I'm glad I missed that. There was a Supernatural thread long before I started watching Supernatural.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Supernatural 2: Why is it our job to save everybody?
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Laga - Aug 06, 2010 3:57:51 pm PDT #12466 of 30002
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Cass - Aug 06, 2010 5:10:12 pm PDT #12467 of 30002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I'm still in Boxed Thread, but I miss the people who are no longer there. It's not the same.
I keep thinking I want to try to go back, but I think about it and flashback and ... don't.
I really do miss the conversations in there. I watched shows that I never would have tried because of that thread. Some I loved, some weren't for me. But it exposed me to them. And I appreciated that.
Oh well. The past is just that. Past.
Juliebird - Aug 06, 2010 5:15:40 pm PDT #12468 of 30002
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
I certainly wouldn't have gotten into Supernatural without Boxed Set. Not because the show sounded awesome (not that it didn't), but because of the enthusiasm and love that was generated by it. I'm with Amy and cringing in retrosepct in that I was one of the voices obliviously and happily saying "yes, new home!", not realizing how it sounded to those being displaced even though there wasn't an ounce of ill-will in my statement. Just the stupidity of thinking "but of course the idea is awesome and they want and deserve their own space! The love and enthusiasm is so big and pure that it needs its own shrine!".
However, horrific flashbacks aside, I like this space.
§ ita § - Aug 07, 2010 8:46:58 am PDT #12469 of 30002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I liked this gen Big Bang story much better: Carouselambra. Focusses on the brotherly bond too, and with Dean sacrificing for Sam, but this time I think everyone (including John) stayed well in character. Solid hurt/comfort.
I didn't love it, but of the gen big bang stories I've read this year, it's the strongest other than the Zombie Apocalypse one. Good monster, nice tension, good Sam and Dean. Plus, Weechesterish. Sam and John butting head pre-series is such a delicate balance, without making either of them look bad. I think this story achieved it.
Anne W. - Aug 07, 2010 8:49:03 am PDT #12470 of 30002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
That one did look interesting. I downloaded the PDF to read later this weekend.
Juliebird - Aug 07, 2010 1:16:41 pm PDT #12471 of 30002
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
I just finished spastic vision's SPN/DA fic. [link] Besides the sticking point of the premise (major character death, guess who?) it was actually quite good.
Cass - Aug 07, 2010 1:18:20 pm PDT #12472 of 30002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Do we know where the best deal on early season dvds are? Need Nephlet present...
§ ita § - Aug 07, 2010 2:18:31 pm PDT #12473 of 30002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I can be a delicate little flower about deathfic, but I did quite like that story, Julie.
Cass, right now Amazon has better prices than B&N, that's all I know.
Cass - Aug 07, 2010 2:46:15 pm PDT #12474 of 30002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Thanks!
Anne W. - Aug 08, 2010 3:26:04 am PDT #12475 of 30002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I'm not normally a huge fan of historical AUs, but this knocked my socks off. The boys are still very much themselves, and it's got a fabulous outsider POV of them and their relationship. The story is presented as a letter home from a wounded WWI soldier, and it has the feel of a letter from the era. Good stuff.