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crack_van2007-11-17 09:47 pm
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Oasis by Teresa Kay (G)
Fandom: SMALLVILLE
Pairing : None
Author on LJ : unknown
Author website : Words by Teresa Kay at http://www.teresakay.us/fiction/index.php
Why this must be read :
There aren't that many fics in the fandom that explore Clark and Martha's bond and just that. There are many that use Martha as a matchmaker for whatever OTP, but just not enough, even years after this one was written, that add as much heart and depth to what it possibly the most defining relationship of Clark's life.
This one explores that mother-son bond beautifully and with the bittersweet edge that hints that even Martha knows her time with her son is both limited and clearly borrowed.
An Excerpt:
"I thought finding answers would make everything better. I should have listened to you and Dad. I'm not ready for this. I'm not ready to be..." His words stumbled off into silence.
"To be what, Clark?" Martha prompted.
Looking up at her finally, he revealed the depth of his grief and unhappiness in his expression, and in the tears he wiped away on his sleeve.
"Alone."
It was on the tip of her tongue to make a denial. He would never be alone, because he'd have a hell of a time getting rid of her, but she sensed he wasn't ready to hear that particular speech just yet.
(“Oasis ")
Pairing : None
Author on LJ : unknown
Author website : Words by Teresa Kay at http://www.teresakay.us/fiction/index.php
Why this must be read :
There aren't that many fics in the fandom that explore Clark and Martha's bond and just that. There are many that use Martha as a matchmaker for whatever OTP, but just not enough, even years after this one was written, that add as much heart and depth to what it possibly the most defining relationship of Clark's life.
This one explores that mother-son bond beautifully and with the bittersweet edge that hints that even Martha knows her time with her son is both limited and clearly borrowed.
An Excerpt:
"I thought finding answers would make everything better. I should have listened to you and Dad. I'm not ready for this. I'm not ready to be..." His words stumbled off into silence.
"To be what, Clark?" Martha prompted.
Looking up at her finally, he revealed the depth of his grief and unhappiness in his expression, and in the tears he wiped away on his sleeve.
"Alone."
It was on the tip of her tongue to make a denial. He would never be alone, because he'd have a hell of a time getting rid of her, but she sensed he wasn't ready to hear that particular speech just yet.
(“Oasis ")