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Author has written 34 stories for Dragon Age, Elder Scroll series, Mass Effect, Saints Row, and Star Wars. My name's Brooke and sometimes I write things. You can find me on tumblr [ ohbeniko ] and AO3 [ ohlawsons ] where I'm much more likely to be posting writing these days. What I'm Working On A rewrite of Recompense, part one of Irrevocable Coalesce: swtor KotFE/timeskip fic, part three of Irrevocable Happenstance: one-shots set during Irrevocable Dust to Dust: hardboiled crime/noir Mass Effect AU Completed Works The Hero and the Champion Why the Hero of Ferelden Owes Me Lunch (abandoned) "In Dreams": Chapter 18 Interlude A Pup Treading Underfoot Secrets of a Sinister Nature Attitude CollisionThrough Gilded Eyes (abandoned) Irrevocable Irrevocable is a four part series that will cover the events of Forged Alliances through Knights of the Eternal Throne. One part fix-it fic, one part shamelessly self-indulgent long fic. Main pairings are f!SI/Theron and f!JK/Lana, though there are a variety of other pairings included, such as f!SW/Quinn, f!JC/Felix, OFC/Koth, etc. Part One: Recompense: Set during Forged Alliances, currently being rewritten. Part Two: Ostensibly:Set during Shadow of Revan and Rise of the Emperor.. Part Three: Coalesce:Set during the KotFE timeskip. Part Four: Set during KotFE/KotET. |
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Canonisation by Cressida Isolde reviews
A series of one-shots detailing the sometimes-strained relationships between the F!Boss and her lieutenants. Currently covering Saints Row 2. Pairings .. possible? Some changes from the games.
Saints Row - Rated: T - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 45 - Words: 98,413 - Reviews: 222 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 189 - Updated: 12/29/2017 - Published: 2/13/2013 - Boss/PC, J. Gat, Dex, Troy B.
Undercover Boss: Sith Academy by biqua reviews
It isn't unheard of for a Jedi Knight to show up at the Sith Academy on Korriban, wanting to be trained in the ways of the Dark Side. However, usually, that Jedi Knight isn't secretly a Darth, and Revan isn't impressed with how Malak has been running things in her absence.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,798 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 6 - Published: 4/23/2016
Questionable Cargo by BuriedBeneath reviews
There was once a time when Captain Raya Dace drifted comfortably alone and under the radar of any galactic authorities. But, when a thief and a farmboy intrude on her cozy routine, she's forced to embark on a chase that will drag her (kicking and screaming) across a galaxy determined to get her killed. And if she finds love along the way—wait, who said anything about love?
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 53,853 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 9/3/2015 - Published: 2/1/2012 - [Corso Riggs, Smuggler]
Thedas Does Disney by WitchcraftAndTrickery reviews
What if Thedas was a bit more musical? What if Thedas was a bit more animated? What if Bioware was run by Walt Disney? A collection of parodies set to Disney songs, crossing Origins, Awakening, II and Inquisition. [53: My, what a guy.]
Dragon Age - Rated: K+ - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 53 - Words: 51,426 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 68 - Updated: 7/17/2015 - Published: 12/28/2012
Losing Even That by court.von.D reviews
She didn't expect "The Butcher of Torfan" to have a sense of humor. Or a heart.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 125,400 - Reviews: 200 - Favs: 351 - Follows: 444 - Updated: 3/31/2015 - Published: 4/2/2014 - [Miranda L., Shepard (F)]
Maric Therin and the Sacred Ashes by jankmaster98 reviews
When someone who likes Dragon Age and Monty Python and Holy Grail has too much time on their hands what do you get? Not a decent story that's for sure, but maybe you will want to take a look at this anyway. A strange crossover that was a result of too much Monty Python mixing with DA characters. Try to enjoy, please?
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,376 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 2/9/2014 - Published: 8/10/2013 - Maric T., Alistair, Sten, Loghain M. T.
Twiblight by Midnight Hawk reviews
Bella Amell is just your average ordinary mage. Cullen Edwards is a Templar with a dark brooding secret. Perhaps together they can overcome the dark forces that are threatening to tear Ferelden apart? Probably not, but we'll have some laughs on the way.
Crossover - Twilight & Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Romance/Parody - Chapters: 15 - Words: 15,851 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 6/15/2010 - Published: 1/19/2010 - Bella, Cullen - Complete
Rocks Fall, Everyone Dies by evie vie reviews
Stuck in camp for a few days, the party tries its hand at a game of Hideouts & Mobsters.
Dragon Age - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,911 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 6 - Published: 2/7/2010 - Complete
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you know you can't have me (but you kiss me anyway)
It's just meant to be a fun night out – until Sophie begins talking about the past and Reyes begins thinking about the future, and all the pieces of a long-term plan begin to fall into place. Or; Sloane's party, with all the kissing and drinking and heartfelt rooftop conversations it entails.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,873 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/10/2017 - [Sara Ryder, Reyes V.] - Complete
Vidcalls reviews
Business might keep Sophie and Reyes separated after the conclusion of their work on Kadara, but that doesn't mean they can't take time for the occasional message or visit. Or: some f!Ryder/Reyes interactions post-Kadara, because Bioware didn't give us enough in-game. Spoiler warnings will be marked at the beginning of each chapter.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,176 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 7/28/2017 - Published: 4/3/2017 - [Sara Ryder, Reyes V.]
i'm made of something you can't take reviews
She's spent her whole life being told that the Stone rejects her and the Ancestors won't even recognize her, but it's this, the way Alistair sees right past the brand, that's breaking through the bravado that Talia has so carefully built up.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,458 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Published: 7/24/2017 - [Alistair, Brosca] - Complete
aegis reviews
It's been a long ten months for the Alliance. But they still have a long way to go, and Empress Vaylin has turned her attention from her wayward family to the growing thorn in her side. As alliances are made and secrets are revealed, Rei realizes that the Tirall family is far more complicated than she'd originally thought. [KotET fic, AU in that Vaylin gets a redemption arc]
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,939 - Reviews: 2 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 6/22/2017 - Published: 5/9/2017 - [Sith I., Theron Shan] Imperial A., Trooper
instinct reviews
Kira just wants to spend a nice, romantic evening out with her girlfriend; naturally, Cerberus intervenes.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,392 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/15/2017 - [Shepard (F), Samantha T.] - Complete
Business As Usual reviews
Reyes had to wonder how often Ryder conducted business with her clothes off, and if this was something he'd have to look forward to every time she stopped by. And as far as the drinks were concerned, Reyes considered that debt thoroughly paid.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,515 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 5/11/2017 - Published: 4/25/2017 - [Reyes V., Sara Ryder] - Complete
Parallels and Connections reviews
Drabbles and fics set before and during each of the class stories. Update 8: "Jealous" [SI/Theron, IA & Theron]; Update 9: [Smuggler/Corso]
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 7,269 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 4/27/2017 - Published: 4/24/2016 - Imperial A., Sith I., Sith W., Smuggler
we shared nothing but storm
One shots and ficlets set in my canon worldstate, covering everything from shippy moments to backstory to some much needed downtime for our weary heroes. [Alistair/f!Amell, Fenris/f!Hawke, Blackwall/f!Trevelyan]
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 8,836 - Published: 4/17/2017 - [Alistair, Amell] [Hawke (F), Fenris]
to the victor go the spoils reviews
From working on a small farm on Mindoir to serving on one of the Alliance's most advanced warships, Calliope Shepard has always lived by the same simple motto: speak softly, carry a big stick, and celebrate at every chance you get. She's not about to let a little thing like the impending destruction of the galaxy ruin her tried-and-true approach to life. [Shoker. Updates Sundays.]
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,780 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 4/9/2017 - Published: 2/10/2017 - [Shepard (F), Joker]
to fall together
the galaxy keeps bringing them back to each other, but it isn't meant to last. a collection of drabbles and mini-fics covering all three games.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 3,166 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 4/8/2017 - Published: 9/26/2016 - [Shepard (F), Miranda L., Ashley W.]
the art of impulse control reviews
Sloane lies dead at her feet and Reyes stands vulnerable before her. Sophie knows what the right choice is, here, the logical choice, the choice she should make - but she's always been a little too selfish and a little too impulsive; and besides, isn't "making up" the whole point of fighting? [f!Ryder/Reyes]
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,234 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 4/5/2017 - Complete
promises, promises reviews
Reyes knew all about the Pathfinder before he ever met her. He knew all about her supposed exploits and triumphs in the name of the Initiative, knew all about the alliances she'd secured and the trails she'd blazed. He'd expected the bravado and charisma - he hadn't expected the crooked grin that was as much an offer as it was a promise. [f!Ryder/Reyes]
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,777 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 9 - Published: 3/30/2017
The Things That Matter
Commander Natalie Shepard has a bit of a history with her flight lieutenant, but they've long since worked through any lingering awkwardness. Mostly. When she and Kaidan go on a double date with Joker and his girlfriend, it leaves them all thinking about the past, what-ifs, and all the things that are most important. Inspired by a double date prompt on tumblr. [Shenko, Shoker]
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,192 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/14/2017 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A., Joker - Complete
taste the freedom on your lips
Choices are difficult, and Olivia Amell is used to decisions being made for her. First the Circle, then the Wardens - and now she has nothing, nothing but an impossible task and an unending array of choices. A collection of one shots that will span Origins. [Alistair/f!Amell]
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,084 - Updated: 1/26/2017 - Published: 1/17/2017 - [Amell, Alistair]
Of Mabaris and Men reviews
A collection of one shots and short fics spanning all three games. Various wardens, hawkes, inquisitors, and pairings. Will be uploaded in small batches as I catch up with everything posted on my tumblr. Update 20: "Awakening Excerpt 03" [f!Orlesian Warden/Nathaniel]
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 19,857 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 1/11/2017 - Published: 8/18/2013
Recompense reviews
Assaulting a Jedi temple, reclaiming the Sith Academy, uncovering a massive, galaxy-wide conspiracy - all in a day's work for the former Cipher Nine. But that doesn't mean that she, or any of the old friends and new allies she finds herself working with, are prepared for the consequences. Will follow Forged Alliances.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,576 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 12/13/2016 - Published: 12/5/2016 - Imperial A., Jedi K., Lana Beniko, Theron Shan
Ostensibly reviews
Monumentally terrible ideas are what Darth Nox does best - and going to Rishi is her worst one yet. Between the Revanites, Theron Shan, and trying to navigate increasingly complicated Sith politics, Nox finds she may have gotten more than she'd bargained for. Will cover Shadow of Revan through Ziost.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 30 - Words: 106,905 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 12/6/2016 - Published: 12/19/2015 - [Sith I., Theron Shan] [Jedi K., Lana Beniko] - Complete
red reviews
They taught her peace, then set her on the path to war.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,714 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/17/2016 - [Darth Marr, Jedi K.] - Complete
Personal Matters reviews
After the mess that is the mission on Tatooine, Davri tries making friends. Jorgan refuses to cooperate.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,752 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 9/22/2016 - [Trooper, Aric J.] - Complete
Fragmented Destiny reviews
The Wrath is little more than a myth, a shadowy figure working silently to sculpt and bend the Empire to her will. The Barsen'thor is an eager and eccentric member of the Jedi Council, well-known for her work in both politics and academia. They find themselves forced to work together - but not all allegiances end with the mission. Update 2: "Starlight" pt. 1, Lana/SW
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,897 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 9/13/2016 - Published: 7/26/2016 - [Sith W., Lana Beniko] [Jedi C., Theron Shan]
Catharsis
or: five nights in steelport; each is somehow more difficult than the last.
Saints Row - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 986 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/15/2016 - [Boss/PC, Shaundi] - Complete
To Have Loved and Lost reviews
From the moment Reiyaxa set her eyes on Lord Zash, she was drawn to her.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,698 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 9 - Published: 5/14/2016 - [Sith I., Zash]
Lesson One reviews
She's gathered around her a group of Force users who are nothing but loyal to her, who could be manipulated as she saw fit and wouldn't dare question her. They're pawns, as Kreia puts it, and yet Senna has no desire to bend Atton to her will — not like she does the others.
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,214 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 5/6/2016 - [Atton R., Exile/Meetra Surik] - Complete
Rules Are Made to be Broken
Malavai Quinn is an impeccable Imperial officer working under a distinguished Sith lord. Raz'shana is a crass bounty hunter who happens to be best friends with said Sith. All she really wants is to get under Quinn's skin and crack his perfect resolve - and eventually, he wants to let her. Various one-shots/drabbles. (Or, the Quinn/f!BH trainwreck I never anticipated writing)
Star Wars - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,355 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/21/2016 - [Malavai Q., Bounty H.] Mako, Sith W.
The Hero and the Champion reviews
The Warden-Commander of Ferelden receives a letter from an old friend, requesting that she visit Kirkwall to meet her family - the Amells. She expects a little bit of homesickness and a little bit of awkwardness, but isn't prepared for the treachery and hatred she encounters. Set at the beginning of Act 3 and details how Olivia Amell and Marian Hawke first met.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 20,538 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 10/22/2015 - Published: 7/7/2013 - Amell, Hawke (F) - Complete
Bridges, and How to Burn Them
See, the thing about revenge is that it's a funny thing. It makes you do things you wouldn't normally, and most people aren't very fond of being hunted down in the name of justice. A set of connected one-shots spanning SR2-4. f!boss/Shaundi and m!boss/Johnny pairings. Requests welcome.
Saints Row - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,155 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 4/1/2015 - Published: 3/24/2015
Coincidentally reviews
Aubrie Trevelyan just wants to get the Circles back in order. Ava Lavellan is trying to come to terms with her Dalish heritage. Seda Adaar is looking for a way to make her mark on the world. But somebody in Haven has a very different plan for all three of them. Multi-Inquisitor AU of sorts.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,841 - Reviews: 1 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 3/24/2015 - Published: 1/23/2015 - Blackwall, Solas, Josephine M.
Why The Hero of Ferelden Owes Me Lunch reviews
The Blight through the eyes of the snarky, shadowy hunter Fiah as she overcomes her tragic past, falls in love, and tries (but invariably fails) to keep her bold opinions to herself. Original dialogue and storyline as well as a unique twist on the canon storyline. Includes Cousland, Tabris, Amell, Brosca and my OC. NOTE: Discontinued.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 24 - Words: 51,363 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 10/5/2014 - Published: 7/21/2013
The Traynor Initiative reviews
Because the world needs more Shepard/Traynor. Small drabbles that will be updated in groups of three or four due to their short length, focusing on Shepard and Traynor's relationship and how it develops throughout the war. Prompts welcome.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 4,650 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 5/10/2014 - Published: 4/24/2014 - Shepard (F), Samantha T.
Attitude reviews
Kielle Tabris has been waiting a long time to get out of the Alienage; after she and several other women are abducted, she finally gets the push she'd been looking for. Accompanies "Why The Hero of Ferelden Owes Me Lunch" but can be read alone.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 852 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 5/3/2014 - Complete
Through Gilded Eyes reviews
Sulira has shirked her responsibility as Dragonborn, choosing instead to focus on her job as arch-mage. But when an errant experiment sends the high elf to Kirkwall, she's thrown into a world of impoverished elves and imprisoned mages. How far will Sulira go to right these wrongs, and how will Garrett Hawke respond when the consequences force him to flee with Sulira back to Skyrim?
Crossover - Elder Scroll series & Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,725 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 4/3/2014 - Published: 8/9/2013
Collision reviews
As Tanya, Alistair, and Morrigan set off into the Brecilian Forest, they discover that someone has already been sent to search for Witherfang. Accompanies "Why The Hero of Ferelden Owes Me Lunch" but can be read alone.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,491 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 9/15/2013 - Complete
Secrets of a Sinister Nature reviews
Landon Amell has a few secrets up that robe sleeve of his. One is as simple as kissing a snarky little elf, but the other is decidedly more sinister. Accompanies "Why The Hero of Ferelden Owes Me Lunch" but can be read alone.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,166 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 8/31/2013
A Pup Treading Underfoot reviews
A quick look at Tanya Cousland's life before she became a Grey Warden. Meant to accompany "Why The Hero of Ferelden Owes Me Lunch".
Dragon Age - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,031 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 8/4/2013 - Cousland, Fergus C. - Complete