From: aixla@juno.com Subject: (arfic-l) Temperantia 1/? Date: 14 Feb 2002 13:54:55 -0800 Title: Temperantia 1/? {Latin for Self-Control} Author: Ailie McFarland E-Mail: aixla@juno.com Feedback: My ego always appreciates it. Rating: PG-13 Distribution: Oh! Well, if it helps at all, I'm gonna say yes. Archive: http://www.geocities.com/aixla/buffy.html Disclaimer: Oz ain't mine. If he was he'd still be with Willow ... or he'd at least be a member of Angel Investigations (tell me he wouldn't be SO cute with Fred). X-Men aren't mine either (although I'd like to borrow Logan for a night or two). AUTHOR'S NOTE: Temperantia is book I of a series I'm planning called "Iunctura," which is Latin for "A joining or relationship." The joining here is the universes of Buffy and X-Men; demons and mutants. In my twisted little universe it is the year 2000, a few months after Oz left Sunnydale for the second time. The mutant phenomenon is just beginning to catch public attention. As for (X-Men) character ages and the like, I'm going to stick closer to the older comic books rather than the more recent cartoons and movie. I think that covers everything ... OH! Since some people's e-mail doesn't support italics, flashbacks will be in //slashes// and telepathy in {brackets} to keep things clear. I hope. CHAPTER 1: WOLVES IN THE WOOD Silver threads hung from overhanging branches, crying icy tears. An occasional drop struck the top of Logan's head, mixing with sweat before trickling down the lines composing his rugged features. The moon was full, the air crisp, and the forest floor had a new carpet of freshly fallen snow. He had just under an hour until the sun peaked its head over the horizon. Mornings like this were what he lived for. Well, mornings like this and the occasional chance to go into combat. Not just fights mind you, brawls. All out fists and claws, no holds barred, winner takes all mayhem. The Professor had taught him control, but you just couldn't take all the beast out of the man. Still, Logan had learned to appreciate the simpler, more serene gifts that life had to offer. Storm had infected him with her love of Mother Nature, and lately Logan just couldn't get enough of her wonderful world. Like most of his fellow X-Men, Logan enjoyed a daily jog as part of a rigorous training program. However, Logan's departure from Xavier's School for the Gifted tended to attract a bit more attention than was normal. // "Hey," one of the newer students elbowed a friend. "Isn't that dude made of metal or something? So ... if he goes out like that, would my tongue stick to him when he came back in?" The older boy sighed. "His skin isn't made of metal doofus. And if you tried to lick him, I think you'd probably lose your tongue. Have you seen those things that pop out of his hands?"// Logan had to admit that his habit of running in sweat pants (and only sweat pants) no matter what the temperature was somewhat odd. Still, "If you're gonna put on all that crap, you might as well run laps inside." //Scott overheard Logan's purposefully loud remark and looked up. His eyes were hidden behind ruby glasses ... and his mouth behind a heavy scarf ... but Logan could read his indignant expression loud and clear. Without a word the younger man strode out the door and into the snow, the thick material of his warm-up suit swishing loudly with every step. Jean just shook her head. "Honestly Logan," she said, looking him up and down. "Shouldn't you at least be wearing shoes?" "Nice to know you care," he smiled slyly. "But you shoulda seen my running outfit in Canada. Wasn't a soul for miles around up there." Logan closed his eyes and projected a mental image of himself. Jean’s mind reading abilities were not her most reliable talent, so there was no way to be sure she received his telepathic pornography. To her credit Jean just smiled and walked away, leaving him to wonder.// Something startled Logan from his daydream. There was a scent on the air, something he had never encountered before. Heavy, musky, he would have sworn it was an animal if not for a hint of ... deodorant? But there was something else intermingled with that. Something dark, unnatural. He paused and closed his eyes in concentration. That's when it hit him; a freight train plowing into his right side. Growling, Logan was back on his feet in an instant, adamantium claws unsheathed. His foe was huge, a six foot wall of muscle and matted fur standing on two legs. Threads of saliva hung from three inch canines, and the muzzle that held those powerful teeth was covered in blood. “Well bub, looks like you already got a taste of something out here,” Logan said as he circled his opponent. “But you ain’t gonna get a bite of me.” With that he lunged forward, hoping to drive the creature to the ground. The wolf-creature dodged quickly to the left, leaving Logan moving forward and off balance. It dug its claws into Logan’s shoulder and leg, and using his forward momentum to toss the man into a nearby tree trunk; a move that would have broken Logan’s back if not for his metal laced spine. Shaking his head to clear it, Logan regained his footing. “That’s twice you’ve gotten me on my ass. Won’t happen again.” The wounds he received were already beginning to close as he moved in again, more cautious this time. Logan faked to the left and then darted by the creature’s left side, just barely raking its arm with the tips of his claws. Razor fine slits appeared, oozing blood in fine rivulets. Bellowing in rage and pain, the wolf-thing wheeled about just in time to see Logan slip by on his opposite side, this time gouging a much deeper wound in its back. The battle continued in this manner for some time. The beast was large and strong, but just not quick enough to keep up with Logan. In a manner of minutes it the trampled snow was fouled by its deep red blood, and no part of its body was unscathed. Weakened by loss of blood, the creature fell to the ground. Logan was on top of him in an instant. “Told ya it would end this way.” The blood-lust was strong in his veins, and he had his arm raised to deliver an artery-severing blow to the neck when the strangest thing happened. All the joints in the monster’s body began to pop. Startled, Logan jumped back. He watched in horror as its limbs contorted in all sorts of unnatural positions, as if the poor bastard was nothing but a marionette on strings. Hair receded, teeth and nails resumed normal proportions, and suddenly Logan found himself standing over the body of a man. “Just a kid,” he said softly, eyes widening. “It’s just a kid.” He knelt to examine the damage. What seemed like small cuts on the large beast were large gashes on the boy’s 5 foot frame. Long red hair was coated in blood, and the rise and fall of his chest as he struggled to breathe was barely perceptible. He was hanging on to life by a thread. “Hold on kid,” Logan muttered as he lifted the boy into his arms. “I’m gonna get you some help.” {Professor!} He screamed mentally, legs pumping faster than he thought possible as he headed back toward the school. {Emergency!} ~*~*~*~ “Ah, the prodigal hobbit returns.” A deep voice chuckled in greeting as Logan crossed the threshold of the mansion. “Hank,” Logan was out of breath. “Not now. Get Jean. Quick.” Henry McCoy looked up from his book, noticing his friend’s bleeding burden for the first time. “Good heavens!” He scrambled to his feet and took the unconscious boy from Logan’s arms. Exhausted, Logan slumped to the floor. “Are you sure you are alright, my friend?” Hank asked with concern. Logan lifted his head. “I’ll catch up in a minute. Get him to the infirmary.” Nodding gravely, Hank gently cradled the boy in his large blue arms and lumbered off. ~*~ Ailie McFarland ~*~ It could be witches! Some evil witches ... which is ridiculous 'cause witches they were persecuted, Wicca good and love the earth and women power and I'll be over here. ~ Xander I may be a cold blooded jelly doughnut, but my timing is impeccable. ~ Oz ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. - To unsubscribe to arfic-l, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe arfic-l" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Mandi Ohlin" Subject: Re: (arfic-l) Temperantia 1/? Date: 17 Feb 2002 03:31:34 +0000 Ailie - Oz and Logan! In the same fic! EEHEHEHEHEHE!! More, please! I must have more! Insane sugar-induced giggling aside... this is great. You've got me on the edge of my chair anticipating more of this crossover! Sorry I can't provide more profound feedback, but I hope this bolsters your ego enough to keep you going on the story. :) -- Mandi Ohlin (Mandolin) member of the SisterHood of Evil fanfic fanatic and nitpicker extraordinaire Michael: What *are* you trying to say? Theo: No turkey, no stuffing, no pie. No nooky. Happy Thanksgiving. --N&A, "Pulp Turkey" http://weirdweb.net _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - To unsubscribe to arfic-l, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe arfic-l" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ailie Subject: Re:Re: (arfic-l) Temperantia 1/? Date: 17 Feb 2002 17:25:18 GMT *LOL* Thanks! Those are two of my favorite people too ... although you notive I went to great lengths to include Beast in the opening chapter. He's definately my favorite X-Man. Still, a guilt ridden Logan is always wonderful ... tee hee I have an orchestra concert this afternoon, but have no fear, chapter 2 coming afterwards. Thanks for the feedback! Ailie ---------- "Mandi Ohlin" writes: Ailie - Oz and Logan! In the same fic! EEHEHEHEHEHE!! More, please! I must have more! Insane sugar-induced giggling aside... this is great. You've got me on the edge of my chair anticipating more of this crossover! Sorry I can't provide more profound feedback, but I hope this bolsters your ego enough to keep you going on the story. :) -- Mandi Ohlin (Mandolin) member of the SisterHood of Evil fanfic fanatic and nitpicker extraordinaire Michael: What *are* you trying to say? Theo: No turkey, no stuffing, no pie. No nooky. Happy Thanksgiving. --N&A, "Pulp Turkey" http://weirdweb.net _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - To unsubscribe to arfic-l, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe arfic-l" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. Ailie McFarland ~*~*~ "What do you fear, lady?" he asked. "A cage," she said. "To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire." ~ The Return of the King ~ ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. - To unsubscribe to arfic-l, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe arfic-l" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ailie Subject: (arfic-l) better article, more details, sad story Date: 17 Feb 2002 17:38:35 GMT Actor Kevin Smith dies after fall in China 16.02.2002 Leading New Zealand actor Kevin Smith has died in a Beijing hospital after he was critically injured in a fall. His agent, Robert Bruce, confirmed that the 38-year-old actor had died. "I received a call from Kevin's family to say that he passed away in his sleep. "It's a shock to us all, and a major shock to the family. They're just trying to come to terms with it all." Mr Bruce could provide no further details. Auckland-based Smith was injured in the Chinese capital 10 days ago and doctors treating him were concerned that he would not recover from serious injuries. The accident occurred on February 6, the day after the actor finished work on a joint US-Chinese production, and as he was preparing to return to NZ. The hunky local star was then to have headed to movie "boot camp" to prepare for what many believed would be his big break, a role in a Hollywood blockbuster starring Bruce Willis. The doctor treating Smith told the Herald last night that staff from China's top movie production house, Beijing Film Studio, rushed him to the Beijing Union Hospital after the fall. Smith was believed to have been on a life-support machine before his death. The doctor, who did not wish to be named, said Smith had suffered a severe injury to his skull and had been in a critical condition. Acting sources have said he was injured when he fell from a great height, possibly six storeys. Li Hao, a spokeswoman for one of the companies involved in Warriors of Virtue II, said Smith, who had completed his film contract the day before the fall, had made a big impression. Smith's wife, Suzanne, and his parents, Geoff and Yvonne, are understood to have been with him. In addition to his wife, Mr Smith leaves his three children, Oscar, 11, Tyrone, 9, and Willard, 3. Mr Bruce said last night that the actor's family wanted to thank everyone who had sent messages of love and support. Smith starred in many New Zealand stage, television and feature films and is perhaps best known for his role as Ares in Xena: Warrior Princess. His ambitions to break into the American movie market were realised when he scored a role in the $US70 million ($166 million) Bruce Willis action film Man of War, due to start filming in Hawaii next month. He had leaped at the chance to go to China because the role allowed him to learn from the stuntman who worked on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Smith, Auckland-born but Timaru-raised, got into acting when his wife and childhood sweetheart saw a casting call while he was sidelined by concussion during the rugby season. He was soon a leading man, happy to laugh at his beefcake image. "A nicer guy you wouldn't find anywhere," said friend and Comedian Mike King. - STAFF REPORTERS Ailie McFarland ~*~*~ "What do you fear, lady?" he asked. "A cage," she said. "To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire." ~ The Return of the King ~ ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. - To unsubscribe to arfic-l, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe arfic-l" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ailie Subject: (arfic-l) better article, more details, sad story Date: 17 Feb 2002 17:39:23 GMT Actor Kevin Smith dies after fall in China 16.02.2002 Leading New Zealand actor Kevin Smith has died in a Beijing hospital after he was critically injured in a fall. His agent, Robert Bruce, confirmed that the 38-year-old actor had died. "I received a call from Kevin's family to say that he passed away in his sleep. "It's a shock to us all, and a major shock to the family. They're just trying to come to terms with it all." Mr Bruce could provide no further details. Auckland-based Smith was injured in the Chinese capital 10 days ago and doctors treating him were concerned that he would not recover from serious injuries. The accident occurred on February 6, the day after the actor finished work on a joint US-Chinese production, and as he was preparing to return to NZ. The hunky local star was then to have headed to movie "boot camp" to prepare for what many believed would be his big break, a role in a Hollywood blockbuster starring Bruce Willis. The doctor treating Smith told the Herald last night that staff from China's top movie production house, Beijing Film Studio, rushed him to the Beijing Union Hospital after the fall. Smith was believed to have been on a life-support machine before his death. The doctor, who did not wish to be named, said Smith had suffered a severe injury to his skull and had been in a critical condition. Acting sources have said he was injured when he fell from a great height, possibly six storeys. Li Hao, a spokeswoman for one of the companies involved in Warriors of Virtue II, said Smith, who had completed his film contract the day before the fall, had made a big impression. Smith's wife, Suzanne, and his parents, Geoff and Yvonne, are understood to have been with him. In addition to his wife, Mr Smith leaves his three children, Oscar, 11, Tyrone, 9, and Willard, 3. Mr Bruce said last night that the actor's family wanted to thank everyone who had sent messages of love and support. Smith starred in many New Zealand stage, television and feature films and is perhaps best known for his role as Ares in Xena: Warrior Princess. His ambitions to break into the American movie market were realised when he scored a role in the $US70 million ($166 million) Bruce Willis action film Man of War, due to start filming in Hawaii next month. He had leaped at the chance to go to China because the role allowed him to learn from the stuntman who worked on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Smith, Auckland-born but Timaru-raised, got into acting when his wife and childhood sweetheart saw a casting call while he was sidelined by concussion during the rugby season. He was soon a leading man, happy to laugh at his beefcake image. "A nicer guy you wouldn't find anywhere," said friend and Comedian Mike King. - STAFF REPORTERS Ailie McFarland ~*~*~ "What do you fear, lady?" he asked. "A cage," she said. "To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire." ~ The Return of the King ~ ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. - To unsubscribe to arfic-l, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe arfic-l" in the body of the message. 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Thank you, The List Owner, Michele Bumbarger _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - To unsubscribe to arfic-l, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe arfic-l" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Mandi Ohlin" Subject: (arfic-l) Alternate Realities down? Date: 27 Feb 2002 19:52:05 +0000 Hey, all - Maybe it's just me and the lovely token-ring network at my work, but I was checking out Alternate Realities on my lunch break and got "403 Forbidden" errors for everything I tried. Is anyone else having this problem? Thanks, Mandi _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com - To unsubscribe to arfic-l, send an email to "majordomo@xmission.com" with "unsubscribe arfic-l" in the body of the message. For information on digests or retrieving files and old messages send "help" to the same address. Do not use quotes in your message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SunStar77@aol.com Subject: Re: (arfic-l) Alternate Realities down? Date: 27 Feb 2002 17:50:14 EST --part1_158.9abe22e.29aebca6_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I'm getting a forbidden message when I try and go there. Sun "What are you doing now?" "We're averting our eyes, Oh Lord." "Well, don't. It's just like those miserable psalms, they're so depressing." God and King Arthur, Monty Python and the Holy Grail --part1_158.9abe22e.29aebca6_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I'm getting a forbidden message when I try and go there.

Sun
"What are you doing now?"
"We're averting our eyes, Oh Lord."
"Well, don't. It's just like those miserable psalms, they're so depressing."

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