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Posted on November 28, 2009 @ 1:51 pm
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The Heart of Everything. A Princess Tutu AU fic. (check out this post to learn more!)
Rating: PG-13/T
Chapter Seven ~ 18,600 words. [Prologue] [Chapter One] [Chapter Two] [Chapter Three] [Chapter Four] [Chapter Five] [Chapter Six, Part One] [Chapter Six, Part Two]
Summary: Morning comes, and Ahiru, having to face both her secret and her fears, makes a choice that will change everything. Meanwhile, the second ball is about to begin.
( The next few moments were little more than a blur to Ahiru. She knew what was going to happen, knew there was no way out this time, but still, she shut her eyes tight, desperately willing her body to stay the same, only for a few more moments, just a little longer. Despite her best efforts, however, there was the same rush of familiar sensations, -- dizziness, warmth, pain -- overtaking her with ease. The pull of gravity took effect as she grew heavier. She heard the sound of someone catching their breath, felt a stiff arm instinctively wrap under her legs so as to catch her, and then --Collapse )
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Posted on March 14, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
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The Heart of Everything. A Princess Tutu AU fic. (check out this post to learn more!)
Rating: PG-13/T
Chapter Six (Part Two) ~ 9,028 words. [Prologue] [Chapter One] [Chapter Two] [Chapter Three] [Chapter Four] [Chapter Five] [Chapter Six, Part One]
Summary: Night falls, and the black swan attempts to fulfill her promise. However, she is unaware of witnesses, which leads to tense encounters and incredible realizations.
( Oh, dear Prince. Do you honestly trust in such lies? You must trust in me instead, for I understand this feeling that plagues you so well. The weight of the world, forced to be your burden. The fates of countless souls left to your actions, and yours alone. You must see it, though. The people of this land are not worth your selfless love. They care only for their own salvation, and they will trap anyone who can give them the means for such a future. Like a beautiful songbird captured within a cold cage. A true tragedy.Collapse )
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Posted on March 07, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
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The Heart of Everything. A Princess Tutu AU fic. (check out this post to learn more!)
Rating: PG-13/T
Chapter Six (Part One) ~ 13,019 words. [Prologue] [Chapter One] [Chapter Two] [Chapter Three] [Chapter Four] [Chapter Five]
Summary: A week has passed quickly. Ahiru struggles to gain a moment's peace before the new ball, but strange memories, pressing questions, and frustrating encounters make her day all the more difficult.
( Beneath her, his crimson eyes were gaping, and the lake rumbled as his ragged breath filled it to the brim. Step upon the surface, he commanded. She did so, and the water stilled like glass beneath the bare soles of her feet, as firm as forest floor. Impossible, she breathed, but still her little body danced along its surface, curled toes creating delicate ripples but never breaking the surface. It is upon this lake, he said, where you will give me your heart.Collapse )
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Posted on February 28, 2009 @ 7:01 pm
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The Heart of Everything. A Princess Tutu AU fic. (check out this post to learn more!)
Rating: PG-13/T
Chapter Five ~ 9495 words. [Prologue] [Chapter One] [Chapter Two] [Chapter Three] [Chapter Four]
Summary: The ball is over, but countless new opinions have been formed -- and some not for the better. Ahiru quickly finds herself losing ground, while Mytho struggles with his own problems, all while a new threat emerges unforeseen...
( Time ran thin, as it was wont to do. Above her, the sky’s darkness crumpled and gave way to the faintest of light, billowing at the tips of the trees. Her bare feet trembled against the dirt, but still she ran, desperate to escape, desperate to elude whatever it was that chased her. The night had barely started, hadn’t it? So soon. The day came so soon, and left no time for dreams.Collapse )
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Posted on February 21, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
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The Heart of Everything. A Princess Tutu AU fic. (check out this post to learn more!)
Rating: PG-13/T
Chapter Four ~ 7213 words. [Prologue] [Chapter One] [Chapter Two] [Chapter Three]
Summary: The ball begins, and a newcomer has unforeseen effects on the festivites. Meanwhile, Ahiru has an interesting experience of her own.
( A disturbance vibrated through the crowd, and countless forms shifted, stepping away to make room for an approaching figure. It must have been whoever had spoken up, Mytho assumed, craning his neck to see. He couldn’t glimpse the new arrival, though, until the final few men and women lingering near him turned to look, and were promptly driven out of the way by the flourish of a feathered skirt, a pale hand beckoning them back -- followed by the woman to whom both belonged to.Collapse )
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Posted on February 14, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
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Yes, I know, I know. Only on the third chapter and there's already a bump in the road? XD;
Anyway, I'm really sorry, but there isn't going to be an update for The Heart of Everything this week. This is mostly due to the fact that my beta-reader, bless her, has been ridiculously busy lately, and I really want to give both her and I a chance to catch up. I'd rather put up a good, well thought out chapter than a rushed, hastily edited one, you know?
Anyway, I apologize! :( I hate leaving people hanging without any explanation, so that's why I'm posting this notice. Fear not! The continuation will be up next week for sure~
Happy V-Day! <3
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Posted on February 07, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
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The Heart of Everything. A Princess Tutu AU fic. (check out this post to learn more!)
Rating: PG-13/T
Chapter Three ~ 7113 words. [Prologue] [Chapter One] [Chapter Two]
Summary: The day of the ball, Ahiru has some interesting encounters, and prepares herself for disappointment.
( The tables were finished. Smooth, golden tablecloths adorned each. Countless empty dishes and ornaments were poised along the lengths, waiting to be used. Both prince and princess turned to watch as a smiling woman skirted around the room, depositing vases of colorful flowers. The ballroom was full, save for the stretch of smooth stone beneath their feet. It would be filled with people instead, sweeping, swaying, twirling.Collapse )
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