Rappeler by Nifra Idril (R)

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Variations on theme number 3: The Canon Fate of Archie Kennedy


For many movieverse fans, Archie Kennedy’s death was devastating. His end was a noble one, marked by devotion and self-sacrifice and while many fans are content to exist in a happy state of denial (see the LKU), others have mined the rich potential for angst and heartbreak that this event presents to great effect

Fandom: HORNBLOWER
Pairing: Horatio/Archie
Author on LJ: nifra_idril
Author Website: Neon Nights
Why this must be read:
Another variation on a theme, this time taking the form of a “five things” story, or more precisely, in the author’s description “Four ways Horatio won't remember Archie, and one way he will.” This is another short tale, but a truly poignant one as well. Horatio’s feelings of loss as he strives to carry on with his life are palpable and nifra perfectly conveys a mood of longing and grief throughout the story.

Rappeler

Comments

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

This story is a tiny but perfect jewel.

[irda.livejournal.com]

You might want to put the part about Archie's death behind a cut, 'cause not everyone has seen all of the movies. ^^ (Such as me.) I had no idea he was gonna die. *sniff* Please don't tell me any more though, I'd like the rest to be a surprise. XD

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Sorry about that. It's all a figment of the imagination anyway. Nothing happened to him. Nope, not at all.

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It is indeed.