Partners In Crime

More Fran/Balthier cosplay!

2008-09-11T08:49:12Z

Hey guys! A little over a year ago I posted some photos of my Fran cosplay in an entry in this journal. Well, a year later I did another photoshoot with a different Balthier cosplayer, and we got some wicked photos as well! I hope ya'll like Fran/Balthier!

And that's all! I hope you all enjoy! Fran/Balthier OTP!

x-posted to balthierfran, fran_balthier & skypirates

New Balfran Vid!

2008-08-12T18:02:16Z

Hi guys, this is my second balfran video! It's a more soppy one this time, set to the song If Tomorrow Never Comes by Ronan Keating. I'd much appreciate it if you could take a look and comment or rate, even if you don't like it, but I hope you do!

You can find it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJnmC5QLZ5Y

Wait For You - a Balthier/Fran Music Video

2008-08-05T16:33:14Z

My latest Bal/Fran music video. Features a bit of lip syncing on Balthier's part.

Preview

Wait For You - A Balthier/Fran Music Video

fic: Everything Once

2008-07-28T20:33:13Z

It's been so long, too long since I've made a post on here, and I can only apologise. These two deserve so much more love than I can give them at the moment, but here's hoping this drabble will make up for it a teeny bit:

Title: Everything Once
Pairings: Balthier/Fran
Rating:NC_17 - more than one thing implied.
Summary: What leather can bind: Balthier is still, stretches out limbs to make the operation easier...

A/N: For logistika_nyx on her birthday.
Disclaimer: I really wish I own these two. But I don't.

tug here to unwrap

In His Father's House (Adult; Fran, Balthier, Basch)

2008-07-17T17:46:38Z

Characters: Fran, Balthier, Basch, and too many Archadians
Spoilers: post-game setting
Word count: 6273

Written for IJ's kinkfest, July '08, prompt: Final Fantasy XII - Fran/Balthier - roleplay – she lets him be who he was

A/N: Beta'ed and enabled by lynndyre.

While waiting for the Strahl to be fixed in Dalmasca, Balthier and Fran lie low in Archades. The city is not good for them.

New Balfran vid

2008-07-17T14:16:45Z

Hi there, just wanted to let you all know that I've uploaded my very first balfran vid! It's not as amazing as the others that have been posted here but I'm fairly proud of it, so I'd be mega happy if you'd take a look at it and comment; just to let me know what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V2HTuRZaVI

Where is everyone, by the way? This place has been deathly quiet for a while now...

Something to keep you going... :D

2008-06-21T20:06:25Z

Just thought I'd post this up to keep you going until I get the fic I'm supposed to be working on up. I know I posted a while back asking for fic challenges and I've started working on one, but it's not going the way I want it to at the moment and needs a bit more work, so I wrote this when I was taking a break from it. Hope you enjoy it, please review if you read it, even if you don't like it! Thanks!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4339415/1/Learning_to_Love

Lost Scene

2008-05-24T16:49:03Z

Title: Lost Scene
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Characters: Balthier/Fran
Rating: PG
Summary: After Vaan asks Fran her age. No real spoilers unless you don't know ANYTHING about the game.

Disclaimer: Obviously I don't have any legal rights to any of the characters. It's all Square-Enix.

"Don't let that Dalmascan thief rattle you, Fran." Balthier said, following her wake. She came to rest at another balcony, a lonely platform that barely had a view; so dense was the foliage of the trees beyond.

"As the Wood is to I, you humes have only now." It was as though the wood swallowed the sound of her voice; so low, so small it seemed.

Balthier replied with rote cheerfulness from the doorway. "That's why we live life in each moment; excitement, adventure, treasure, all the finer things."

"Chasing princesses?" There was a wry smile, a raised eyebrow in her voice.

"Jealous?" Fran gave him a sharp look, he coughed and threw her his most charming grin. She only rolled her eyes. "I'm not chasing her, I can't help it if women find me irresistible, what with being the leading man and all." Balthier shook his head and shrugged. "Even if I thought it would go anywhere, which it won't, I don't think I could quite tolerate being the Queen's consort. Boring diplomatic functions with stuck-up old men, had quite enough of that before. And I ill think that Lady Ashe would throw away her crown after all she's done to assure it. Duty, obligation, and all that. As a lark, a fling, perhaps, but the Sky knows where my heart lives; 'til my last breath, hopefully a very long time from n-"

"And what would become of me when you pass?" Her interjection was quiet, her eyes still on some distant point among the quivering, ancient boughs of the forest. Balthier lapsed into silence and went to her side; almost touching, but not quite.

After the longest moment, Balthier spoke, "That again, is it?" He gently let his hand to rest near hers, just so the edges of their smallest fingers overlapped, "I always say, if you want something, you should take it, tomorrow be damned."

Fran pulled her hand away and Balthier sighed. She turned away from the wood, faced inward, and Balthier leaned against the railing of the balcony, staring out for glimpses of blue between the oppressing green. Fran said, slowly, "For I, to take what I would, as you do, to love as I would. All these things, they pass."

"We humes, as you say, we have only now. Some of us are keenly aware of that fact, which is why we chase princesses." He smiled to himself, "Can't be wasting time, can we?" Balthier looked up to see her response, but there was no change in her dark expression.

He tried again. "I don't think it matters to the Sky that we will die one day, only that She loves us now." Balthier paused, "and tomorrow She'll crash us, but today, She loves us. More importantly, we love her." They were silent after that, Fran still looking inward.

"Do you love her?" Balthier was almost startled at the sound of her voice after such length of quiet and looked over. She had turned to him, studying him with intensity. "You humes have a peculiar way of showing it."

"Peculiar to me," he replied easily, with a shrug.

"Go chase your princess," Fran said, walking past him. She paused at the doorway and glanced back to Balthier, "the Sky, she knows where your heart lives."

[FFXII] Discriminating Tastes (Adult; Fran, Balthier)

2008-04-27T08:40:36Z

Characters: Fran, Balthier
Rating: R/NWS
Warnings: aftermath of offscreen rape
WC: ~1765

With thanks to lynndyre for beta and Balthier!muse.

"Not a pirate, not Balthier's bounty, they had wanted a viera." ~709 OV.

fran_balthier @ 2008-04-09T20:23:00

2008-04-10T00:25:58Z

Here's a short little drabble type story I wrote down since it's been on my mind for a long time. Here you go.

Title: Inevitability
Characters/Pairings: Balthier/Fran,mentioned Vaan/Penelo
Rating: PG
Warnings: None, really.
Summary: Years will pass, no matter how anyone tries to stop them.
Disclaimer: They does not belong to
(He was old. And Fran hadn't aged a day.)

Fic: Awakenings (2nd in the Dusk and Dawn Series)

2008-04-03T22:34:02Z

Hi all.

As you can tell, the Balfran bug has bitten me hard recently, because this is yet another fic I'm hoping you will enjoy :)

I started it as an exploration of the thoughts of our lovely Fran, and it ended up being a bit of a beast, and strangely, linking with Words, an older fic I did for the pair. It's since decided to be a trilogy of some sorts and this is the 2nd installment of it.

I'm a wee bit nervous as it was a bit of a toughie, looking at things from Fran's perspective and trying to get her right, but I really hope you guys like. Constructive crit, as always, welcome, especially with this one! *wibbles*

Title: Awakenings
Series: Dusk and Dawn
Characters/Pairing: Balthier/Fran
Rating: R
Summary: A morning after and an insight to the thoughts of Fran on her relationship with Balthier.
A/N: Occurs after Words and I like to think, after the events of the games. No spoilers, however.

Disclaimer: Oh, I wish I owned some form of them, but I don’t and they belong to SE. It’s a sad situation.

We are between the time night utterly dissolves and the...

fran_balthier @ 2008-03-31T18:35:00

2008-04-01T00:27:34Z

Hola. I just recently fell in love with Balthier and Fran, even though I've had the game for a long time. I got inspired to write this after I beat one of the side-quests in the game.

Title: Almost Soul Mates
Characters/Pairings: Balthier/Fran, some slight Vaan/Penelo, and maybe some Basch/Ashe if you wanna look at it that way.
Rating: PG
Warnings: None, really.
Summary: The group makes a pit stop at the Sandsea, and Vaan comes back from running errands with an interesting tale.
Disclaimer: They does not belong to me.

The Sandsea was less crowded than usual. This probably had to do with the fact that it was about noon, and most of the tavern's regulars were out wandering Rabanastre, seeing that any errands that needed running were done before they dropped by to relax. The lack of people made the tavern all the more appealing to the group of mismatched companions that found themselves there, taking a break before heading off once more into the wild.

"You know, it's probably not wise to let Vaan do all the shopping," Penelo said. "I mean, he's likely to make off with some of the stuff without paying. Besides, he might not know what we need."

Balthier shook his head. "It's far less conspicuous if your churl goes about swiping a few potions here and there than if the Princess here were to dirty her royal hands with average Dalmascan goods," he said. Ashe scoffed. "And besides," Balthier continued. "The boy is learning quickly. He'll know what goods to get for us and how much of our loot to sell."

"You put too much faith in him," Penelo said, but she smiled.

"I doubt it," Ashe said. "It is more likely he just does not want to dirty his cuffs with average Dalmascan goods."

"Or waste his time away in a bar," Basch put in.

Balthier raised his hands in mock defeat. "You judge me too harshly. However, since we are in a tavern, I think I'll have myself a bottle of Madhu. I've grown rather fond of the stuff. Would you care for some, Fran?"

The Vierra tilted her head slightly to look at him. "It is too early. I would even have you wait for a while longer."

"Come now, Fran, we don't know when we'll back in a decent city! We might as well, seeing as we're here, and Vaan shows no sign of returning just yet."

Fran didn't answer him. Basch stood up. "I will join you in a drink, actually. It's been a while since I've last had any sort of fun." He turned to Ashe. "If that is fine with you," He said.

Ashe looked at the two men, and sighed. "I have nothing against it. Although if the two of you become drunk, I have no problem leaving you." Penelo nodded in agreement.

"We should go shopping together!" She said. "There's lots of cool shops down in the Bazaar that have been set up since you've been gone, Ashe. They have all sorts of neat jewlery--"

"No worry, Princess," Balthier said, waving Penelo off. "I simply desire a taste of wine to wet my tongue, that is all. And if for some reason I should become drunk, I daresay it would be harder to leave me than you think. I become rather hardheaded and stubborn, don't I, Fran?"

"Far more thick-headed than a wolf, even," She said, a small smile in her voice.

"You see? We have nothing to worry about."

The three women stayed seated as Basch and Balthier wandered down the stairs to the bar to retrieve their drinks. Penelo fidgeted in her seat and began to dig through the group's pack, mentally making a list of the supplies they would need. She'd check Vaan's spoils when he got back. Fran watched the others in the bar with a keen eye, glancing around for any Imperial who might decide to stumble in for an afternoon drink. Ashe glanced down at her hands, her mind obviously elsewhere. "I think I might join them," She said, standing. "Afterall, it is true we don't know when we will return to Rabanastre." She stood and made her way down the steps towards the other two.

A few moments later, Vaan came running through the doors of the Sandsea, straight up the steps past the bar. His pack was laden with the potions and remedies he'd picked up. He dumped them in front of Penelo and immediatly launched into a story.

"Hey, guys, you'll never guess what--- Where are the other three?" He said, glancing around for the sky pirate and the captain.

"Having a drink, early though it is," Fran answered. "You returned quicker than we expected," She noted.

"Yeah, well, it's nice having the Moogling station right at the Bazaar and the Sandsea." He quickly explained. "I grabbed about thirty high-potions- I figured since we all know Cura now, we won't need that many-" He added, looking at Penelo. "I got some eye drops, smelling salts, echo herbs-- oh! Fran, I got this Loxley Bow for helping this Vierra I met! Here, I bet it's pretty good."

Fran stood and took the bow from him. "It is of a fine make," She conceded after inspection. "You must have done something of great value for her to give this to you. I thank you on her behalf."

"Yeah, and it's the wierdest thing, too. I met her last time we were in Rabanastre- she said something about looking for a soul mate? Anyways, there was this guy who liked her and I helped them get together and all that. I saw them at the fountain today, so she gave it to me."

"Really?" Fran asked. "It is rare that one might find a soul-mate outside of the Wood. Those who leave for such a cause usually do not find such happiness. She is truly lucky to have met you."

Vaan scratched the back of his head. "Well...also said something about him being her 'almost soul-mate'... but the guy was really happy. He said--" He stopped a moment, as if unsure about how to continue. "Um... hey, Fran? What's up with you and Balthier?"

"They're partners, Vaan." Penelo said. "Remember? Sky pirates have partners. Right, Fran?" She asked.

Fran nodded. "You sound almost uneasy," She said. "Do you find it odd that I should choose to be partner to a Hume?"

"Who's got a problem with me?" Balthier said, climbing back up the steps with a bottle in his hand. He slid into the empty seat next to his partner, setting the bottle onto the table.

"Where are Basch and Ashe?" Penelo asked as Balthier got settled. "Weren't they with you down there?" She leaned back in her chair to see if she could see downstairs.

"They deemed my company unworthy of their presence," Balthier said. "So I decided to come back to where my company would be appreciated."

"And where might that be?" Fran asked him.

Balthier smiled brightly. "You sure you don't want any?" He said, sliding the bottle to her. She pushed it back.

"I have already told you it is to early."

"I'll take some," Vaan said, extending his hand. Balthier pulled the bottle back towards himself. "Just because I offer some to a lady does not entitle you to any," He grinned. "Actually--- here, girl, would you like a taste?" He said, passing it to Penelo. "No thanks," She said, a large grin on her face. "I'm not that thirsty." She passed it back to him, but not before Vaan had swiped it from her hands and taken a giant swig of the wine. He sighed dramatically, then passed it back to Balthier. "There you go," Vaan said grinning.

Balthier took the bottle and eyed it with distaste. "I think I've had my fill," He said, setting the bottle down on the opposite side of the table. "So, what's the problem you've got with me?"

Vaan looked puzzled for a minute. "I don't-- Oh, that! No, I don't have a problem. I was just gonna say that this guy I hooked this Vierra up with-"

"Quite the match maker these days, I see. Perhaps a profession more profitable than pirating," Balthier said, very amused.

"Quiet. I'm trying to tell you what happened," Vaan said quickly. "Anyways, this guy said he never would have thought about a Vierra that way if he hadn't seen the two of you together."

"Ah-- so I assume you're attempting to pry into our lives and see for yourself if we are together- either that, or you've taken a fancy to Fran yourself."

"N-no! That's not what I meant," Vaan sputtered. "I didn't, I mean, I don't- Fran is- I mean," He looked at Penelo. "Help?"

Penelo smiled. "No, by all means, go on! I almost like where this is heading."

Vaan groaned. "You're a great friend, you know that, right?"

"Yeah, I do."

Balthier smiled at the small bit of havoc he'd envoked. "Well, I'd say we've lingered here long enough. I think it's time I checked up on the Strahl. Fran, with me." He stood, and skirted the around the table to the steps. Fran followed him. Vaan and Penelo watched them go. "Way to go, Vaan," Penelo laughed.

"But I don't-"

"Shh, I know." She said, reaching out to touch his arm lightly.

At that moment, Basch and Ashe made their way back up the steps. They saw the two pirates were missing, and that Vaan was unusually red in the face. Basch eyed the two seventeen-year-olds suspiciously. "Did we miss something good?"

"Vaan has a crush on Fran," Penelo said.

"I do not!" Vaan protested to no avail. Basch let out a deep throated laugh, and Ashe covered her mouth with one hand to hide her smile. Penelo was laughing again, too. Vaan groaned in exasperation. "You guys are worthless." He walked to the table and downed the rest of Balthier's bottle.

----

"So, where do I place, then?" Balthier asked, pressing his lips to the corner of Fran's mouth. "Not-quite soul-mate? Almost soul-mate? Or maybe I'm the spot-on, bullseye, one in a million?"

This earned him a laugh from Fran. She pulled her fingers playfully through his short hair. "Do you really wish to know?"

"Actually, I find I couldn't care less."

Fic: Under Wraps

2008-03-27T19:42:28Z

Heya guys.

Been a while since I gave these two some worship, so here's a quick something I penned. Will hopefully get round to doing a more lengthy fic at some point!

Title: Under Wraps.
Characters/Pairings: Balthier and Fran
Rating: R
Warnings: Hints of mature themes
Summary: Hard to summarise – Balthier and Fran play with ribbons?

Disclaimer: I only own my warped mind. All my respects to Square Enix, who rightfully own these characters.

Balthier looked at the swirls of silk, utterly dubious of where...

Challenge me!!

2008-03-27T02:13:52Z

Okay, here's the deal. I think I've started so many balfran fics that my brain's gone a bit loopy and can't finish any of them, so I'm making an appeal... if anyone has any fic challenges for me, please let me know and I'll try my best to write them. I think if I have something concrete to focus on, my brain will de-loopify itself and I'll be able to concentrate. So, is there an aspect of Fran and Balthier's relationship that you think needs more attention? Is there something about their relationship you particularly like, or would you just like to see them doing something unusual and out of the ordinary? Whatever it is, I love fic challenges, so drop me a message and give me your ideas, people! I'll do my best to deliver.

Thanks and huggles to all!
xx

New balfran oneshot fic-- For A Moment

2008-03-23T01:56:32Z

Hey, just thought I'd let you all know that I've just posted a new Balfran oneshot on fanfic.net, it's called For A Moment. Please give it a read if you want, and review because it always helps, even if you didn't like the story! Thanks, and I hope you enjoy! xx

Oh, and I'll give you the link to my profile page, you can get to the story from there. It's just that I'm writing this only a few minutes after posting and I don't think the link is showing up yet, so you'll have to find it this way.

I'll stop rabbiting on now. Here it is.

http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1105525/Nessa_Luinwe

[Fic] [FFXII] Matched Set

2008-03-19T00:47:20Z

Title: Matched Set
Author: domlandbubbles
Characters: Balthier, Fran
Rating: G
Word Count: 850-ish
Summary: Upon returning from the Pharos, Balthier reflects on his father's relationship with his airship.
Author's Notes: SPOILERS, I guess for the Pharos and beyond. Please let me know if it's not clear what Balthier's talking about.

Welcome to the Strahl, my lady.
~~~

Shangri-La - A Balthier/Fran Music Video

2008-03-16T14:28:43Z

My ultimate Balthier/Fran music video to date! You guys are just gonna love it.

Preview:

Shangri-La - A Balthier/Fran Music Video

Hi!

2008-03-13T16:09:24Z

Hi, I'm new here and just thought I'd say hello, I still don't know my way around very well so forgive me if I'm making mistakes. I joined because Balthier and Fran are the best couple I've ever seen/read about/known in my life, they are so well suited and I love them both equally. So it was great to find a place where I can meet with others who are as Balfran obsessed as I am and where I can let out all my obsessiveness!

So hello all, and I hope to post here many times in the future!

Oh, and here's a fanfic I wrote not long ago about Balthier and Fran. It's just a oneshot but hopefully you guys will like it. Enjoy!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4003587/1/Pride

FIC - Words, Fran/Balthier, Rated R

2008-03-06T09:44:21Z

Hi all.
Hope this cuts the grade and that people enjoy it. Constructive comments most welcome :)

Title: Words
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Characters: Balthier/Fran
Rating: R
Summary: What is said and kept in the night.

Disclaimer: I only own my warped mind. All my respects to Square Enix, who do rightfully own these characters.

To read more...

My Funny Valentine

2008-02-24T13:12:00Z

Title: My Funny Valentine
Fandom/Canon: Final Fantasy XII/Revenant Wings. No spoilers
Characters: Balthier, Fran, Basch, Vaan, Penelo, Nono, Tomaj.
Pairings: Balthier/Fran. Hints of Basch/Ashe and Vaan/Penelo.
Rating: T
Summary: She was afraid. He was confused. But not everything was what they seemed it to be.

cut to my journal.

A big hello and RPG-ness... xD

2008-02-10T02:22:31Z

Hiii people. :3 I must say, Balthier x Fran is my favorite FF pairing of all time... and... I have nothing really to say past that. Besides the fact that they brought sexy back... -brick'd-

Anyways, I know people groan when they see these, but you have no idea as to how awkward it is to RP Fran without a Balthier. It's like trying to have a banana split when there is no ice cream. o_o

So... yes. Click for a Kingdom Hearts/Final Fantasy RPG. Because the Gullwings have caused more havoc than everyone's favorite sky pirates and we just can't have that. D:

FFXII - Revenant Wings (spoiler alert)

2008-01-28T19:48:43Z

A quote that I came across yesterday night when playing ffxii - revenant wings.. omg i couldn't sleep after reading it lol

"Vaan: I heard Kytes and Tomaj have been up to something.

Fran: So they have. I've received a letter, flowers...all manner of things I don't know what to make of.

Vaan: Sorry about that. Try not to let it bother you, okay?

Fran: Why would it bother me? It is not the first time such a thing has happened.

Vaan: Wait, you don't mean...Balthier?

Fran: Yes, though his methods were somewhat...different."

I swear this game is totally pro viera x hume love. Worth getting if you love the duo :D

New DW and Final Fantasy icons + a Banner

2008-01-14T07:49:41Z

Hey all, just made a few Doctor Who and Final Fantasy XII icons, enjoy ^^
Teaser
1. 2. 3.
[41]DW + [1] Banner. [9] FFXII

[RPers Wanted!] Three Crossings

2008-01-13T10:32:41Z

three_crossings
A multi-fandom AU RPG

Like pirates? Like airships? Like steampunk? What are your thoughts on ~~yaoi~~ mad science, class stratification, volcanoes, the mafia, oh and did we mention mad science?

a multi-fandom AU RPG
EXTENSIVE INFO § GEOGRAPHY § THE CAST § UPCOMING WORLD EVENTS § CURRENCY § APPLICATION

On a small planet covered mostly by water, a quintet of islands sits silently amidst a vast ocean. Ruled by a high king and his council, the little archipelago of Aegis seems to paint a perfect picture of peace and prosperity. But beneath the fragile façade of serenity lies a much darker soul that roils and churns like the rough seas that surround the tiny islands. The chasm between the wealthy and the underprivileged is vast and impregnable, and it is the deliberate stratification of this class dichotomy that renders the nation in twain.

Eight years ago, civil unrest began to stir among the masses. For three years, the bitter and bloody war waged, but in the end the wealthy conservatives took the ultimate victory, mostly because their financial standing allowed them to charter assistance from the vicious mercenary pirates that preyed the skies over the Aeolean Sea, finally bringing the battle to an end.

That was a year ago. Now, a strict new code of laws has been levied over the northern region where the royals seek to subdue the volatile lower class people in an attempt to prevent further uprisings. Discontent runs as thick in the blood of the poor as corruption does in the two-faced existence of the rich, and only the very naïve--or the exceptionally foolish--cannot see that even as the government wields a heavy hand over the nation, the denizens of Aegis are a people on the brink of self-destruction.

Welcome to the Isles of Aegis, where having no name is the best way to stay safe, and having heavy pockets will only drown you in the river of the dead.

...Oh. And did we mention there's a horrible wall of fire that burns across the surface of the sea?

( UPCOMING EVENTS! )

URGENTLY SEEKING AN ACTIVE BALTHIER PLAYER! ^_^

Chasing Legends: The Keyhole [PG]

2007-12-25T07:42:44Z

The next, even longer segment of what is shaping up to be something of an obsession. Again, apologies for crosspostage of doom. Wrote this off and on for most of Christmas Eve, geek that I am. Not beta'd or even revised, so please forgive any mistakes. Hey look, there's combat in this one, and even some snuggling at the end! Enjoy, and comment if you'd care to.

Title: Chasing Legends: The Keyhole
Rating: PG
Spoilers: To the end of the original game.
Word count: 6,249

Fake cut to Part 1

Fake cut to the next installment