Diversions & Digressions | fanfiction by mara
In Flight
In Flight
by Mara
Summary: Jean finds that train rides are good places to think deep thoughts.
CONTINUITY: X2 didn’t happen, okay?
NOTES: This is based on a Challenge in a Can from
http://www.dymphna.net/challenge/: Jean/bittersweet/jewelry. Tremendous thanks
are due to Domenika, Naomi K., and Victoria P., all of whom provided assistance
on New York commuter trains to this Washington-area commuter. This story [...]
Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe)
Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe)
by Mara
Summary: The Rosh Hashana sermon of Rabbi Jacob Bloom of Congregation Beth Tikva.
Story Notes:
At the end, you will find a glossary of any terms related to Judaism not already translated in the text. Also, I should note that The Rabbinical Assembly’s statement is almost a direct quote, but not quite. [...]
From Our Dissension
From Our Dissension
by Mara
Summary: Often both sides of an argument seem clear-cut to the participants.
CONTINUITY/SPOILERS: X3 spoilers ahoy! Be aware, however, that in my
version of X3, the Phoenix storyline *didn’t* happen.
NOTES: This story is MsCongeniality’s fault, for giving me the idea
while we were discussing the multitude of scenes missing from X3.
Thanks to Minisinoo and Xandri [...]
Flirting With Objects
Flirting With Objects
by Mara
Summary: When Scott loses a bet to Jean, she comes up with a…unique way for
him to pay up.
Author’s Chapter Notes:
The title is from an essay by Jean Baudrillard. Heh. Thanks to Medie,
Cassie, Trollprincess, KayJay, Yahtzee, Blue_braces, Tasha, my mother, and most
especially Mo for answering my questions.
This was written for Kalimando in the [...]
Point of Departure
Point of Departure
by Mara
Summary: “An involuntary return to the point of departure is, without doubt, the
most disturbing of all journeys.”
Author’s Chapter Notes:
This story is for Tommygirl (storydivagirl) for the 2006 XMM Ficathon.
Thanks to Lilacsigil for research assistance. And my undying gratitude goes to
Seema and Blue Braces for their betas, which pointed out all the bits [...]
X-Men Comic Drabbles
X-Men Comic Drabbles
by Mara
Summary: A series of unconnected drabbles. Mood, setting, and pairings will vary.
Ami, Pas Amoureux (Friend, Not Lover)
Ami, Pas Amoureux (Friend, Not Lover)
by Mara
Summary: Northstar and Iceman chat post-Uncanny 415
NOTES: I don’t generally write “between the lines” fics, but this issue so
desperately called for it, I found myself sitting in bed fiercely scribbling
away while my husband waited impatiently to turn out the light. There isn’t any
sexual content here, but if you’re squicked [...]
A Cat’s Work Is Never Done
A Cat’s Work Is Never Done
by Mara
Summary: A day in the life of Ultimate Professor Xavier’s cat.
NOTES: This is a response to the Ultimate X website
(http://ultimate.comixtreme.com/home.html) Fan Fic Challenge: “A Day in the Life
of Ultimate Cat.” More challenges, please, this was *fun*!
Conservation of Energy
Conservation of Engery
by Mara
Summary: What happens when the laws of physics meet the Marvel Universe?
NOTES: This story began when Avi looked at a picture of Bobby Drake. After a
short discussion of physics, we hashed out this plot (such as it is). Thanks to
Askani’daughter for the beta and giving me my snarky ending.
An Impossibility (The Red Queen Remix)
An Impossibility (The Red Queen Remix)
by Mara
Summary: “She has a lot to think about, and her mind won’t stop spinning.”
NOTES: This was written for the “We Invented the Remix…Redux” challenge, in
which I remixed bounce’s “An Impossibility”, which can be found on her site at
her site. As with bounce’s original, this story takes place around New [...]