Foundations
"So what's the verdict? Do I get back in time? I bought a new dress, Babs. It's red. It's short. It's *breathtakingly* chic. If I don't get to wear this dress, you're a dead woman."
"Please, please, *please* tell me we have something to do tonight!"
"The life of a superhero is a constant battle against the forces of evil. But *somebody* has to do it!"
"Are you prepared for what it means to care about her? Or are you just playing with the fire for a little while? It's easy to see the sparks are there. But I'd hate to see either one of you get burned by the out-of-control flame."
"I am a butterfly..."
Category: Humor/Romance
Rating: G
Continuity: Comic
Summary: It's Valentines's Day! If you think it'll go normally, you don't know the Birds of Prey!
Archivists' Comments: ::snickers:: Read this! ::doubles over in laughter::
Rinascita - Lisa
Category: Action/Angst
Rating: PG
Continuity: Comic
Summary: In the aftermath of Cry for Blood, Helena Bertinelli is no longer the Huntress. She has no intention of ever returning to that life...at least, that's what she's been telling herself up till now.
Ashley's Comments: No one, and I mean NO ONE could write a better kick-off to this series than Lisa. No one. This is the most amazing story I've ever read, and I've been ready to burst with excitement ever since I had the privilage of seeing the early versions of it. I am HONORED that it's archived here. This will not disappoint.
MINI-SERIES: "The 'Friends' Series" by Syl Francis, Terri Hayes, and Recceana Valourwynne
*Friends - Syl Francis
Category: Drama/Angst
Rating: PG
Continuity: Comic
Summary: Dinah is stunned at the tragic news of Ollie's death; a friend offers his own special type of comfort.
Archivists' Comments: Short and sweet, and totally in character. I officially state that I never want BC sicked on me. Ever.
*Someone to Watch Over Me - Syl Francis
Category: Angst/Action/Romance
Rating: PGish (::shrugs::)
Continuity: Comic
Summary: While on a mission, Black Canary is taken prisoner by the KOBRA. Batman and Nightwing immediately launch a rescue mission, but Dinah won't settle for being a damsel in distress.
Archivists' Comments: EEEEEEE!!!!!!!! All I can say is, *this* is the story that made me a believer in the Bruce/Dinah relationship!!! Brownie points for having Nightwing say "Bat-destructo beam"!!
*La Vida Loca - Terri Hayes
Category: Angst/Action/Romance
Rating: PG-13ish (::shrugs::)
Continuity: Comic
Summary: The son of an old friend of Oracle's is kidnapped, and Black Canary comes to the rescue. Someone decides to pay her a visit, and her reaction puts a strain on things.
Archivists' Comments: Okay, really stinky summary, but this one kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning. Terri does a great job picking up where Syl left off and then giving her a great set-up for the next fic. I *love* the action in this.
*That Don't Impress Me Much - Syl Francis
Category: Angst/Action/Romance
Rating: PGish (::shrugs::)
Continuity: Comic
Summary: In Cannes, while on a mission, Canary meets up with someone...and it might not be who you think it is. ;)
Archivists' Comments: This baby has it all. Humor, action, romance, banter, lingerie supermodels, motorcycles, stupid celebrities, terrorists, hostages...the usual, right?
*Asking - Recceana Valourwynne
Category: Angst/Action
Rating: mild PG
Continuity: Comic
Summary: �Okay.� Roy eased a smile onto his face. �Let�s try that again. Hi. Now you say �hi� back. Okay?�
Archivists' Comments: Squee!! This is great - solid action, dialogue, and characterization, with just the right amount of sweetness and angst. My new favorite word is "pancakedom".
Eyes of Youth - Ashley
Category: Drama/Angst
Rating: G
Continuity: Comic
Summary: Life for Helena Bertinelli has never been exactly smooth sailing. But even she didn't expect to be hit this hard. Even she couldn't have anticipated the kind of perception one could receive from the most surprising of sources.
Lisa's Comments:
blue = miniseries that's not ours, yellow = someone else, green = Lisa, purple = Ashley
