A continuation from my previous list of Top 10 Most Emotional Anime Moments, here comes my list of what I think are the best anime openings of all time. Random I know.

For many people, myself included, the opening sequence of an anime series is often what will catch a viewer's attention and even hook them onto a show that they had no intention of watching beforehand. Perhaps my following choices might inspire you to do the same?

( Onwards! )

Title: Memento Mori
Author: Lily (lily_lily)
Fandom: Code Geass R2
Characters/Pairings: Suzaku/Kallen

Summary: In the aftermath of the Zero Requiem, Suzaku and Kallen do what they do best.

  one-shot; post-series 

Dedicated to yinake

( 'There’s an itch in her hands that won’t go away.' )

Pairing bias? Me? You bet ♥

[03] Code Geass (Suzaku/Kallen)
[01] Final Fantasy VII (Cloud/Tifa)
[05] Tales of Legendia (various)
= 09 colorbars

Teaser:



( Tied my tongue in pretty bows with yours. )

Don't mind me - just organizing my life. Or at least, my fanfiction projects.

In-progress

A Natural Progression (Tales of Lengendia) In addition to her duties as Maid of Honor to Senel and Shirley’s wedding, Norma has also taken it upon herself to meddle in Chloe’s love life (oh dear). Possible Walter/Chloe

a;ldsfjsdfepo!! I love writing in Norma's POV. I love this fic, period. I love it almost as much as I love my lychee drinks. Sadly, it's my least popular story. But that's okay because that means I get to take my time finishing it without worrying constantly about my next update to keep readers still interested in reading. ♥ Everytime I write a chapter, I write it with Norma's voice replaying in my mind. And then I re-read everything and chuckle. La la la... Srsly, I've never felt more enjoyment in writing a fanfic than with this one. So yeah, I'll be taking my sweet-ass time finishing it then.

The Definition of Happiness (Code Geass) Kallen is cynical, distracted, and burnt out. Suzaku is trying to get through life without too much pain. Everyone else is in it for the lolz except maybe Gino who just wants to get laid. Throw in a café and a dysfunctional family of lovable misfits and maybe we can get a decent love story. Or, you know, not. A/U, Suzaku x Kallen

Not much to say except, SUZAKU/KALLEN, YESSSSSSS. I usually hate A/U type stories but with this one, even with the A/U setting, I think I tied in enough canonical instances to get away with it.

Operation: Happily Ever After (Code Geass) Just another crazy school event orchestrated by Milly involving paintball, hungry cats, stairs, tic-tac-toe and Lelouch dressed up as a dragon. Oh and Suzaku and Kallen get married. ....Wait, what? Lelouch/Kallen/Suzaku, Suzaku/Arthur

I feel really bad that my updates are so sporadic with this one. It's just, I feel like a lot of people have high expectations for this fic humor-wise, so I don't really want to disappoint anyone if I can't make them laugh in every single chapter. D: But yeah, I'll get right on updating this soon eventually...

Better (Code Geass) Forty truths (and counting) about Gino and Kallen Gino/Kallen

LOL. This is probably going to be a never-ending type deal. Or at least until I run out of inspiration.


Upcoming

Three Times Reno and Rude Could Have Had Sex But Probably Didn't (Final Fantasy VII)

I have nothing to say.

Three Times Reno and Rude Could Not Have Had Sex But Probably Did (Final Fantasy VII)

I'm sorry.

Untitled (Tales of Legendia) Legendia from A to Z.

Basically a series of several one-shots or drabbles or something to that effect, concerning the cast of Legendia. It'll make more sense when it's done. At least I think it will. HAVE FAITH IN ME KAYZ?

Untitled (Code Geass) Of friendships and unexpected attractions and the aftermath of the Zero Requiem. Of growing up and letting go. Nunnally/Suzaku

Holy shizznat, is it the end of the world? Has Lily finally cracked? To be honest, I don't know what's gotten in to me either - a Suzaku fic without pairing him with Kallen? Good lord, will I be writing Suzaku/Lelouch next? But, you know, I've always felt the pull of a good Nunna/Suza fic since the series' finale. I can't help but see Nunnally harboring a sense of resentment towards Suzaku for killing her brother (no matter if the two had been in cahoots from the start) but also clinging on to him because of his deep ties to Lelouch and vice versa. Realistically, I can't see Nunnally initially coping well with the loss of her brother and even though Suzaku has moved on, he's still as screwed up in the head as ever which make for a fun write. Basically, this fic is delving into my interpretation of Nunnally and Suzaku's relationship after the Zero Requiem. Haunted by her brother's memory and driven by the pressures of her job in diplomacy, my version of Nunnally is someone who is no longer quite functioning. Similarly, Suzaku after adopting Zero's mask, is trying not to feel burdened by the past but is finding that easier said than done.

This is going to be a gift for Cady, a rl friend whose been sexually harassing me to write Nunna/Suza for god knows when. It was only matter of time that I caved from all her abuse I suppose... Anyways, I have this whole majestic plot already played out in my head for this fic. But it probably won't see the light of day until I finish my in-progress works first.


Maybe

Untitled (Code Geass) At the Ashford Academy All-Girl Boarding School, Kallen's rather uneventful life gets turned upside down upon meeting her roommate - a beautiful, mysterious "girl" by the name of Luluko. A/U, Lelouch/Kallen

This has been on and off in my mind for ages. And omg yes, I'm aware that it's not even a Suzaku/Kallen or a Suzaku/Kallen/Lelouch... it's a Lelouch/Kallen!!1 That is, if I go through with it. It really just depends on my mood after I get all my other crap finished first. I think this idea was born out of a personal desire to prove to myself that I'm capable of writing a Kalulu(that IS the offical fan name for the pairing, right? Cuz I can't remember) without barfing a little in mouth like I used to... Hrm. But we shall see. We shall see.

So a friend and I got into a discussion about anime that have reduced us into blubbering, sobbing idiots. I don't know about you guys but I've had my share of crying buckets. I even compiled up a list for fun! So bring out the Kleenex and enjoy~

(and yes, spoilers are a given)

( If none of these causes you to shed a tear than you have no soul )

Title: Operation: Happily Ever After
Author: Lily (lily_lily)
Fandom: Code Geass
Characters/Pairings: Ashford student council, Lelouch/Kallen/Suzaku, Suzaku/Arthur

Summary: Just another crazy school event orchestrated by Milly involving paintball, hungry cats, stairs, tic-tac-toe and Lelouch dressed up as a dragon. Oh and Suzaku and Kallen get married. ....Wait, what?

  third-person narrative; crack 

Chapter Two: ( 'Sometimes I just want to be held.' )

So.

I was seized by an overwhelming urge to make an amv today. It was literally a spur-of-the-moment kind of thing and since I had the entire day off that was pretty much what I did.

( I found God on the corner of 1st and Amistad )

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radicalfire made icons!!!1 W00T!

Title: A Natural Progression
Author: Lily (lily_lily)
Fandom: Tales of Legendia
Characters/Pairings: Norma + Chloe friendship, Senel/Shirley, possible Walter/Chloe, allusions to Jay/Moses

Summary: In addition to her duties as Maid of Honor to Senel and Shirley’s wedding, Norma has also taken it upon herself to meddle in Chloe’s love life (oh dear).

  Norma first-person narrative; post-game 3 yrs 

Chapter Two: ( Rape! No consent! )

must.... update....fics....

x___X

Title: A Natural Progression
Author: Lily (lily_lily)
Fandom: Tales of Legendia
Characters/Pairings: Norma + Chloe friendship, Senel/Shirley, possible Walter/Chloe, allusions to Jay/Moses

Summary: In addition to her duties as Maid of Honor to Senel and Shirley’s wedding, Norma has also taken it upon herself to meddle in Chloe’s love life (oh dear).

  Norma first-person narrative; post-game 3 yrs 

Chapter One: ( Haha Moses in a shirt. What a hoot. )

Title: Critical Point
Author: Lily (lily_lily)
Fandom: Tales of Legendia
Characters/Pairings: Suzaku x Kallen

Summary: Kallen is captured by Suzaku and Suzaku's attention is captured by Kallen.

  Kallen third-person narrative; R2 episode 10 speculations 

Part Four (final): ( “So you were a virgin,“ )

Title: for all the tea in china
Author: Lily (lily_lily)
Fandom: Code Geass R2
Characters/Pairings: Gino x Kallen

Summary: 20 MORE truths about Gino and Kallen. A sequel to this.

  20truths format; post-series 

A/N: Dedicated to my himehikari

( “You have a picture of Lelouch on your wall.” He pointed out when he first saw her bedroom. )

Title: gathering sunlight
Author: Lily (lily_lily)
Fandom: Naruto
Characters/Pairings: Sakura, Sai, Naruto

Summary: Sai is good at drawing.

  A/U, character death 

( “You really are a wreck, ugly.” Sai’s smile never falters, but his eyes were a vortex of anger. )

Goodbye Code Geass. It was a fun ride while it lasted.

( spoilers galore of course )