocent non-sentients who grace our lives with their selfless love and dedication." There was a snort somewhere from the back. "These creatures who, with their mere presence, can bring joy and laughter--" more snorting and a muffled cough -- "and even heal us with their gentle companionship."
"Somebody skewer me," Mace muttered from the third row.
The Padawan Starter Kit
Rating: R
Summary: "Would you know what to do if your padawan got his/her/its braid stuck in a blender?"
snrk.
The Red Temple by Rushlight75*
Also: Obi-Wan/OMC
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Rape, BDSM
Summary: "Obi-Wan goes undercover as a sex slave in order to find a governor's missing son."
Quote: He whimpered under the onslaught of rampant greed and choking lust that surrounded him, invaded him, and tried to remember that he was doing this for a reason. To deny that would be to condemn an innocent to a fate that he was only beginning to understand. And that he could not do.
My, but Rushlight does slavefics well.
Anne Higgins**
The Bonding Universe
G- NC-17
Summary: "Qui-Gon delivers a baby and finds himself in a soul-bond."
Alright, there's just nothing that you can say about this story. It defines the genre and is a staple of the fandom. It has spawned a number of AUs, including one by Anne herself. It's a 3-part series, AU post TPM and, well, SOUL BONDS. You have to love soul bonds. And young!Obi-Wan.
Writestuff's Warrior Hearts series, listed in order bellow.
Also: Obi/Bruck Chun
Rating: NC-17
"Rightful Owner"
"Crime and Punishment"
"Ecstasies"
"The Anger Exercises"
"The Geometry of Desire"
"But For Grace"
"Give and Take"
"Meditations"
"Master & Apprentice"
"Nomenclature"
"The Fear Exercises"
"Willing Vessels"
"An Accident Waiting"
"Bruck's Turn" (Fic by Pamela)
"Cold Feet"
"The Sweet Science of Bruising"
"From a High Place"
"Artifacts"
"Silk"
"Birthday Suite"
"Being Obi-Wan" (Fic by Master Ruth)
"A Simple Twist of Fate (Not a Songfic)"
"Ligature"
"Ceremonials"
"Emancipation"
God this was a long, drawn out, suck-you-in-and-never-let-you-go epic. Writestuff has a beautiful style and a griping tale to tell. Above is the final order of the fics, so don't pay attention to the order on earlier chapters she has posted, because it changes. Yes, I did find that out the hard way. *still grumbling about reading "Silk" 5 parts too early* It's a fabulous story and you should at least read a few bits of it. 'Rightful Owner' and "Silk' are my favorites, as well as "Master and Apprentice" and "Anger Exercises." and, well, the entire series. ^___^
Aaaand that's it! It's been a great year, much thanks for sticking around. ^_^ Who thinks we can break 400 fic for next anniversary, nee?
I don't know about Kelsey, but I for one never expected this to last more than 5 months. The fact that it's already been a year is absolutely mindblowing.
Since our birthday is so close to New Years, it's only fitting that we do a Year in Review.
Total fics recced: 322
Total number of fandoms: 34 (not including crossovers)
So clearly, Kelsey and Harry Potter win at life.
And finally, to celebrate Homology's first birthday, we're going to open up and let you ask for things. Vague, yes? Let me give you an example. kyiana requested a Best of Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan list
Best of: Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan as told by Emily, slavefic lover. That should say something about the list to follow, nee?
by Lilith Sedai:
Elements Series
Fourth parts total, all linked together
NC-17 overall
AU
Summary: "Qui-Gon Jinn fails to take Obi-Wan as his apprentice on Bandomeer, so Yoda does instead. After Obi-Wan is knighted, he and Qui-Gon are sent on a mission together and encounter personal conflicts as they attempt to work together."
Really excellent and EXTREMELY frustrating. Lilith Sedai excells at writing extreme UST.
L'Histoire d'Obi (The Story of Obi)
NC-17
Warnings: " Bondage: I cannot promise that all elements of my story will be pleasing to all persons. There are a variety of consensual graphic images herein that contain some elements of masochism. I am told the story is emotionally intense. You may find that you'll be more comfortable if you read it in small increments and take reality-breaks."
Summary: " Obi-Wan neglects to pay careful attention to a briefing, agrees to accept an unusual mission assignment, and lets himself and Qui-Gon in for more trouble than either of them bargained for."
This is, without a question, the ULTIMATE slavefic. Kelsey kept bitching that she was going to post it but...she never did. So up it goes. Read it. Now. It....GUH. Yeah. Go read.
Snow and Cinder by HiperBunny and mrshamill*
Also: Obi/Methos (Highlander)
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: AU, crossover (Highlander)
Summary:"Qui-Gon gently turns Obi-Wan down. Obi-Wan fails to turn down a rather nice substitute."
Heart's Labrys by mrshamill* and Hilary*
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Alternate Reality
Summary: "Barbarian Jheudi warrior Kaigan sets out to teach the arrogant young Obiareus a lesson.
Talk about creating your own world and making your reader believe it. This AR is so completely developed and so perfectly executed. Guh. Not to mention the fact that 2 of the greatest authors in the fandom are responsible for it."
Alex*
Round My Heart Entwined
Rating: NC-17
Summary: "Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan celebrate anniversaries as master and apprentice."
This is ohsocute. Gives you warm fuzzies, and is a lovely glimpse of the life Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan share.
Beyond the Pale
Also: Xanatos/Bruck
Rating:NC-17
Warnings: Sorta noncon?
Summary:"Newly knighted Obi-Wan Kenobi's serenity is severely tested when he meets a rather unconventional Jedi."
...Probably Emily's favorite TPM fic. Ever.
Convergence
Also: Xanatos/Bruck
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Near-noncon.
Summary:"An AU where Qui-Gon's past catches up to him in many different ways."
*so much love omg*
Hilary*
Roses!
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Qui-Gon is receiving mysterious--and huge--shipments of roses for Lovers' Day.
Quote: The room was a sea of color. The thought occurred to Obi-Wan as soon as he saw it and then he winced at the triteness of the phrase. But it was true: the quarters were awash in flowers: at least sixty or seventy dozen roses of all size and description in plain, indistinct glass vases covered the floors, the tabletops, what little shelf space there was. The ones in the corners, Obi-Wan noticed, were wilting. There was a method to the placement. The freshest ones lined the path through the common room.
This is so cute. SosososoSO cute. It makes me melt.
Padawan
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: BDSM, reference to chan
Summary:"Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan belong to a lush Jedi Order in which the padawans spend their training repaying their Masters for the privilege of being chosen. Coming-of-age occurs at eighteen. Call it a cultural exploration."
Oh. My. GOD. This is one of my absolute favorite TPM fics. So hot. I think it's the handcuffs that get me.
The Ring Master
also implied Qui/Others
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: AU, BDSM
Summary:"Boy meets boy, boy finds out older boy is operating a huge, high-level BDSM ring."
I'm a sucker for the willing!slave thing, it's true. Obi-Wan is wonderful here, though.
Braids
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: AU
Summary: "Of braided hair and misunderstandings. Lots of misunderstandings."
Oh god this one hurts. You just want to hurt both of them until they stop being so stupid and start fucking already.
...really, anything by Hilary. Anything. She totally owns my soul.
Compay Segundo by Gloriana
Rating: NC-17
Summary: "The Ritual of Acquiescence proves difficult for both Padawan and Master."
Cori Lannam
Theory of Flight
Rating: NC-17
Summary: "In anticipation of knighthood, Obi-Wan struggles with a final lesson from the Force and his master."
Demi-Gods and Hungry Ghosts
Rating: NC-17
Summary:"In the future, Obi-Wan must defend Naboo again--this time from the specters of his own past."
Quote:"There is much that stands between us. But may the Force strike me dead where I stand if I ever raise a hand against you."
He laughed, genuinely amused. "May that oath mean more to you than the last vows you made to me."
"Anakin has also sworn it. You have nothing to fear." Soft lips pressed to the nape of his neck, and he shivered at the warm breath and bristle of hair against his skin. "Obi-Wan...." His name was a plea, a prayer, a love-word, but he heard the resignation behind it. They had reached the end.
::shiver::
The Pirate and the Padawan by Briony
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Chan (16), BDSM, and non-con
Summary: "This is an AU story that takes place in a world where Jedi Padawans are courtesan slaves similar to oiran. Imagine that the Jedi world of canon has been taken through the looking glass. Obi-Wan has just turned 16 at the beginning of the story. In his world, this is considered the age of majority."
So it sounds a little silly--Pirate? ahaha--but it sucks you in (no pun intended ^___^) in a major way. Obi-Wan's progression from whiny little pleasure slave to trained warrior is beautiful, and nearly as satisfying as his lapse back to old habits.
Good by Binky
Also: Obi/Other
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Noncon, torture, dark!fic
Summary: "When Bad Things happen to Good People."
Oh my god. This hits the kinks in a major way. It's long--very long. And poor Obi-Wan goes through hell both physically and mentally, and Qui-Gon suffers his fair share of agony, as well. But this is TPM, so of course there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
nimori*
Bedtime Stories
G- NC-17
Summary: Padawan Jinn and the First Pathetic Life Form and Remember the Mynocks. The titles say it all.
"Welcome, friends," Qui-Gon said. "As you all know, today is Galactic Pet Memorial Day. Today we gather to honour those innocent non-sentients who grace our lives with their selfless love and dedication." There was a snort somewhere from the back. "These creatures who, with their mere presence, can bring joy and laughter--" more snorting and a muffled cough -- "and even heal us with their gentle companionship."
"Somebody skewer me," Mace muttered from the third row.
The Padawan Starter Kit
Rating: R
Summary: "Would you know what to do if your padawan got his/her/its braid stuck in a blender?"
snrk.
The Red Temple by Rushlight75*
Also: Obi-Wan/OMC
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Rape, BDSM
Summary: "Obi-Wan goes undercover as a sex slave in order to find a governor's missing son."
Quote: He whimpered under the onslaught of rampant greed and choking lust that surrounded him, invaded him, and tried to remember that he was doing this for a reason. To deny that would be to condemn an innocent to a fate that he was only beginning to understand. And that he could not do.
My, but Rushlight does slavefics well.
Anne Higgins**
The Bonding Universe
G- NC-17
Summary: "Qui-Gon delivers a baby and finds himself in a soul-bond."
Alright, there's just nothing that you can say about this story. It defines the genre and is a staple of the fandom. It has spawned a number of AUs, including one by Anne herself. It's a 3-part series, AU post TPM and, well, SOUL BONDS. You have to love soul bonds. And young!Obi-Wan.
Writestuff's Warrior Hearts series, listed in order bellow.
Also: Obi/Bruck Chun
Rating: NC-17
"Rightful Owner"
"Crime and Punishment"
"Ecstasies"
"The Anger Exercises"
"The Geometry of Desire"
"But For Grace"
"Give and Take"
"Meditations"
"Master & Apprentice"
"Nomenclature"
"The Fear Exercises"
"Willing Vessels"
"An Accident Waiting"
"Bruck's Turn" (Fic by Pamela)
"Cold Feet"
"The Sweet Science of Bruising"
"From a High Place"
"Artifacts"
"Silk"
"Birthday Suite"
"Being Obi-Wan" (Fic by Master Ruth)
"A Simple Twist of Fate (Not a Songfic)"
"Ligature"
"Ceremonials"
"Emancipation"
God this was a long, drawn out, suck-you-in-and-never-let-you-go epic. Writestuff has a beautiful style and a griping tale to tell. Above is the final order of the fics, so don't pay attention to the order on earlier chapters she has posted, because it changes. Yes, I did find that out the hard way. *still grumbling about reading "Silk" 5 parts too early* It's a fabulous story and you should at least read a few bits of it. 'Rightful Owner' and "Silk' are my favorites, as well as "Master and Apprentice" and "Anger Exercises." and, well, the entire series. ^___^
Aaaand that's it! It's been a great year, much thanks for sticking around. ^_^ Who thinks we can break 400 fic for next anniversary, nee?