October 6th, 2011 
01:17 pm Mommes by keysmash (G)
Fandom: FIREFLY
Pairing: Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoe/Wash
Length: ~2K words
Author on LJ: Presumably [livejournal.com profile] keysmash
Author Website: keysmash at AO3

Why this must be read: Firefly is very much an ensemble show, and while I love me some good shipping, many of the best fics tend to be closer to gen, and even really shippy ones recognize the need for the group to be involved (at least peripherally). It's logical--Serenity is only so big a ship--as well as characteristic--the show is among many things about building a chosen family.

In "Mommes," we see a series of quiet moments on board. Some have romantic elements, some are laden with emotions, others are more functional. But smaller scenes like this build a world worth inhabiting, one that is honest and poetical and maybe even a bit optimistic. The crew finds a box of fabric, and several uses for it.

She tore a strip, just the right length. Simon nodded approvingly as she pressed it over the gauze, then took her hands away. Kaylee toyed with the cloth of his trousers where it folded around his knees. The wide weave had softened and faded with wear and age. Precise stitches bound a patch of luxurious and shiningly new fabric over his thigh.

Simon waved his hand through the air a few times, and the tape stayed in place. He nodded again. Kaylee stayed silent, following his arm with her eyes. He turned his hand, watching how the bandage moved with his wrist, and then covered her hands with his own. He took care with his right hand. Though Kaylee smiled, she didn't move her fingers beneath his.

"You know, I've seen you working on Serenity," he said, looking at their hands on his leg. He stroked her wrist with his good thumb, and then glanced up at her face. "You have good, steady hands. There's none I'd rather have."


Mommes
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09:38 pm Destination by thehoyden (Mature)
Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: Gibbs/Tony
Length: 6951 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] thehoyden
Author Website: on AO3
Why this must be read: The author's summary already makes you want to read the story, just to find out what the heck happens: "It's like a bad joke: Gibbs and Fornell walk into an elevator. When they walk out, Gibbs says, 'Pack your bags, DiNozzo -- you're going on a trip.'" Fornell is one of my all-time fave recurring characters. Usually, his banter with Gibbs is pure gold. In this story, however, it's Fornell and Tony, and their banter is just as amazing. Tony objects to the fact that he's made to leave with Fornell, and knows all the right buttons to push to drive Gibbs insane--via email, no less! This story is funny, the characters' voices are perfect, and there's even a surprise reason why Tony was made to leave that nobody would expect!

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10:46 pm Something To Talk About by Alyjude (NC-17)
Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Length: 40k
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] alyburns
Author Website: Stories by Alyjude at The Kennel
Why this must be read:

This was the 2007 LMFA winner in the Slash Humor category, and there's no doubt as to why. The Major Crimes group really, really wants to win the annual charity sing-off, so they turn to their secret weapon - Blair Sandburg. True to form, Blair brings new life and verve to the act, but a last-minute development threatens their triumphant win. Will Blair come up with a last-minute fix? Are you kidding? Of course he will...

And in related news, apparently [livejournal.com profile] crack_van's power should not be underestimated! The LMFA website is back! Which means that you can go check out not just these winners, but all the nominations from 2004 through 2007. I think I'll keep with the theme, though, since it turned out to be lucky...

Something To Talk About
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