GritAndDust
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Work in progress. "Search for the value of that which you seek, for alchemy already knows." Alchemy knew what Edward wanted when his fingertips touched that circle, but Edward did not yet understand how value differs from price, how equivalent differs from equal. The Gate calculates with one small difference, and Trisha Elric lives - but the cost may be too high for Edward to afford.
[ Originally published on FFN 16 June 2009. A very detailed, very slow exploration of the creators' headcanon through Edward's eyes - and sometimes Roy's - with lengthy discourses on alchemical theory, juicy helpings of political intrigue, a few near-death experiences here and there, and maybe an assassination attempt or two. Explores in detail the political and social spheres of Amestris and beyond in the context of Roy's ladder-climbing, aided by Edward's presence as a researcher. You could consider this a fix-it, but it's more like a highly involved worldbuilding reboot. Long-running, takes time between updates, but chapters are 20-30k long. Be prepared to indulge and suspend your disbelief. Leave canon at the doorstep; this is something else entirely. ]
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- Part 1 of Catalysis 'verse
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A peaceful Earth, five major powers united in global governance. An International Space Service, exploring the stars for new homes and signs of life.
An ever-expanding Alternia, convinced of its own supremacy, willing to tolerate no threats, willing to acknowledge no others.
A species with a history drowning in its own blood, in turning on itself, in destroying anything that seems other, in taking any excuse for a war.
(That last one was humanity. Trolls are about to find out they've made a big fucking mistake.)
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14 Sep 2020
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you might think this is some hard sci-fi off the first story. but don't get it twisted boy does it change
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Futaba decides to take Comiket by storm or die trying. Yusuke just wants it in writing that he's going to be paid for this.
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12 Aug 2025
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There’s a part of Noelle that idly wonders when her relationship with Kris took a turn into what it is today. But the thought makes her smile somewhat bitterly, because she knows she’s fooling herself. She knows the answer.
Because here’s the thing: Noelle remembers vividly the last day she ever spent hanging out with Kris.
Or, a more specific catalyst for Noelle and Kris' falling out after Dess' disappearance.
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12 Aug 2025
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Throw Away Your Mask by MollyPollyKinz for spartanqueenem
Fandoms: Persona Series, Persona 5, Persona 4, Persona 3
04 Sep 2024
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Instead of dying, Akechi finds himself eight years in the past. With his persona abilities still intact, he has to find a way to stop the end of the world.
And work with a bunch of teenagers who thinks he's a child.
Akechi would've preferred to stay dead.
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- Part 1 of No More Pretending
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12 Aug 2025