Awakenings (multimedia zine)

For similar titles, see The Awakening.
Awakenings is a slash multifandom anthology.
==Issue 1==
Awakenings 1 was published in 1995 and has 157 pages. 
It has a full-color Wiseguy cover by Suzan Lovett which won a 1995 STIFfie Award . There is no interior art. 
From the editorial: 
* Remember When by Theresa Kyle (""Yes, isn't it?" Longolis broke in. "And the long and short of it is that we want you to be the one who stimulate Solo's libido.") (Man from UNCLE) (1)
* Logic Baby (poem) by Robin Hood (Man from UNCLE) (20)
* Warmth by Jane Terry (""Don't knock it if you haven't tried it, my friend." Illya removed his clothes. He gathered up a pair of pajamas from his suitcase and headed toward the bathroom. He couldn't resist a parting shot as he closed the bathroom door. "Really, Napoleon, you might like it if you did."") (Man from UNCLE) (21)
* Notes on a Pillow by Kate McChesney (Man from UNCLE) (30)
* The Truth and Honesty Affair by Mary Millard (Man from UNCLE) (31)
* Safe Harbor by Kate McChesney ("Napoleon reached for something to wipe the chocolate off, but Illya threw his glass aside and stopped his hand. "No, let me." He leaned in and began to lick around the sensual mouth. "Delicious," he murmured. A wave of renewed desire washed through him and he began to trace circles on Napoleon's chest with his tongue.") (Man from UNCLE) (39)
* We That Are Young by NJ Kippax (""It's all right. It's not so bad." Doc's eyes steadily met those of his friend. Chavez felt his need, his fear and anger at life, and the desire to replace some of the ugliness and horror, if just for a short while, with something good and right, something from yesterday.") (Young Guns 2) (47)
* Rainy Days and Birthdays by Kate McChesney (Starsky & Hutch) (55)
* The Night of the Apology by Mary Millard ("Jim was never sure who suffered more during the next ordeal, himself or Artie, the delicate cleansing of Artie's wounds. It seemed virtually none of his body had been spared from the lashing.") (Wild Wild West) (61)
* Lost Night, poem by Robin Hood (Blake's 7) (76)
* Head and Heart Together by Calico ("The author wishes to note that the scene herein was inspired by a fan story she read many years ago. She has forgotten the details but wishes the writer to know that many nights of fantasy followed that initial reading.") ("How long they would've stayed this way is anyone's guess, but the ignored cat whimpered. The whine broke them apart and Castillo reached over to pick up the cat.") (Miami Vice) (77)
* Prickly Pear by Robin Hood (Blake's 7) (88)
* Dream Lover (Quantum Leap) by Theresa Kyle (89)
* Softly, While You're Sleeping by Psmyte (New Teen Titans) (91)
* Notes on a Pillow by Kate McChesney (Starsky & Hutch) (94)
* The Visitor by DVS (""Antique!" Garak pretended to take offense at a reference to his greater age, but did not have the energy to make it sound real.") (Deep Space 9) (12 pages) (95)
* Earth Lost by April Valentine ("George looked up into his eyes. 'You feel it, too, don't you, Matthew? Here, like this...together...we're free." He swallowed, seeming to gather courage to say something else. "Do you think....we might...share this way again?"") (Alien Nation) (107)
* Just One Night by Matilda Willard (""Lee," Nelson's voice was husky yet tremulous; gone was the impatience and anger. And suddenly, he felt a lot more sober. "Don't. Just because I'd had a little too much to drink doesn't mean I don't know what you're doing." He faced the younger man. "We've been over this ground before and you know nothing can happen.") (Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea) (125)
* Notes on a Pillow by Kate McChesney (Wiseguy) (134)
* The Story of My Life by Kate McChesney ("Giving in to panic he ran down the hall, hesitating just a moment before the closed door. Then he quietly pushed the door open and looked in. Moonlight shone through the curtained windows, spilling across the bed. Seeing the gentle rise and fall of the sleeping man's chest, his knees went weak and he leaned heavily against the doorjamb. God, when is it going to end? he thought.") (Wiseguy) (135)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Awakenings 2 was published in October 1996 and has 146 pages. The cover is by Suzan Lovett. Aside from some occasional clip art, there are no interior illustrations.
* Tainted Blood by Tenaya (Forever Knight/Highlander crossover) (Methos and LaCroix meet by chance in plague ravaged England in 1349, and again in Seacouver, soon after the events that took place in the episode Chivalry. Includes rape and some interesting ideas about immortal/vampire sex (when a vampire sucks the blood of an immortal he ingests part of the quickening which can't stay in his undead body and slams back into the immortal when the vampire orgasms). The story was posted to the net as "Tainted Love". The author also wrote a gen version of this story."The Quick and the Dead" ... This is a gen version of the story Tainted Love, and the last third of this story is completely different not just heavily edited.) Summary: An old acquaintance from Methos' past catches up to him in Seacouver -- one that delights in enjoying a rare old vintage that allows him to revisit the past." -- Seventh Dimension) (1)
* Night of the Mesmerizing Kiss by Theresa Kyle (Wild Wild West) ("'Yes, I do, as a matter of fact.' Loveless leaned closer, close enough for Jim to look right into the bright, colorless eyes. 'And you'll have to admit,' he added confidentially, 'that my little plan of revenge is positively brilliant, even for me.'") (23)
* Night of the Surpirse by Mary Millard (Wild Wild West) ("But the stranger's words, what few Jim could discern due to their muted voices, left no doubt as to what was happening. The breathless sound of 'Oh God, Artie, deeper' brought a flush to Jim's face and finally sent him away from the door, still taking care not to be heard. He slowly made his way into his own sleeping compartment where he closed the door and sank down on the bed in a state of shock.") (37)
* Night Of The Revelations by Taliesin (Wild Wild West) (45)
* Foreshadowing, poem by Kate McChesney (Starsky and Hutch) (50)
* Filling in the Spaces by DVS (Deep Space 9) Garak/Bashir. (Garak overhears a discussion and learns that humans can have same-sex relationships. He is intrigued because it's not possible for a Cardassian to get anally penetrated and he realizes that he might be interested in Bashir. Luckily for him, Bashir is interested too. Also, Bashir is a surgical hermaphrodite which comes as quite a surprise to Garak which in turn surprises Bashir, because he thought Garak only wanted him for his vagina just like everyone else. But no! Garak wants to try anal penetration (and possibly a relationship too), so everything is good.) (51)
* For Want of a Screwdriver by Leah S. (Quantum Leap) (65)
* Endgame by Taliesin (Hunt for Red October) (Ramius leaned over Borodin's shoulder to return his empty glass to the table. As he drew back, he brushed close enough to feel a tremor pass through the commander's strong form. He set his hand rest unmoving on that broad shoulder.) (71)
* A Reason to Stay by Calico (Houston Knights) ("'Too stubborn by half. both of you," Beaumont chastised, but her eyes twinkled. 'Look, Levon, you're my friend, and I care about you,' she continued gently. "Despite the fireworks, you two can work magic together. But one of you needs to give in. whatever happened between you two to cause this--you're going to have to talk it out'.") (79)
* No Need to Break a Leg by Calico (Houston Knights) ("The smooth, hard body pressed against his felt good, and the male smell of the flesh so close brought La Fiamma too clearly to mind. The image of La Fiamma trying on the jeans in front of his mirror stood out. With a volition of their own, his eyes roved over and catalogued every inch of the remembered muscular build, aware that he found everything pleasing to his sight. His throat constricted as the word flawless came to mind.") (113)
* My Tangled State Of Mind by April Valentine (Wiseguy) ("Vince's left hand was trembling, ever so slightly. All Frank's senses came alert, concern for his field agent, for his friend, uppermost in his mind. He didn't intrude on Vince's introspection; he waited, wondering what the man needed at this moment.") (123)
* Trilander by Arch Ant (Highlander) ("The stranger stared at him in confusion for a minute, before he laughed. 'I am Conner Macleod, of the clan Macleod', he introduced himself. 'Jason Scott.' Methos offered his current name with a nod. 'Would you like a drink?'") (113)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2==
==Issue 3==
Awakenings 3 was published in May 1997 and has 139 pages. 
The cover is by TACS. It contains no interior art.
* Lost & Found by Elizabeth Cochrane ("He thought about it some more, but each time he came reluctantly back to the same conclusion; he'd have to tell Hutch the truth. There was really no way to get out of it.") (Starsky & Hutch) (1)
* It's a Sin by Kerguelen (""Blair, I'm fine. Really." Jim growled, staring up at the ceiling. He didn't see the smile that burst across the young man's face at the use of his first name, but the man watching quietly from the kitchen did.") (Sentinel) (17)
* Nights in Black Satin by Richel Darrah (C/P). ("While on an alien planet, Paris has to pretend to be Chakotay's bond-slave: "You aren't the one who has to trail around behind Chakotay like a mindless idiot," Paris snapped. He'd spent the last hour listening to Neelix explain the proper behavior expected of a ban'aut and he was heartily sick of the entire subject.") (Star Trek: Voyager) (33)
* Main Course by Natasha Barry (ThirtySomething) (43)
* Somehow, poem by Khylara (WotW) (50)
* Shadow From Another Time by K Ann Yost (""Okay. hell, sorry to have bothered you. Goodnight." Dr. Bashir ended the link and attached the insignia back to his uniform. "Well, LaCroix, my nurse appears unharmed, but I don't appreciate being bullied. We only wanted to help you.") (Star Trek: Deep Space 9/Forever Knight) (51)
* Loss of Hope by Joana Dey ("He tensed as he heard the locks to the front door unlatch and wet trainers squish across the kitchen linoleum. A soft curse reached his ears as a chair was knocked over and Bodie smiled grimly; must have been some dinner.") (Professionals) (59)
* The Night of Discovery by Mary Millard (""Jim? James, can you hear me?" Artie had to struggle to move a heavy timber which had West's legs partially pinned. "Jim, it's Artemus. Don't try to move, now. Just stay where you are.") (Wild, Wild West) (67)
* Not After Last Night by Miranda (Star Wars) (75)
* The Wild, Wild U.N.C.L.E. by Taliesin (""Oh, is that his name?" Again, he didn't seem too concerned one way or another. Artie raised an eyebrow at him, and he explained, "We didn't really bother to ask." "Meet one megalomaniac scientist, you've met them all," the blond remarked in a lightly-accented voice without opening his eyes.") (Man from UNCLE/Wild, Wild West) (79)
* Suddenly, poem by Khylara (Due South) (99)
* Trapped, poem by Khylara (Blake's 7) (100)
* Time Warp by N.J. Kippax ("Good friends Hank and Buster, on a camping trip to New Mexico, get caught up in a very odd tornado and wind up separated, in New Mexico in 1879. Buster, mistaken for Doc, is taken to the Tunstall Ranch, where he's confronted with an amorous doppelganger for his Hank (Chavez). Meanwhile, on the trail, Hank encounters the real Doc Scurlock, who's eager to show his affection to "Chavez". As Buster utters at one point, "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto."") (Doc/Chavez/Hank & Buster) (101)
==Issue 4==
Awakenings 4 was published in 1997 and contains 131 pages. Color cover by KOZ. Authors/Artists: Tenaya, Robin Hood, Susanna, Meridian, KOZ, Rudy and more.
* Music Of The Heart by Elessar ("Ray Doyle woke abruptly, feelings of dread and depression settling about him like a cloud. It didn't take long to remember the source of his distress — Cowley. They were going to see their old boss today. He wanted to hire them for a consult. All the pain, hurt, anger and sense of betrayal of twenty months ago threatened to engulf him gain.") (Professionals) (1)
* Mazes by Rudy ("Iolaus took a deep draught of the heady ale, licking his lips appreciatively. He hooked a lock of damp hair behind one ear, and glanced up to find that Hercules was staring at him with a strange expression; distant, yet directly piercing.") (Hercules) (41)
* Ghost in the Lightning, poem by Robin Hood (Wiseguy) (52)
* Doubt by R.J. Fass ("The watershed of emotions was too much for Doug. They churned in him, confusing and yet enlightening as the trial went on. The prosecution rested its case before lunch. Then there was an hour recess. As the court room emptied, Doug just sat there. He knew Mark was worried. He knew he had to tell Mark how he was feeling, had to share these feelings, but he couldn't. Not yet. He was still too overwhelmed to understand and be coherent.") (ER) (53)
* Candle Flames, poem by Robin Hood (Wiseguy) (80)
* The Bed by Rudy ("A bed? An actual bed?" Iolaus flashed a blinding smile and placed the jug of wine on the floor. Dumping his sword and pack, he surveyed the room as Hercules had done. "A fire? A window? A bed? With pillows, and covers, and...." his voice trailed off and he stared at Hercules. "Hey, hand over the wine!") (Hercules) (81)
* Shadowed Heart, poem by Robin Hood (88)
* Secrets Of Darkened Hearts by Tenaya ("A sequel to 'Tainted Blood' in Awakenings #2 - LaCroix felt a surge of jealousy as he watched the Highlander enjoying the very thing he had come in search of. Giving into a rather vicious mood, he began to change his plans for the evening, expanding them to include his unpleasant temperament.") (Highlander/Forever Knight) (89)
* Algiers by Suzanna ("The men's breathing became rushed, a throaty moan drifting toward her. Amanda could feel her blood begin to boil. How dare they? Use a mortal to lure her away from a perfectly good sailor was the first insult. Worse, she had slipped, not recognizing the immortal for what he was. Worst of all, she decided as the younger of the two gasped aloud, that they kept her prisoner and ignored her! Why, I'll show them, she thought, attempting again to slide her wrists through he ropes. And just wait till I find my sword! First, I'll cut off his....") (Highlander) (107)
* All You Had To Do Was Say, Sunshine by Meridian/KayCee ("An icy wave of shock crashed over him, making him feel sick to his stomach and hot and cold at the same time. Bodie was leaving — Bodie was leaving him! He couldn't believe it. What did I do?") (Professionals) (119)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 4==
==Issue 5==
Awakenings 5 was published in 1998 and is 157 pages long. The cover is by TACS.
From the editorial: 
* Warrior Sluts In Chain Mail by Attila & Hopper (Highlander) (1)
* Card Games by James Walkswithwind (Battlestar Galactica) (23)
* Bedtime Story by Jane Mailander (Xena) (33)
* Of Darkness and Light by M. Lepa (first person, Watson-POV, first-time story) (Sherlock Holmes) (37)
* The Stuff Of Nightmares by Joana Dey (The Professionals) (43)
* Journal Entry by Paloma Manchada (Due South) (53)
* To Dream Of Wanting by James Walkswithwind (The Real Ghostbusters) (55)
* Wild Wild Sonnets, poems by Jane Mailander (Wild Wild West) (68)
* Laid To Rest by K. Ann Yost (Highlander) (69)
* The Shooting by Paloma Manchada (Due South) (73)
* Walking in the Moonlight, poem by Robin Hood (Man from U.N.C.L.E.) (92)
* The Prophecy by Jatona P. Walker (Starsky and Hutch) (93)
* Rush Hour by Meg Bruck (MacGyver) (97)
* Autumn’s Fallen by Robin Hood (Man from UNCLE) (100
* The Winds Of Change by Ravenschild (Man from UNCLE) (101)
* The Pon Farr by Kate D. (Star Trek/The Professionals) (107)
* Give Him What He Wants, poem by Robin Hood (The Professionals) (110)
* One More Surprise by Legion (Stargate SG-1) (111)
* Vicious Surrender, poem by Robin hood (Wiseguy) (125)
* Momento Mori by Taliesin (Blake's 7) (128)
* Something To Remember You By by Marian Seaton (Man from UNCLE) (129)
==Issue 6==
Awakenings 6 was published in 1999 and contains 150 pages. The cover is by Suzan Lovett and there is no interior art.
* Aftershocks by April Valentine (Wiseguy) (1)
* To El Salvador and Back by Constance Collins (Wiseguy) (13)
* No Rest for the Wicked, poetry by RE Hood (Wiseguy) (10)
* Second Chances by Deb (Voyager) (11)
* Tooth and Nail by Taliesin (Ladyhawke) (21)
* Another Question by Legion (Stargate and others) (29)
* Connections by Constance Collins (Wiseguy) (45)
* Inamorata by Jatona P. Walker (Highlander) (49)
* Decompression by Deb (Sentinel) (55)
* Once & Again by Jatona P. Walker (Man from UNCLE) (63)
* Ransom for Our Sins by RE Hood (Wiseguy) (72)
* When Tangled Tails Woven by James Walkswithwind (Real Ghostbusters and guests) (73)
* Vinnie's Dream by Meridian (Wiseguy) (79)
* Dark Paradise, poem by RE Hood (Wiseguy) (79)
* Passive-Agressive by Natasha Barry (Miami Vice) (87)
* Fire Island Hideaway by Stacy Doyle (Wiseguy) (133)
* Vincenzo's by Kate McChesney (Wiseguy) (147)
==Issue 7==
Awakenings 7 was published in 2001 and contains 246 pages. 
It is a tribute zine to Marion McChesney. Color photo cover of Marion by April Valentine. Other art by Lethe, Valentine. It also contains 3 poems written by Marion McChesney along with a tribute editorial.
* The Bonding by Rosemary C. ("In an AU where Earth is a Vulcan protectorate, Spock's family decides that captured resistance fighter James Kirk will serve as the answer to Spock's pon farr.") (Star Trek: TOS) (1)
* Righting Wrongs by Claudia Edson ("In the wake of Lee Crane's divorce, he seeks comfort from Chip.") (Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea) (38)
* Between Friends by Penny A. Williams ("Methos distracts Duncan after Richie's death. (Highlander) (56)
* The Angel in the Park Affair by Meridian St. James ("When a routine courier mission goes wrong, a young Ray Doyle comes to Illya's aid.") (The Professionals/Man From UNCLE) (Doyle/Kuryakin) (67)
* His Ray by W.D. Hawthorne ("Still undercover, an injured Ray Vecchio makes a brief reappearance in Fraser's life.") (Due South) (75)
* The Appendectomy by Lucy ("Jim's surgery turns life-threatening when he goes into a deep zone and his father blocks Blair from seeing him.") (The Sentinel) (82)
* The deMedici Gene by Hephaiston ("After Sirius Black reappears in Snape's life, Snape remembers their secret affair at school, and what happened afterwards.") (Harry Potter) (111)
* The Wall by Ravenschild ("Jack and Daniel are used to making sacrifices but is this one necessary?") (Stargate SG-1) (121)
* Dreams of Reality by Lorelei ("Qui-Gon reads Obi-Wan's journal, and discovers that his Padawan is in love with him. What will he do now?") (The Phantom Menace) (135)
* Musings/and here by Angelise & Bast ("Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday take a moment to reflect on their relationship.") (Tombstone) (137)
* Nocturne by Amedia ("In which we learn why Dietrich didn't want Harris to move out, and why Harris was so angry when Dietrich saved his life.") (Barney Miller) (142)
* A Kiss Says More Than Words by Jatona P. Walker ("After the events of "Some Like It Red", Fraser is upset and Ray doesn't know why.") (Due South) (151)
* A Taste of Love by Miranda ("Post-movie. Over dinner, Napoleon and Illya discuss why they separated, and make some discoveries.") (Man from UNCLE) (155)
* Simon's Mail by Tazi ("Everyone wants Officer Sandburg, and Simon shares a few of those offers with him.") (The Sentinel) (162)
* Deck the Halls by Constance Collins ("Vinnie gets trapped into helping a neighbor with her Christmas lights; Frank helps. Sort of.") (Wiseguy) (170)
* Club Limbo by James Walkswithwind and Wolfling ("Peter and Winston get trapped in another dimension, and must wait for the others to rescue them.") (The Real Ghostbusters) (174)
* The "Midnight Train to Georgia" Affair by MJ ("When Illya resigns without warning for a mysterious mission into the Soviet Union, Napoleon is determined to go after him.") (Man from UNCLE) (191)
* A Touch of Madness by Theresa Kyle ("Missing scene from "Dead Drop"; when Jim thinks Blair is dead he almost sends his killer after him.") (The Sentinel) (202)
* Recovery by NJ Kippax ("Methos gives Duncan a little therapy after his recovery from the Dark Quickening.") (Highlander) (206)
* Who Needs Casabas? by April Valentine ("During "Call It Casaba", Vinnie reassures Frank about his feelings for him.") (Wiseguy) (216)
* Quartet by Elizabeth Urich ("Napoleon and Illya's daughter and granddaughter have a mysterious trip planned for them.") (sequel to Trilogy) (Man From UNCLE) (224)
==References==
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