Retreating from Reality

Rabid rats and fats cats in a bag!! I've never encountered so many errors and horrors from youtube before. Seriously, youtube have something against me today, and it took me practically forever (or at least, it feels that long) to post this video. I actually wanted to broadcast this video on Christmas day itself, but well, didn't manage to make it X3

That, and originally, I wanted to create a Basch/Ashe Christmas Special Video (well, something along those lines), but sadly, I couldn't complete it in time, and now, I'm not sure if I should continue with the project, erm, unless someone is interested... XP And the fics, well, I'll have something up by New Year... hopefully :D

Also, though, this might be a little late, I'd still like to wish everyone Merry Christmas ;)

Title: Forget About Love
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Character(s): Balthier, Basch/Ashe
Song: "Forget About Love" from Aladdin: The Return of Jafar
Rating: G
Summary: Sneaky Balthier is up to one of his mischieves (again!). As he tries to 'convince and advise' Ashe to forget about her love for Basch, by singing about his distaste for love and romance. His plans in separating (or uniting?) Ashe and Basch obviously backfired (or worked?) when the couple finally realises the feelings they share deep down and that they just can't 'Forget About Love' ♥

 

I obviously deserve to be shot for neglecting all those who commented on my previous video (with a bazooka or flamethrower for galatea23 's case, take your pick and I won't run away!).

But in any case, yes, astrangerenters , I'm probably the most predictable creature you've ever seen XD Which is why part II of the Hercules/Final Fantasy XII series appeared. I do share a love-hate relationship with this video, because, at certain segments, it was a breeze, other times, I feel like breaking fingers, and pulling Ashe out of the screen, just so I can throttle her. Though, somehow, I do pity little Larsa at 1.10, who not only had to put up with Ivalice politics, but had to listen to Ashe's love life problem as well. Poor little guy! 

Well, Ashe definitely have my full attention when she rants on about her love life! God knows what she'll do (or what she can do) if I ignore her! XD

Title: I Won't Say (I'm In Love)
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Character(s): Ashe/Basch
Song: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Hercules
Rating: G
Summary: After Basch's journey from Zero to Hero, the spotlight then turns to Ashe, who finds herself, well, romantically attracted to Basch, but stubbornly denies her heart. And how does she deny these growing amorous feelings? By singing, of course!! XD

 

This is one of my older videos (quite obvious from the poor quality cutscenes), and I think it is about time that I upload at least one of my Basch x Ashe video tribute to my journal. Seem to me, its been a while since I made a Basch/Ashe video, and I still think this fandom, generally lacks of it. Shall make another one soon, with them singing a duet. Any suggestions? X3

Some time ago, the sweet and patient artemischan wrote a fic-bit with the prompt "Precious" for me (and answered to my many outrageous request), thank you very much, dear. I still melt over it whenever I read it again XD

"Precious" by artemischan:

"When he had promised her his sword, he had meant it as a knight to his liege; but somehow, somewhere, over their journeys to defeat Vayne and regain Dalmasca's independence, that promise had come to mean something more, to both of them, turning them from knight and princess to companions, to something even more...precious than that."

Title: Precious
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Character/Pairing: Basch/Ashe
Song: "Precious" by Yuna Ito
Rating: G
Summary: Precious is the name of this song, and I believe that Ashe only notice how precious Basch is to her after he left for Archadia. As for Basch, I'm more than willing to bet that his feelings for her are more than loyalty.


Well, enough said, and I do hope that you'll enjoy this video. As usual, comments and criticism are highly appreciated ^_^

And so, with some kind encouragement from both mariagonerand diorelli, I decided to post this fic on my LJ for record purpose. Also, to pressurize myself to continue this fic and stop myself from dragging my feet any further than I already have. Let's see if I can finish this fic by April Fool next year. Cause I certainly have a surprise for those who bear with me to the end.

Or maybe I'm just fooling myself... XP

Title: Prologue
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII 
Series: Courtly Love
Characters/Pairings: Ashe, Basch
Rating: PG
Summary: What if the person you love is presumely dead? Would you continue to wait for him or would you settle on the arranged marriage forced unto you?