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The Princes Of The Universe, by Maxine Mayer (R)
Fandom: HIGHLANDER: THE SERIES
Pairing: None
Author on LJ: If she has one, I am unaware of it.
Author Website: Maxine’s Magic.
Why this must be read:
This is one of those stories that you can just read over and over again. Maxine Mayer does a fantastic job of characterization for all canon and original characters. The plot? After the mess with the Horsemen in Bordeaux, Methos discovers that his identity has been exposed, and every Immortal in Europe is on the way to his doorstep. The ensuing confrontation is incredible, as Methos discovers he has more friends than he ever expected.
Dawson was speaking. "I've never heard of anything like this - armies of Immortals fighting each other. Good guys versus bad guys. It's always been one-on-one. For as long as the chronicles stretch back."
"You think we're breaking the Rules, Joe?" Duncan asked.
"I don't know. I simply don't know. But they're coming individually, and you're planning on having a welcoming committee for them. That can't be right. Or fair."
Amanda shrugged. "Fair! What is it with you guys? Life's not fair! Look at us female Immortals. You think it's fair for us? No matter how hard we train, or how skilled we are, we can't take any one of you in a fair fight, because you're bigger than we are! So we take an advantage - our sex, our looks - we're devious, we're thieves. And you condemn us for it. We're not being 'fair'!"
She hardly paused to catch her breath. "Look at Methos - man's trying to change - doesn't challenge a soul - steers clear of Immortals for centuries - buries his nose in a book. Sweetest man you'll ever meet. Then out of the blue, his past comes back to haunt him. Don't talk fair to me. The name of the game is 'survival,' not 'fair'!"
"Amanda -" Duncan tried to take her hand but she pulled away. "Don't get yourself upset. I was only asking a question. If we do this wrong, it could be dangerous -" She tossed her head. "Amanda. Please. Stay with us on this. We need you. Methos needs you."
I couldn't believe my ears. MacLeod knew. That wherever her heart was, Amanda's loyalties were with me, always would be. Bright boy.
The Princes Of The Universe.
Pairing: None
Author on LJ: If she has one, I am unaware of it.
Author Website: Maxine’s Magic.
Why this must be read:
This is one of those stories that you can just read over and over again. Maxine Mayer does a fantastic job of characterization for all canon and original characters. The plot? After the mess with the Horsemen in Bordeaux, Methos discovers that his identity has been exposed, and every Immortal in Europe is on the way to his doorstep. The ensuing confrontation is incredible, as Methos discovers he has more friends than he ever expected.
Dawson was speaking. "I've never heard of anything like this - armies of Immortals fighting each other. Good guys versus bad guys. It's always been one-on-one. For as long as the chronicles stretch back."
"You think we're breaking the Rules, Joe?" Duncan asked.
"I don't know. I simply don't know. But they're coming individually, and you're planning on having a welcoming committee for them. That can't be right. Or fair."
Amanda shrugged. "Fair! What is it with you guys? Life's not fair! Look at us female Immortals. You think it's fair for us? No matter how hard we train, or how skilled we are, we can't take any one of you in a fair fight, because you're bigger than we are! So we take an advantage - our sex, our looks - we're devious, we're thieves. And you condemn us for it. We're not being 'fair'!"
She hardly paused to catch her breath. "Look at Methos - man's trying to change - doesn't challenge a soul - steers clear of Immortals for centuries - buries his nose in a book. Sweetest man you'll ever meet. Then out of the blue, his past comes back to haunt him. Don't talk fair to me. The name of the game is 'survival,' not 'fair'!"
"Amanda -" Duncan tried to take her hand but she pulled away. "Don't get yourself upset. I was only asking a question. If we do this wrong, it could be dangerous -" She tossed her head. "Amanda. Please. Stay with us on this. We need you. Methos needs you."
I couldn't believe my ears. MacLeod knew. That wherever her heart was, Amanda's loyalties were with me, always would be. Bright boy.
The Princes Of The Universe.