[#002] Before The Storm (Pacific Rim)

[zaluzianskya]

Theme Prompt: Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Before The Storm
Fandom: Pacific Rim
Rating/Warnings: G, no warnings
Bonus: No
Word Count: 153
Summary: Yuna has waited her whole life for this one fight. (AKA, I don't always write Pacific Rim fanfiction but when I do it's about characters who weren't even in the movie.)

( There's only one name she's listening for. )

[#002] Come Marching Home (Chrono Trigger)

[ser_pounce_alot]

Theme Prompt: Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Come Marching Home
Fandom: Chrono Trigger
Rating/Warnings: PG
Bonus: No
Word Count: 993
Summary: The tatters of his life are held together by the webbed skin that now slimes between his fingers.
Notes: Title from an OC Remix track of (mostly) the same name.


( Come Marching Home )

[#002] Control (Skulduggery Pleasant)

[corvinity]

Theme Prompt: Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Control
Fandom: Skulduggery Pleasant
Rating/Warnings: PG13? (implications of murder, implications of war, implications of POV character being a terrible person)
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 479
Summary: Introspection. Pre-canon, China Sorrows, and the difference between what she was and what she is.

( i promised that i wouldn't do it again )

[#002] Fry, Fry Again (Rune Factory 4)

[sarajayechan]

Theme Prompt: Practice makes perfect
Title: Fry, Fry Again
Fandom: Rune Factory 4
Rating/Warnings: G
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 997
Summary: Frey decides to do something about her husband's middling to poor cooking skills.


( You tried, though, that's the important thing. )

[#002] Cuisses de Gasoline (Final Fantasy VII)

[masu_trout]

Theme Prompt: Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Cuisses de Gasoline
Fandom: Final Fantasy VII
Rating/Warnings: T, some mild language
Word Count: 936
Summary: The care and feeding of a catatonic Cloud Strife. [Pre-canon, Zack & Cloud]

( Devil ride roast is our menu for tonight. )

[#002] Human Practices (Steven Universe)

[abandoned_quiche]

Theme Prompt: Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Human Practices
Fandom: Steven Universe
Rating/Warnings: PG-13, slight pre-series spoilers
Bonus: No
Word Count: 968
Summary: None of the Crystal Gems know anything about looking after children, but perhaps it is time that they tried.

( Human Practices )

[#002] Odds Are We're Gonna Be Alright (Persona 4)

[shiroganeheir]

Theme Prompt: Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Odds Are We're Gonna Be Alright
Fandom: Persona 4
Rating/Warnings: G - Miiiiiiild spoilers for post-Secret Lab P4
Bonus: Yes!
Word Count: 529
Summary: The first day in the TV is extremely enlightening for Naoto.

( Struck by lightning, sounds pretty frightening )

[002] Early Works (League of Legends)

[wallwalker]

Theme Prompt:
Title: Early Works
Fandom: League of Legends
Rating/Warnings: Death. Murder and mayhem, albeit couched in a lot of fancy language (which is pretty much what this character does.) Probably not safe for work for that reason.
Bonus: Yes. (I think so, at least.)
Word Count: 500
Summary: Artists seem to universally despise their early works. Jhin was no exception.

( 'Persistence is the key to perfection.' )

[#002] A Convincing Shot (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

[charliewhiskey]

Theme Prompt: Practice makes perfect
Title: A Convincing Shot
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Rating/Warnings: None
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 955
Summary: Willow is trained on how to use the crossbow.

( Now she felt like a failure. Buffy had stood up for her. )

[#002] Motherhood (My Little Pony Friendship is Magic)

[cybra]

Theme Prompt: [002] Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Motherhood
Fandom: My Little Pony Friendship is Magic
Rating/Warnings: Minor spoilers for Cadence’s backstory as revealed in Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 993
Summary: Princess Celestia has been a mother figure but never a mother. Until now. (Inspired by this post.)

( This was going to be harder than she thought. )

[#002] Vision Control (Original)

[cybra]

Theme Prompt: [002] Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Vision Control
Fandom: Sparks Online (Original)
Rating/Warnings: Brief mentions of disturbing imagery
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 835
Summary: Someone deals with their most recent flood of visions of the future.

( Oh. Good. There you are. Let's do this. )

[#002] Unlimited Supply (Elder Scrolls: Skyrim)

[darjeeling]

Theme Prompt: Practice Makes Perfect
Title: Unlimited Supply
Fandom: Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
Rating/Warnings: PG
Bonus: No
Word Count: 531
Summary: A locked chest presents an enticing opportunity.

( You're the one who suggested I learn how to do this... )

[#002 | PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT] Voting Post

[darjeeling]

Just as strong a showing on this challenge as the last one, congratulations to everyone!

( List of entries )

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Voting closes Sunday, February 14th, at 9:00PM EST.

[#002] No Worries (Pitch Perfect)

[canadiandiamond]

Theme Prompt: [002] Practice Makes Perfect
Title: No Worries
Fandom: Pitch Perfect
Rating/Warnings: n/a
Bonus: No
Word Count: 366
Summary: Following one of their first practices, Chloe gives Beca a little pep talk.

( I’m not worried about doing great, I’m worried about not dying. )