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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
X-Men Comic Drabbles
X-Men Comic Drabbles by Mara Summary: A series of unconnected drabbles. Mood, setting, and pairings will vary.
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 […]
Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather by Mara Summary: Stuck inside during a snowstorm, the residents of the Ultimate X-Mansion talk. CONTINUITY: Whenever you like . NOTES: Readers of my Enterprise fic will see a resemblance to my story “Making History.” I happen to like this format. So sue me. Thanks for the beta to Captain Average, the superhero […]
A Pleasant Madness
A Pleasant Madness by Mara Summary: Vicki’s not exactly a typical girl. That’s okay, though, because Henry’s not a typical guy. Author’s Chapter Notes: This is a hastily written present for Dragonsinger, in the hopes that it will cheer her up. Thanks to Medie for providing an emergency plot bunny. Unbetaread, due to time constraints, […]
A Vampire’s Best Friend?
A Vampire’s Best Friend? by Mara Summary: Magic really sucks, you know?