The first fanfic I ever read was a Forever Knight story, but I don't remember which one. It got me curious enough about fanfiction to read more, and eventually get up the courage to post my stories on the internet, though.

I believe there's a hero in all of us that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams. -- Aunt May, Spider-Man 2