MercedesCarellohide bio
 Author has written 19 stories for Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人, Downton Abbey, Fate/stay night, Howl's Moving Castle, Cowboy Bebop, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, and Naruto. Fanfic commissions are currently OPEN! Go here. Hello and welcome! I write fanfiction for fun and as practice for my original work, and a lot of the time it evolves into something more! As you can see, I primarily write for Attack on Titan / Shingeki no Kyojin, although there's a few other fanworks in here too. My work in the first category tends to be heavily biased toward Jean/OC-based stuff, but I also have a healthy preoccupation with more minor characters. I am a fan of the slow-burn, and character-driven work. It should go without saying, but I own nothing apart from my original characters/concepts and plots. All else belongs to their respective creators. Comments and constructive criticism are always welcome! I try to flag where manga spoilers dwell, but please proceed with caution nonetheless -- I am completely up to date in that regard and write accordingly. I am incredibly thankful for all of my readers! My main series, in suggested order of reading: The Jaguar ~ The Burning Titan: Part I & Part II ~ (Something Other Than Flesh*) ~ Hidden Lions ~ Beyond the Gardens of Babylon * 'Something Other Than Flesh' is a Tumblr-exclusive erotica drabble to be found here; it takes place 'off-screen' and while not crucial to the plot of my series, it colors certain events at the end of Hidden Lions and throughout Beyond the Gardens of Babylon that may enrich your understanding of the way a few of the characters behave. Drabble collections include other fun stuff for canon (and OC) characters, offer insight into things that take place 'off-screen', or serve as character studies. Current WIPs: Smorgasbord / Vignettes drabble collections; Beyond the Gardens of Babylon; Seven Saviors, Seven Rogues; Resurrecting the Viper Over at AO3, The Jaguar is being rewritten! 1/25/19 -- I haven't totally abandoned my WIPs! Work and home life has just been very busy, and there hasn't been much encouragement on this front to help with motivation. Eager to at least round some things up. Thanks for your patience! Collaborations: Sutures et le Sucre - over at blackberry-creampuff, with Wings of Wax You can also find and follow me on Tumblr! On my side-blog (devoted to anime and fanfics) I often post Tumblr-exclusive drabbles, sneak previews, character meta, etc. My main blog is also the portal through which to find my original (non-fanfic) work. Fanfic commissions are currently OPEN! Go here. If you need a soundtrack to go with your reading, I'm also over on 8tracks. Fantastic avatar icon copyright the incredibly talented Dana Rune 01/2016 -- commissioned by me. Cover art for The Jaguar by the equally talented ohtobealady. All other cover art is by me. |
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Things Given to Tomorrow by ohtobealady reviews
December 1962 - Sybbie Branson Langston returns to Downton, and to her beloved Donk, to help her family prepare the estate for its public opening. In the process of organizing what were once private rooms, one seemingly insignificant memento reminds everyone that we are all a part of a story that began long before we were born. (A Cobert Holiday Fanfic)
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,118 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 8/23/2017 - Published: 12/22/2015 - [Robert C., Cora C.] Sybbie B., OC
Alphabétique by ohtobealady reviews
A collection of drabbles, all of which have a muse word. Each chapter will be a different word, starting with a different letter, all alphabetically organized. Some are drabbles from my tumblr account, but those that are new will be denoted by an asterisk (*) after the chapter title.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Family - Chapters: 26 - Words: 27,341 - Reviews: 160 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 6/11/2016 - Published: 2/1/2015 - [Robert C., Cora C.] Mary C. - Complete
An English Summer by ohtobealady reviews
Cora Levinson has been given every luxury money can afford, but lacks the name to break through the upper realms of her American Society. Robert Crawley, the heir to the Earl of Grantham, has the name and family history, but is disappointed to learn that his countryseat is in danger of being lost. This is the story of a great opportunity and the way in which it presented itself.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 118,045 - Reviews: 232 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 2/15/2016 - Published: 6/3/2014 - [Robert C., Cora C.] - Complete
Survival: The Second Outpost by Wings of Wax reviews
Part three of the Survival series. Running for Shingashina with Death on their heels, the Survey Corps is forced to stop at the new outpost - Eve's village. There's blood, there's gore, there's death, and plenty of secrets.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,926 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 2/3/2016 - Published: 6/24/2015
Sutures et le Sucre by blackberry-creampuff reviews
Zenas Ronan finds no glory in becoming the new generation of Scouting Legion veteran – his career has been little more than a prodding at an old wound. With the arrival of Wil Ives, a promising young field medic crippled by self-righteousness, it seems as though things are only going to get worse. How far can you blur the line between hurt and healing? [Rated for adult content.]
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 24,461 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 9/29/2015 - Published: 8/9/2015 - Petra R., Erwin S., OC
Survival: Behind the Walls by Wings of Wax reviews
Part two to the Survival series. Now that Eve and her people are safe behind Wall Rose, other problems from the village's past come to light. Her role has changed dramatically, and now she and Alois are responsible for keeping her people safe on the interior. With less than a month before the next expedition, can Eve prove her worth? (Rating for language and violence.)
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 61,602 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 6/17/2015 - Published: 1/20/2015
Humanity's Son by Mononoke-hime x sukai kurora reviews
Levi died in the 57th expedition. In 860, a young teen named Klaus joins the Survey Corps despite his ill feelings towards Mikasa Ackerman and Eren Yeager. As the pain from the past and the present collide as Klaus battles the monsters outside the Walls and inside himself, will he be able to set aside his hatred and survive?
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Tragedy - Chapters: 20 - Words: 37,015 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 3/28/2015 - Published: 7/12/2014 - OC - Complete
Alphabet Soup by Wings of Wax reviews
A series of (prompted) one-shots based around my OC Eve and the rest of her village. It's not necessary to have read the Survival series, but I recommend it for the situations and characters to make sense. [Rated T for now.]
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 5,962 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 2/13/2015 - Published: 2/3/2015
Lolita by Wings of Wax reviews
1. Eccentric tastes and, as some would say, immoral desires lead humanity's finest Commander to the opulent underbelly of the pristine interior. 2. Planning to return to the Underground one last time to honor the memory of his friends, Levi stumbles upon something he never anticipated. 3. Hope- someone or something that may be able to provide help. 4. Miranda. 5. Smut.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 5 - Words: 23,267 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 2/11/2015 - Published: 2/4/2015 - [Erwin S., OC] Levi A.
Attack on Downton: The Incident with the Gardener at Teatime by flamingembersofmacaronhell reviews
"Mr. Groves, he's been…" Anna trailed off, her hands gripping more tightly and her trembling becoming more violent than before. "He's...he's been eaten." /"Has he really? Well, quite an education for a gardener! I must say! What house? Perhaps I can write some references for…" / "No, Your Lordship, not Eton." The group brought their attention back to Anna. "Eaten. As in, devoured."
Crossover - Downton Abbey & Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Parody - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,706 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/31/2015 - Mary C., Sybil C., Jean K., OC
Enticing by jazziisms reviews
Empty blue eyes flickered up to meet his, and he swallowed audibly. He was so used to seeing her smile and laugh; her sweetness and tenderness to everyone she met. Whatever happened to that? Connie x Krista. Oneshot.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,307 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 1/23/2015 - [Connie S., Krista L.] - Complete
You Are My Road by ymirschristas reviews
In 16th Century Constantinople, the culture is colourful, and the wars even more so. Krista, the illegitimate daughter of a bookshop owner, seeks friendship and comfort in a world that does not want her, whilst Ymir, an orphaned apprentice of a fishmonger, seeks to live up to the legend of her ancestry. When they cross paths, their roads become one.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 39,287 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 1/11/2015 - Published: 8/9/2014 - Krista L., Ymir
Survival: On the Outside by Wings of Wax reviews
[Recently edited 1-7] Struggling for life outside of the walls, a tiny village and its meager population wish only for a peaceful existence. But they refuse to go back to Wall Rose, until they are left with no other choice. Tensions run high when the soldiers arrive. [Two years after chapter 33 of the manga- just insert the time. My summaries suck. Rated for language and violence.]
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 71,603 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 12/24/2014 - Published: 9/24/2014 - Complete
Becoming His by ohtobealady reviews
Beginning with the night of their wedding, Cora anticipates and then experiences becoming Robert's new wife. Pre-Canon; Rated M
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,134 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 8/25/2013 - Published: 5/1/2013 - [Robert C., Cora C.] - Complete
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Asking the Nightingale
Seven years following the disbandment of Tekkadan, most of its survivors have embraced their new lives. Ride has not. But he isn't the only one trying to topple Gjallarhorn. When both Ride and Almiria approach Artima for help, how much is Artima willing to sacrifice her own peace - and that of the world - in order to keep an unspoken promise?
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,213 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/26 - Kudelia A. B., Gaelio B./Vidar, Rustal E., OC
Resurrecting the Viper reviews
Following a routine visit to Vingolf, Orga, Mikazuki and Merribit are surprised by the sudden appearance of a practically naked, injured woman. Although Artima seems to have full recollection of who she is, she does not seem to understand the outside world. Against Orga's better judgment, the Isaribi is soon entangled in Artima's quest to find and destroy her old mobile suit.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 33 - Words: 89,213 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 8/18 - Published: 11/27/2016 - Mikazuki A., Orga I., McGillis F./Montag, OC - Complete
Smörgåsbord reviews
A collection of drabbles, mostly originating from Tumblr, posted as I write them. Mixture of canon character (such as Jean, Moblit, Mikasa, Carla Yeager) and OC stuff - focus characters noted in chapter titles. Mix of ratings and subjects, so rated M overall to be safe.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 31 - Words: 38,976 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 7/30 - Published: 5/22/2015 - Mikasa A., Jean K., OC, Moblit B.
The Shining Week reviews
Team Guy have been tasked with finding and returning the granddaughter of General Mifune; due to the lack of information surrounding her disappearance, he suspects she went willingly. A clue may lie in her calling to become a traditional shinobi rather than a samurai. Can she be found before war arrives, and will she be willing to return? [Set during timeskip.]
Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 23 - Words: 55,771 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 1/29 - Published: 2/17/2017 - Mifune, Team Gai, OC - Complete
Seven Saviors, Seven Rogues reviews
Lord El-Melloi II failed to dismantle the Grail after the Fifth War. Ten years later, he gathers seven scattered magi with the belief that they, in a pseudo-War, will finally see his goal through to the end. However, not only does this spawn a second, rogue set of Servants intent on protecting the Grail, his 'Seven Saviors' begin to form their own agendas - and new alliances.
Crossover - Fate/stay night & Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,708 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 10/24/2017 - Published: 12/29/2015 - Waver V., Armin A., Erwin S., Levi A.
Not All Stars Are Fire reviews
There has been peace in Ingary for five years - peace threatened by a spell cast by Madame Suliman's daughter, the Witch of the Waters. When both the visiting Prince Justin's son and the witch disappear, it is up to the King's Captain of the Guard to seek Howl and Sophie's help in finding them and in the process, they discover there is more to the daughter than meets the eye.
Howl's Moving Castle - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 35,347 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 7/27/2017 - Published: 2/25/2016 - Howl, Sophie H., Suliman, OC - Complete
Galatea's Requiem reviews
Dee - a rare immersive art installation AI - was stolen in an attack on Everett Mordechai, a pharmaceutical tycoon affiliated with the erstwhile Red Dragon Syndicate. At first glance the crime seems incidental, but programmer Gideon tasks himself and what remains of the Bebop with finding her. What they uncover is far from incidental, and the fledgling AI has motives of her own.
Cowboy Bebop - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 26,320 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 7/13/2017 - Published: 11/7/2016 - Edward, Faye V., Jet B., OC - Complete
Vignettes reviews
A series of vignettes - drabble-length character studies - for what will hopefully be many of the characters of Downton Abbey in a mix of genres, including future AUs. Individual ratings inside - overall rating may change.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,965 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 12/13/2016 - Published: 9/16/2015 - Thomas, Daisy
Beyond the Gardens of Babylon reviews
The Scouting Legion never returned from sealing the breach at Shiganshina. Convinced the worst could not have happened, the Queen pleas that Mercedes travel in the tentative company of the Female Titan to Wall Maria; the clues they find lead them in search of their fellow soldiers, and into a world with far different horrors than those they leave behind.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 14 - Words: 38,943 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 8/10/2016 - Published: 9/8/2015 - Annie L., Jean K., Krista L., OC
Alphabetique reviews
A series of prompted one-shot drabbles for words for each letter of the alphabet, posted as they were written. Mixture of canon character (such as Jean, Armin, Hanji, Erwin, Reiner) and OC stuff - focus characters noted in chapter titles. Mix of ratings and subjects, so rated M overall to be safe.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 26 - Words: 33,468 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 10/26/2015 - Published: 2/2/2015 - Armin A., Annie L., Jean K., OC - Complete
The Massacre of the Western Division reviews
One-shot. When Trost was breached by the Colossal and Armored Titans, the vast majority of the Western Division of the 104th are caught in downtime without their gear - it's up to a small handful of their fellow cadets to attempt to save them. Rated for gore and a couple of instances of adult language.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,375 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/10/2015 - OC, K. Shadis - Complete
Hidden Lions reviews
Rumors have been circulating of a plot to steal Annie Leonhart from her underground prison. Although mystified by why she has been tasked with investigating, Mercedes is even more shocked to discover that the trail leads yet again to her family – a side she doesn't know. (Sequel to The Burning Titan - not required reading in order to enjoy!)
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 21 - Words: 52,926 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 9/8/2015 - Published: 5/23/2015 - Annie L., Jean K., Dot Pixis, OC - Complete
The Burning Titan: Part II reviews
(Recommend reading Part 1 first!) Leaving chaos in its wake, the Burning Titan has abandoned the Walls to their fate. It heads for the Carello family ranch, Mercedes in tow. With Commander Erwin's backing, Jean leads a small group in a rescue attempt – can he also convince the Titan to save those it just attacked? Or will the love of one woman be the undoing of all humanity?
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 55,818 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 5/26/2015 - Published: 2/5/2015 - Jean K., Marco B., Erwin S., OC - Complete
Change of Heart reviews
One-shot. Nanaba decides, against her better judgment but in light of her changing feelings, to make an effort to look more feminine in order to catch Mike's attention. His reaction is not what she expected. Rated T for language only.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,753 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 5/26/2015 - Published: 3/28/2015 - Mike Z., Nanaba - Complete
The Carousel reviews
(Historical AU) The year is 1919. To celebrate his last week as a bachelor, the wealthy and prominent Erwin Smith takes a group of his fellow gentlemen for one last night out in London. Little do they know what awaits them at The Carousel, a mysterious and opulent underground cabaret-come-gentleman's club that Erwin seems all too familiar with. (Canon characters and OCs.)
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 26,543 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 4/10/2015 - Published: 2/18/2015 - Mikasa A., Armin A., Annie L., Erwin S. - Complete
The Burning Titan: Part I reviews
(Sequel to The Jaguar) As Mercedes and her squad defend the Wall surrounding Trost, they are stunned by the arrival of a Titan covered in flames. But just as quickly as it appeared, it vanishes. Yet more surprising still – and more troubling – is the subsequent appearance of someone she knew to be dead. A promise has been kept, but at what cost?
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 21 - Words: 45,918 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 2/1/2015 - Published: 1/5/2015 - Jean K., Marco B., OC, Rico B. - Complete
The Jaguar reviews
She was borrowed from the Western Division to train with them; after the Battle for Trost, she joined the Garrison. Now, the one person Jean hoped never to see again has somehow transferred to the Scouting Legion. Through it all, Mercedes Carello has remained unchanged - he still can't tell what she may be hiding or why. But to shed light on her, he must shed light on himself.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 23 - Words: 43,845 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 1/5/2015 - Published: 12/17/2014 - Armin A., Jean K., Erwin S., OC - Complete
Like Shooting Stars reviews
(Prequel story to The Jaguar, concerning Mercedes' parents - not required reading in order to enjoy.) The year is 836, before the fall of Shiganshina. Leon and Amaranta live and raise their daughter outside the safety of the Walls: there they supply the Survey Corps with horses by day and hunt Titans - without the help of gear - by night, driven by the urge to explore the world.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Family - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,848 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 1/3/2015 - Published: 1/1/2015 - Ymir, OC - Complete
All That Glitters reviews
One-shot, New Year's special. Mercedes' birthday is in less than three days and Armin has suggested to Jean that he get her a present. Jean, however, has no idea what to get her, despite the entire Corps - even Levi and Commander Erwin - being eager to make suggestions. Will he miss the mark, or find the perfect something special in enough time? Rated T for language only.
Attack on Titan/進撃の巨人 - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,842 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/2/2015 - Armin A., Jean K., OC - Complete