Reach by Khyber (R)

[memento64.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Memento64, and I'm privileged to be driving for X-Files this month. I have been a Mulder/Scully shipper since I first saw that closet scene in "Ice" (the one with the mutual neck inspections). I was only 14, but I was instantly hooked. XF was my first fandom, and although many other fandoms have come and gone since the first days of my infatuation, I think I will always return to this universe from time to time. After all, it was my first love.

Most of my recs will reflect my shipping preference, but I will also throw in a few UST fics and non-romance stories.

Fandom: X-FILES
Pairing: Mulder/Scully
Author on LJ: Not that I know of
Author Website: khyberfic.net
Why this must be read: This story is simply breathtaking--the language, the pacing, the relationship--everything works together to craft a fic that is lyrical and unforgettable. I was actually surprised to see that no one had already rec'd this; I've had a copy on my hard drive for years, and I've read it more times than I can accurately recall. Although Khyber claims he would revise this now, if given the chance, I truly believe that this story belongs on the list of all time classic XF fics.

It seemed to Mulder sometimes that every single moment of which he
had been consciously aware of Scully swirled near the centre of his
mind in a violent and bewildering array. Rippling with colour and
scent, tied inextricably to physical and emotional reactions that
almost shamed him and disturbed the vast library. His vivid
imagination had left near-memories there, as well. The metal tang
of a silver stud against his tongue as his mouth closed/would close
on her earlobe, a certain play of tendons and muscles at the base
of her back as she stretched forward slightly... Moments never
truly known, but which had intruded upon his thoughts so often that
they seemed things cherished and lost.

Scully would know, he thought, that these moments now are joining
the others. Light glowing on a fingernail. A potentially totally
new typology of the way she said his name, with a slight catch in
the middle. Only occurring in nature thus far with head turned to
the side, and a smile. All these, which his vast network tried and
failed to file away in some coherent order, joining the great,
swirling, chaotic Scully Nebula.

Reach

Comments

[memento64.livejournal.com]

Sorry about the repeat with "Excerpt" LJ cut. I think I need some caffeine.

[wendelah1]

I loved that story. Thanks for the recommendation.

[memento64.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!