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What the Thunder Said by Jennifer Campbell (PG-13)
Happy Easter, to those who celebrate it. I'm going to be away for the next little while, so I'll be posting a couple of my remaining recs before I go, and the rest at the end of the month. Thanks to all who have been reading these.
Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: none (gen)
Author on LJ: not that I know of
Author Website: http://www.geocities.com/c645900/methos/index.html
Why this must be read:
There was a time in the history of Highlander fandom when Gathering stories were all the rage. This is one of the best, and one of only two that I ever found entirely (too) believable. It's not a happy story, but it is beautifully written and characterized, and if it had happened on the show, it probably would have happened just like this. Whether or not you choose to accept the Gathering as inevitable, I think you'll find this story powerful, compelling, and memorable.
Like the release of a tightly wound spring, MacLeod surged to his feet, his hand clenching the hilt of his katana. By force of will alone, Methos didn't reach for his own sword. That hostile reaction might explode this tension into a full-blown crisis.
MacLeod stepped toward him, but Methos remained still. "Is that why you're here, Methos? Have you come to challenge me?"
He snorted. "Of course not. Now put down your sword. I have a proposition for you."
He watched the play of emotion across MacLeod's face, transforming from anger to surprise to curiosity. Good, he thought. At least MacLeod is willing to listen. This is a good start.
"What are you proposing?" MacLeod asked warily.
"A partnership."
What the Thunder Said
Please let the author know if you enjoy this story.
Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: none (gen)
Author on LJ: not that I know of
Author Website: http://www.geocities.com/c645900/methos/index.html
Why this must be read:
There was a time in the history of Highlander fandom when Gathering stories were all the rage. This is one of the best, and one of only two that I ever found entirely (too) believable. It's not a happy story, but it is beautifully written and characterized, and if it had happened on the show, it probably would have happened just like this. Whether or not you choose to accept the Gathering as inevitable, I think you'll find this story powerful, compelling, and memorable.
Like the release of a tightly wound spring, MacLeod surged to his feet, his hand clenching the hilt of his katana. By force of will alone, Methos didn't reach for his own sword. That hostile reaction might explode this tension into a full-blown crisis.
MacLeod stepped toward him, but Methos remained still. "Is that why you're here, Methos? Have you come to challenge me?"
He snorted. "Of course not. Now put down your sword. I have a proposition for you."
He watched the play of emotion across MacLeod's face, transforming from anger to surprise to curiosity. Good, he thought. At least MacLeod is willing to listen. This is a good start.
"What are you proposing?" MacLeod asked warily.
"A partnership."
What the Thunder Said
Please let the author know if you enjoy this story.