and then he was answered

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Front-half-of-the-alphabet Yuletide recs, this time!

Hopes and Fears and Fidgets (1288 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Matilda - Roald Dahl
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Matilda Wormwood, Jennifer Honey, Mrs Phelps (Matilda), Lavender (Matilda)
Summary:

Four things Matilda wanted to be when she grew up, and one thing she became.

This is an absolutely lovely look at Matilda's life, and really? Her final conclusion is only natural.

Far From the Sun (2730 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 2/2
Fandom: Jonathan Coulton
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Original Character/Original Character
Summary:

Addison has always felt just a little lost, until she meets someone who can tell her where she came from.

Based on the song "I'm Your Moon," but I can pretty much guarantee you you don't need to know the song to enjoy this. It's gorgeous and ethereal and absolutely lovely.

Attack Chickens, Children, and Other Hazards of Suburban Life (1361 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Calvin & Hobbes, Hobbes and Bacon
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Calvin/Susie Derkins
Characters: Calvin (Calvin and Hobbes), Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes), Calvin's Mother (Calvin and Hobbes), Calvin's Father (Calvin and Hobbes), Bacon (Hobbes and Bacon), Susie Derkins
Summary:

“I'd hate to have a kid like me.” - Calvin, The Authoritative Calvin And Hobbes

This is my first awareness that Hobbes and Bacon is even a thing, but based on the fics it got this year, it's a thing I'd very much enjoy. Of the two I particularly enjoyed this one.

Travel Writer (1326 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect
Summary:

Arthur and Ford decide where to travel to next.

Poor, poor Arthur. XD

Shipmates (3948 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Hark! A Vagrant
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Brigand/Nemesis
Characters: Pirate (Hark! A Vagrant), Nemesis
Summary:

"A pair of immoveable combatants, locked in an eternal struggle.” He puffed his pipe. “That’s what one o’ them newspapers called us,” he added, complacently.

Age of Sail, Kate Beaton-style. You can't lose!

A House is not a Home (1087 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Greek and Roman Mythology
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Artemis (Greek and Roman Mythology)
Summary:

Artemis seeks justice for a defenceless child.

And this, ladies and gentlemen (and others), is why you don't piss off Artemis.

V is for Virgil who died en flambé (1374 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Addams Family - All Media Types, Gashlycrumb Tinies - Edward Gorey
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Wednesday Addams
Summary:

Wednesday Addams must put together a family tree for a school project. The teacher asks for creativity, and Wednesday obliges.

In which Wednesday Addams is my favorite ever.

An Abecedary of Tragic Ends, Explicated for the Reader (2600 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Gashlycrumb Tinies - Edward Gorey
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: Major Character Death
Summary:

Twenty-six drabbles on the Gashlycrumb Tinies.

(Spoiler: it doesn't end well.)

Fair warning: The canon is about children dying in horrible ways, and so is this. But it's also funny, gallows-humor style.

The Golden Apple Tree (1653 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Enchanted Forest Chronicles - Patricia Wrede
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Morwen (Enchanted Forest)
Summary:

In which Morwen's garden has some unexpected visitors.

This. This is why Morwen is my favorite ever. Just... this.

Save The World (1528 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Billy/Penny (Dr. Horrible)
Summary:

Sometimes there's a second chance within a second chance.

Penny comes back to life and tries heroing. It gets complicated, as it should. But this is awesome.

First and Foremost (2988 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Discworld - Terry Pratchett
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Carrot Ironfoundersson/Angua von Uberwald
Characters: Angua von Uberwald, Carrot Ironfoundersson, Cheery Littlebottom, Salacia "Sally" von Humpeding, Sacharissa Cripslock
Summary:

From Angua’s office, with the door cracked, being a captain wasn’t all that different from being a sergeant.

The last of the things that I betaed this year. It looks at how being a Watchman first isn't necessarily the best thing for the ladies of the Watch, and the fact how to handle people who think you shouldn't do what you love.

Cold and Hot (1109 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Daria (Cartoon)
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Daria Morgendorffer, Jane Lane
Summary:

When Lawndale High has a snow day, Daria retreats to a safe place.

Daria and Jane being themselves. Reads like part of the show.

Arrow's Flight (2288 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Brave (2012)
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Merida/Young Dingwall
Characters: Merida (Brave), Young Dingwall, Original Female Character
Summary:

The castle denizens often joked about how safe they felt, guarded by the queen's arrows and the king's teeth.

The moral of this story is Never Invade Scotland. I love this look at Merida growing up, making friends, finally making her choice, and defending what's hers.

A Wood Carver's Daily Work (2671 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Brave (2012)
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Mor'du (Brave), The Witch, Maudie (Brave), Hubert (Brave), Harris (Brave), Hamish (Brave)
Summary:

The wisp that was Mor'du isn't yet done with the Witch.

Resolution for the bit characters! Absolutely lovely.

Understanding In the Middle of the Night (1787 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Brave (2012)
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Merida (Brave), Elinor (Brave)
Summary:

Merida's been tired lately and Elinor just wants to make sure everything's okay.

In which Elinor and Merida solve a problem. Without any bears.

Douse the Street Light (1698 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Bell Book and Candle (1958), Captain America (Movies)
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Nicholas Holroyd/Howard Stark
Characters: Nicholas Holroyd, Howard Stark, Gillian Holroyd, Queenie Holroyd, Sheppard Henderson
Summary:

On a stage, in front of an audience, Howard Stark is charming.

Sitting next to you with a broad smile on his face, a twinkle in his eyes and a drink in one hand, he is ... not less charming, Nick decides.

I was a little dubious about the crossover aspect at first, but it definitely works. This is a lovely continuation of the BBaC 'verse (and the author borrowed my plea to let Gil keep on witching, so I'm a VERY happy camper!).

Lobelia and Aconite (2823 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Addams Family (1991)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warning: Author Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Gomez Addams/Morticia Addams
Characters: Gomez Addams, Morticia Addams
Summary:

A boy ... a girl ... an open grave.

In which Gomez falls in love at first sight, Morticia has taken steps to ensure her sister's happiness, and they're every bit as darkly adorable as they are in the films.

Nobody Likes Packing (1108 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Addams Family (1991)
Rating: General Audiences
Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Wednesday Addams, Pugsley Addams, Pubert Addams
Summary:

Wednesday is going to college. The hardest part might be what to take.

I love this story for what passes for family bonding among the Addamses and... for the cameo at the end. I may have squeaked.

Aaaaand that's all, unless and until I poke at Madness!