DNAngel Fanfic Recs

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Fear by White Aster

Summary: Once, when Hiwatari Satoshi was in fifth grade, there were several boys who decided that he was easy prey.

Characters: Satoshi

Pairings: None

Category/Genre: Unspecified verse; General

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Bullying

Length: 1k

Status: Oneshot

Mod Note: Satoshi's childhood is only implied in canon, but this fic is a great imagining of how he might have been growing up. It’s really interesting to see that even as a child, Satoshi is all ice and logic, and I really like the idea that he’s been haunted with nightmares of Krad even before Krad came to him. It’s really chilling. -Nila

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Red Roses & White Wings by Inky Iris

Summary: Daisuke receives a scholarship for art at Ouran. With everyone urging him to accept, he begins his new term at Ouran. However, he begins to find that Ouran isn't your normal school.

Characters: Daisuke, Dark, the Host Club

Pairings: Daisuke/Riku

Category/Genre: Manga, Crossover with Ouran High School Host Club; Humor, Drama

Rating: General Audiences, Teen

Warnings: None

Length: 4k

Status: Work In Progress, Hiatus

Mod Note: A DN/OHSHC crossover that does not, for once, focus on the fact that Tamaki and Dark sound alike! (Though that’s because both series are manga-influenced this time around, I suppose.) It’s actually really interesting how Daisuke hesitates to go to Ouran, and not at all surprising he can see through Haruhi right away when he gets there. The Host Club’s antics are, of course, as crazy as in canon. The characterization on both ends are really good. This fic hasn’t updated in a few years, but I kind of want to see what will happen, especially since I get the feeling Satoshi might be joining Daisuke at Ouran, so things might get way more exciting (though that’s only my speculation of course). -Nila

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Fangirling at Midnight by lal nila syrin

Summary: Towa doesn't like it when people find out about her hobby--especially Argentine. But it's Argentine, what can she do?

Characters: Towa no Shirube, Argentine

Pairings: Argentine/Towa

Category/Genre: Manga-verse; Humor, Fluff

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: None

Length: 1k

Status: Oneshot

Mod Note: The little canon interaction between Argentine and Towa that we’ve had so far left me wanting more, and this drabble helped to satisfy that craving.  These two are hilarious together--Argentine’s quietness and stunted social skills mixed with Towa’s natural enthusiasm is really a sight to behold.  It wouldn’t surprise me at all if something similar happened in the actual manga. -Aki

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Dark Paintbrushes by GammaCavy

Summary: Satoshi had a habit of ambushing Daisuke in the art room on his birthday, at least this time he didn't get pinned to the wall, only given a present.

Characters: Daisuke, Satoshi

Pairings: Daisuke & Satoshi

Category/Genre: Manga, post-canon; Friendship

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: None

Length: 1k

Status: Oneshot

Mod Note: I have to say that this is one of the saddest happiest fics I’ve ever read and I felt a lot of emotions that I can’t really explain. I was moved to tears the first time I read it, and even on rereading it, my heart hurt. The idea is so simple yet it’s executed in a way that will pull your heartstrings, and it’s as mysterious as it is heart-wrenching. I’m very impressed with this kind of writing--especially since GammaCavy managed to tell such a good story in less than a thousand words. -Nila

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I will be leaving tumblr for a while. The queue is still up, but Aki will be running this blog on her own for now, so things will probably be slow.

Sorry I can’t explain why here.

Nila

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Alphabetical SatoDai by Dreaming-Of-A-Nightmare

Summary: Because of a poll, I have to write an ABC drabble collection for this pairing. Plenty of fluff, angst and the like is in store, so what are you waiting for? See what I have here for you.

Characters: Daisuke Niwa, Satoshi Hiwatari

Pairings: Satoshi/Daisuke

Category/Genre: Manga-verse; Romance, Angst

Rating: Teen and Up

Warnings: blood, implied violence (note: each chapter is an independent story and therefore not all include warning-worthy content)

Length: 17k

Status: Complete, Collection

Mod Note: A series of oneshots that are short and sweet (or angsty).  They all offer various insights on Satoshi and Daisuke’s relationship in whatever form it takes.  Canon moments between the two always make my heart beat faster and I’m pleased to say that this author’s writing gives me the same feeling.  My personal favorite is the “Intricate” chapter. -Aki

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Happiness by Baka Neko

Summary: Emiko and Kosuke have no love story.

Characters: Emiko, Kosuke

Pairings: Kosuke/Emiko

Category/Genre: Unspecified verse; Romance, Drama

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: None

Length: 1k

Status: Oneshot

Mod Note: Really, super, super cute romance development from Emiko’s perspective. You really get a sense of Emiko’s younger years here, and how her feelings for Kosuke developed despite her one-track mind. Short, sweet, and simple ❤. -Nila

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A Foreign Perspective by lal nila syrin

Summary: He was just some Japanese art student. He wasn't special, he wasn't noticeable, and he wasn't someone Danny ever thought he would find a friend in.   

Characters: Daisuke Niwa, Danny Fenton/Phantom, various

Pairings: Daisuke/Riku (mentioned)

Category/Genre: Manga-verse, Post-Canon, Crossover with Danny Phantom; General

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: character death, violence, blood, spoilers for both series

Length: 187k

Status: Complete

Mod Note: I went into this fic knowing nothing about Danny Phantom beyond what I’d seen on my tumblr dash.  When the first few chapters were coming out, I marathoned the entire series because of this fic.  Even so, if you’re reading it for one series and not the other, Nila does a great job of making it so you don’t have to be familiar with both to be able to read it.

As this explores the possibilities of post-canon DNAngel, it really gives a lot of insight into how various characters have changed, whether for better or for worse.  It’s also from the perspective of the DP universe, so readers get to learn about those changes as Danny learns.  It’s fascinating to see the bond that forms between Danny and Daisuke over the course of the story.  -Aki

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Wind Shear by Mina Lightstar

Summary: Too many things reminded him of Dark.

Characters: Daisuke, Satoshi

Pairings: Satoshi/Daisuke, Daisuke & Satoshi

Category/Genre: Unspecified verse, post-canon; general, friendship

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: None

Length: 1k

Status: Oneshot

Mod Note: It’s really short and sweet without being too angsty about the subject of Daisuke’s feelings about Dark after the end of the series, and the Satoshi/Daisuke pairing is really subtle and it can be read as a friendship fic if you want. It’s a great snapshot of their relationship really, and it truly gives you feelings of “cute”. I found this fic to be particularly inspiring when I was writing some of my own fics--the imagery is beautiful and it’s great prose too! -Nila

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DN Angel Fan Fiction - After the Bullet

Satoshi pins Daisuke to the wall of the school building. One arm presses against Daisuke’s neck, the other reaches for his pistol. His breathing is ragged and his shirt is soaked in a cold sweat. His hand shakes as he raises the pistol. The tip wavers.

“Hiwatari-kun…what are-” Daisuke starts.

“I told you Niwa, this gun only works on Dark. I will erase him one way or the other.”

Continue Reading… 

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Mod Note: Really interesting take on what could have happened in the end of Part 1. Prepare to get your heart hurt, though... the bullet caused Daisuke to forget Dark so it’s interesting to see that interaction. (It’s marked as “to be continued” but there’s no continuation that I know of, unfortunately!) -Nila

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Upon the Wings of Art and Science by Ginger Freak

Summary: What would happen if Max and her flock end up in some town on the coast of Italy searching for the last of the Itex Corporation, where a certain phantom thief resides? Suspence! Lots of laughs, action and craziness. Warning Mild Yaoi! Dark/Dai, Max/Fang

Characters: Daisuke, Dark, Fang, Max

Pairings: Dark/Daisuke, Max/Fang

Category/Genre: Anime-verse, Crossover with Maximum Ride; Romance, Drama, Suspense

Rating: Teen and Up

Warnings: Implied abusive relationships

Length: 123k

Status: Work In Progress, Hiatus

Mod Note:

I first stumbled across this fanfic back in the day when blogspot was still popular and the Maximum Ride books had a blog. They linked this fic back when it was still just starting out, so I had no idea where it was headed. That said, it makes for an interesting crossover what with all the winged kids.

It’s been years since I read it though I do remember being surprised at the Dark/Daisuke pairing in this fic, along with where Satoshi (and Krad) were in the plot. The summary wasn’t kidding when they said it was crazy--at one point Dark separated from Daisuke and had his own body, which I’m pretty sure was mainly a plot device for shipping and romance purposes. Fang’s interactions with the antagonists of DNAngel are really interesting too.

For the writing style itself, there’s a lot of somewhat random Japanese sprinkled here and there, and it’s obviously and heavily anime-influenced. Still, if you don’t mind overlooking it and are into all the stuff in this crossover, it could make a good read.

~ Nila

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Dare You to Live by ElvenDestiny

Summary: Four years after the twins left together, Riku returns alone to a changed world, unwillingly dependent on Dark's protection. He cannot chase away the pain of her past, but perhaps he can save her future...if she would just trust him.

Characters: Riku Harada, Dark Mousy

Pairings: Dark/Riku, Satoshi/Daisuke (mostly in the background)

Category/Genre: Anime-verse; Romance, Hurt/Comfort

Rating: Teen and Up

Warnings: character death

Length: 69k

Status: Complete

Mod Note: A Riku-centric fic set years after the events of the anime.  Much has changed since then, and while some of it is clearly obvious when you first get into the story, there are others that take time and effort to dig up.  It really expands on Riku’s character as a whole, as well as her never-ending connection with Risa, Dark, and everyone involved with the events that occurred in Azumano despite the changes that time inevitably brings.  The premise of this fic in the first place was quite fascinating to me, since I’d never really considered Dark/Riku as anything other than one-sided--not to mention temporary--until I stumbled upon this.  At the time I first bookmarked it, the story was a work in progress, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was finished when I hunted it down all these years later.  The writing over all is just as good as I remember it being when I first found it.  -Aki

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Liar, Liar by Reizna

Summary: Seven times Risa Harada lied. Seven times Satoshi Hiwatari caught her lying and kept his mouth shut, observant as always. When the truth came, he cared a little, but remained silent.

Characters: Satoshi, Risa, Daisuke

Pairings: Satoshi/Risa, Dark/Risa, Daisuke/Riku

Category/Genre: Anime-verse; Drama

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: None

Length: 1k

Status: Oneshot

Mod Note: It’s mainly a Satoshi/Risa fic from Satoshi’s perspective, but since it’s Satoshi’s perspective the pairing isn’t really in-your-face so that’s nice. It’s a good short, succinct story. -Nila

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Holiday Experiences by moroitsubasa

Summary: Satoshi had never celebrated the holidays and now, thanks to Daisuke, he ends up having to experience them all. The question is will he enjoy them enough to want to them a second time?

Characters: Satoshi Hiwatari, Daisuke Niwa, various

Pairings: None

Category/Genre: AU; Humor

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: None

Length: 20k

Status: Work in Progress, Hiatus

Mod Note:  Even without the curse, it seems like Satoshi’s destined to be socially repressed in some way, and in this universe he hasn’t really experienced holidays growing up with family or friends.  However, Daisuke’s holiday experiences aren’t always “normal” either, so there’s shenanigans to be had from both sides at any given point.  It has a light-hearted atmosphere, particularly since Dark and Krad don’t exist as curses in this universe.  They do show up eventually, under rather unexpected circumstances.  A universe with Krad as something other than manipulative or without ulterior motives really threw me for a loop, but given it’s an AU, it’s not entirely unwelcome.  -Aki

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Earnest Dedication by Kagome-reincarnation

Summary: Kousuke thinks about his life since meeting Emiko. Oneshot.

Characters: Kosuke, Emiko

Pairings: Kosuke/Emiko

Category/Genre: Unspecified verse; Angst, Romance, Family

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: None

Length: 1k

Status: Oneshot

Mod Note: Really good fic on Kosuke’s relationship with his family--it’s surprisingly sad, which you don’t really expect out of a Kosuke/Emiko fic. It goes off the headcanon that Kosuke hasn’t been around for several years, and it’s a good introspection on how he feels about that. It’s a really good read! -Nila

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Stuck by lal nila syrin

Summary: The Niwas told Satoshi not to go into the basement. Satoshi went anyway--and got stuck with the most unexpected person.

Characters: Satoshi Hiwatari, With

Pairings: None

Category/Genre: Manga-verse; General

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: None

Length: 1k

Status: Oneshot

Mod Note: Nila’s characterization of With in human form is always a joy for me to read.  He’s blunt--if not a little unintentionally rude--but still manages to give off the vibe of the cute little rabbit we all know and love. ❤  As he doesn’t really get to actually speak his mind much in canon other than non-verbal responses, seeing him interact with Satoshi as well as his views on the Hikari in general is rather pleasing.  -Aki