Lullaby by Shan (NC-17)

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Fandom: FARSCAPE
Pairing: John/Aeryn, John/Grayza
Author on LJ:  unknown
Author Website: unknown
Why this must be read: Using Crichton's human lullabies, Shan weaves together a post PKW piece that deals with the aftermath, the grief, and the secrets that need to be expressed.

Chiana's eyes were red-tinged, just like a human's, the color so startling against her cool palette, and the blue tint of her tears smeared her cheeks. John ran his fingers down her face, stroking away the moisture with his thumb.

"He said he would find me," she whispered.

"I know, little girl."

"I want him back," her voice was quieter. "I miss him."

"I know."

"He said he would find me." Her voice trailed off, lost and hopeless with a grief as sharp as her youth. Her breath hitched and she shifted in his arms. She tossed her straw hair a little, turned to face him, reaching up with a careful hand to touch the blossoming bruise on his jaw in apology.

"Sing that again," she said. "What was that?"

John brushed away the hair that had strayed and clung to her damp cheek.

"It's a lullaby," he said. "A song for babies and narls."

"Sing it again, old man," she demanded.

Lullaby