And the winners are---!
And we have the winners, folks! Two days late- but whatcha gonna do, right? XD
Before I announce 'em, though, I wanna take a second to thank everyone who participated in this contest. April (shafted_artist) had the brain-baby and set the wheels in motion, and then Mel (cherry_blossom4) and myself kinda latched on for the ride...
But it was all of you guys-- the people who sent in their nominations, those of you who left comments in our FAQ section, and everyone who took the time to vote --it was all of you guys who made the contest a success. ^__^
zelha, kitsuneasika, reader17c, shadowsinfire, neko_no_kaze, azureanimelover, viriksor, purplekitte, minni, rosweldrmr, inneverland001, mylilchickadee, blackrose113, incandescence, LinSetsu, archchic, x3sinful_love, avatarhike, korinacaffeine, gwenaterra, carly_drove, nothingwasleft, paperninja, aubreywitch, ivyadrena, superduperotaku, alory_shannon, oxygenmagnet, eclipses, _acerbitas_, mymonkeypjs_fic, fdandaland, llivla, antitheticpain, zenodameaccount, gladdecease, k_undertoe, serenphoria, zenodameaccount, riza, kainat, Kakashisakuralover, propria_persona,
There's nothing better for our fandom's authors than being appreciated for the contributions they make. Even just being nominated for something is flattering. And winning just sexes up your ego that much more. XD I'm glad we were all able to publicly praise our favorites here at Naruto Choice, aren't you?
So without further ado, here are our First, Second, Third, and sometimes Honorable Mention winners for the first addition of the Naruto Choice: Readers Choice Contest!
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STANDARD CATEGORY WINNERS
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Category: ANGST
First Place: Fated by leafy_girl (FFN: leafygirl) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: How & Why by randomsome1 (FFN: randomsomeone) - Nominated by rosweldrmr
Third Place: After Effect by riza - Nominated by incandescence
Honorable Mention: The World by kuroikisei (FFN: Ayatsuji) - Nominated by shafted_artist
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Category: ROMANCE
First Place: Duty Before Honor by silvershiner (FFN: Silver Shine) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Magnetism by celticoak (FFN: Celtic Oak) - Nominated by archchic
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Category: DRAMA
First Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Loophole by leafy_girl (FFN: leafygirl) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Saving Grace by minni (FFN: Minnionette) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: ACTION/ADVENTURE
First Place: Little Green Leaf by animeshen (FFN: Ninja Shen) - Nominated by rosweldrmr
Second Place: Nakama by LinSetsu - Self-Nomination
Third Place: Individualistic Monsters by silchi (FFN: Siluial) - Nominated by rosweldrmr
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Category: COMEDY/PARODY
First Place: Weaponry by des_butterfly (FFN: Desolate Butterfly) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Everyday by clioheika - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
Third Place: Owner's Guide and Manual to UZUMAKI NARUTO by RaineJoybringer (FFN: RaineJoybringer) - Self-Nomination
Mod's Choice Honorable Mention: Uchiha Shisui Stars In: Who Died and Made You Lolita? by ronsard - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: AU/AR/FUSION
First Place: Vurt Ninjas by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: Nakama by LinSetsu - Self-Nomination
Third Place: Magnetism by celticoak (FFN: Celtic Oak) - Nominated by archchic
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Category: YAOI/YURI
First Place: The Sweetest Condition by taiyou_to_tsuki - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
Second Place: Crash by sharingank - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
Third Place: A Fleeting Moment by momoiro_usagi - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
Honorable Mention: With the Tides Coming by lokogato (FFN: lokogato-sama) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: OTHER
First Place: Deep River by ronsard - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Saving Grace by minni (FFN: Minnionette) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Breathless by incandescence - Nominated by riza
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SPECIAL CATEGORY WINNERS
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Category: MOST ORIGINAL
First Place: A Justifiable Excuse by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: Garden of Sanctuary by Nes Mikel - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Sequential by rosweldrmr (FFN: Winter Ashby) - Self-Nomination
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Category: BEST CHARACTER PORTRAYAL
First Place: Duty Before Honor by silvershiner (FFN: Silver Shine) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Fated by leafy_girl (FFN: leafygirl) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Honorable Mention: Deep River by ronsard - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: BEST SURPRISE
First Place: Fated by leafy_girl (FFN: leafygirl) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: The World by kuroikisei (FFN: Ayatsuji) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Rosemary for Remembrance by sintari (FFN: Sintari) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: BEST ENDING
First Place: A Justifiable Excuse by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: The World by kuroikisei (FFN: Ayatsuji) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Honesty by rosweldrmr (FFN: Winter Ashby) - Self-Nomination
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Category: BEST ONE-SHOT
First Place: Deep River by ronsard - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: The Reinvention of Memory by rabbitprint (FFN: Luc Court) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Everyday by clioheika - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
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Category: BEST MULTI-PART
First Place: Duty Before Honor by silvershiner (FFN: Silver Shine) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Ripple Effect by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
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Category: BEST 'SASUKE RETURNS'
First Place: Understanding by neon_world (FFN: NeonWorld) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: Ripple Effect by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Break Even by paperninja (FFN: Winter Weatherman) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: BEST TEAM FIC
First Place: The Reinvention of Memory by rabbitprint (FFN: Luc Court) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: Break Even by paperninja (FFN: Winter Weatherman) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Blessed Be Those Who Mourn by mylilchickadee - Nominated by shafted_artist
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Category: BEST CRACK PAIRING
First Place: Duty Before Honor by silvershiner (FFN: Silver Shine) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Aqua by animeshen (FFN: Ninja Shen) - Nominated by shafted_artist
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Category: BEST SMEX SCENE
First Place: Some Light Reading by superduperotaku (AFFN: J-Pop Princess) - Nominated by serenanna
Second Place: Breathless by incandescence - Nominated by riza
Third Place: Party of Three by superduperotaku (AFFN: J-Pop Princess) - Nominated by serenanna
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Category: BEST WORK IN PROGRESS
First Place: Beautiful Fighter by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by serenanna
Second Place: Dirty Deeds by serenanna (FFN: Serenanna) - Nominated by superduperotaku
Third Place: The Tortured by Serenity Komoshiro) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Honorable Mention: Found by korinacaffeine (FFN: Fallacy) - Nominated by ivyadrena
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So many great fics! >.< I've been reading one great story after another over the past months, it's been a little overwhelming. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!!! We'll be contacting all the winners over the course of the next day to let them know officially that they've won. We've also decided to, on top of everyone recieving banners for placement, also give winners choices in what awards they'd like. Stuff ranging from simple icons all the way to a custom s2 layout of their choosing. ^_^
So, thanks again, all. There will be another addition to this contest sometime in the future, a semi-annual type thing. But on top of that I do believe April is planning on setting up smaller contests for smaller categories. So make sure to keep an eye on this community for future stuffies!
♥
Before I announce 'em, though, I wanna take a second to thank everyone who participated in this contest. April (shafted_artist) had the brain-baby and set the wheels in motion, and then Mel (cherry_blossom4) and myself kinda latched on for the ride...
But it was all of you guys-- the people who sent in their nominations, those of you who left comments in our FAQ section, and everyone who took the time to vote --it was all of you guys who made the contest a success. ^__^
zelha, kitsuneasika, reader17c, shadowsinfire, neko_no_kaze, azureanimelover, viriksor, purplekitte, minni, rosweldrmr, inneverland001, mylilchickadee, blackrose113, incandescence, LinSetsu, archchic, x3sinful_love, avatarhike, korinacaffeine, gwenaterra, carly_drove, nothingwasleft, paperninja, aubreywitch, ivyadrena, superduperotaku, alory_shannon, oxygenmagnet, eclipses, _acerbitas_, mymonkeypjs_fic, fdandaland, llivla, antitheticpain, zenodameaccount, gladdecease, k_undertoe, serenphoria, zenodameaccount, riza, kainat, Kakashisakuralover, propria_persona,
There's nothing better for our fandom's authors than being appreciated for the contributions they make. Even just being nominated for something is flattering. And winning just sexes up your ego that much more. XD I'm glad we were all able to publicly praise our favorites here at Naruto Choice, aren't you?
So without further ado, here are our First, Second, Third, and sometimes Honorable Mention winners for the first addition of the Naruto Choice: Readers Choice Contest!
----------------------------------------------
STANDARD CATEGORY WINNERS
----------------------------------------------
Category: ANGST
First Place: Fated by leafy_girl (FFN: leafygirl) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: How & Why by randomsome1 (FFN: randomsomeone) - Nominated by rosweldrmr
Third Place: After Effect by riza - Nominated by incandescence
Honorable Mention: The World by kuroikisei (FFN: Ayatsuji) - Nominated by shafted_artist
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Category: ROMANCE
First Place: Duty Before Honor by silvershiner (FFN: Silver Shine) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Magnetism by celticoak (FFN: Celtic Oak) - Nominated by archchic
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Category: DRAMA
First Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Loophole by leafy_girl (FFN: leafygirl) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Saving Grace by minni (FFN: Minnionette) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: ACTION/ADVENTURE
First Place: Little Green Leaf by animeshen (FFN: Ninja Shen) - Nominated by rosweldrmr
Second Place: Nakama by LinSetsu - Self-Nomination
Third Place: Individualistic Monsters by silchi (FFN: Siluial) - Nominated by rosweldrmr
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Category: COMEDY/PARODY
First Place: Weaponry by des_butterfly (FFN: Desolate Butterfly) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Everyday by clioheika - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
Third Place: Owner's Guide and Manual to UZUMAKI NARUTO by RaineJoybringer (FFN: RaineJoybringer) - Self-Nomination
Mod's Choice Honorable Mention: Uchiha Shisui Stars In: Who Died and Made You Lolita? by ronsard - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: AU/AR/FUSION
First Place: Vurt Ninjas by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: Nakama by LinSetsu - Self-Nomination
Third Place: Magnetism by celticoak (FFN: Celtic Oak) - Nominated by archchic
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Category: YAOI/YURI
First Place: The Sweetest Condition by taiyou_to_tsuki - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
Second Place: Crash by sharingank - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
Third Place: A Fleeting Moment by momoiro_usagi - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
Honorable Mention: With the Tides Coming by lokogato (FFN: lokogato-sama) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: OTHER
First Place: Deep River by ronsard - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Saving Grace by minni (FFN: Minnionette) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Breathless by incandescence - Nominated by riza
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SPECIAL CATEGORY WINNERS
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Category: MOST ORIGINAL
First Place: A Justifiable Excuse by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: Garden of Sanctuary by Nes Mikel - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Sequential by rosweldrmr (FFN: Winter Ashby) - Self-Nomination
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Category: BEST CHARACTER PORTRAYAL
First Place: Duty Before Honor by silvershiner (FFN: Silver Shine) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Fated by leafy_girl (FFN: leafygirl) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Honorable Mention: Deep River by ronsard - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: BEST SURPRISE
First Place: Fated by leafy_girl (FFN: leafygirl) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: The World by kuroikisei (FFN: Ayatsuji) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Rosemary for Remembrance by sintari (FFN: Sintari) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: BEST ENDING
First Place: A Justifiable Excuse by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: The World by kuroikisei (FFN: Ayatsuji) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Honesty by rosweldrmr (FFN: Winter Ashby) - Self-Nomination
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Category: BEST ONE-SHOT
First Place: Deep River by ronsard - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: The Reinvention of Memory by rabbitprint (FFN: Luc Court) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Everyday by clioheika - Nominated by cherry_blossom4
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Category: BEST MULTI-PART
First Place: Duty Before Honor by silvershiner (FFN: Silver Shine) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Ripple Effect by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
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Category: BEST 'SASUKE RETURNS'
First Place: Understanding by neon_world (FFN: NeonWorld) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: Ripple Effect by reimars (FFN: rayemars) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Third Place: Break Even by paperninja (FFN: Winter Weatherman) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
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Category: BEST TEAM FIC
First Place: The Reinvention of Memory by rabbitprint (FFN: Luc Court) - Nominated by shafted_artist
Second Place: Break Even by paperninja (FFN: Winter Weatherman) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Blessed Be Those Who Mourn by mylilchickadee - Nominated by shafted_artist
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Category: BEST CRACK PAIRING
First Place: Duty Before Honor by silvershiner (FFN: Silver Shine) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Second Place: Respect and Understanding by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Third Place: Aqua by animeshen (FFN: Ninja Shen) - Nominated by shafted_artist
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Category: BEST SMEX SCENE
First Place: Some Light Reading by superduperotaku (AFFN: J-Pop Princess) - Nominated by serenanna
Second Place: Breathless by incandescence - Nominated by riza
Third Place: Party of Three by superduperotaku (AFFN: J-Pop Princess) - Nominated by serenanna
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Category: BEST WORK IN PROGRESS
First Place: Beautiful Fighter by shizune_senpai (FFN: ronsmyhero) - Nominated by serenanna
Second Place: Dirty Deeds by serenanna (FFN: Serenanna) - Nominated by superduperotaku
Third Place: The Tortured by Serenity Komoshiro) - Nominated by ane_s_thesia
Honorable Mention: Found by korinacaffeine (FFN: Fallacy) - Nominated by ivyadrena
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So many great fics! >.< I've been reading one great story after another over the past months, it's been a little overwhelming. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!!! We'll be contacting all the winners over the course of the next day to let them know officially that they've won. We've also decided to, on top of everyone recieving banners for placement, also give winners choices in what awards they'd like. Stuff ranging from simple icons all the way to a custom s2 layout of their choosing. ^_^
So, thanks again, all. There will be another addition to this contest sometime in the future, a semi-annual type thing. But on top of that I do believe April is planning on setting up smaller contests for smaller categories. So make sure to keep an eye on this community for future stuffies!
♥