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White Rabbit by Dargelos (Not Rated but I'd call it NC-17)
Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: Methos/Kronos Methos/Duncan
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
dargie
Author Website: Dargie's Outpost
Why this must be read: This is a unique story, an AU which still seems possible within canon. What did Methos do during the Sixties? Well, he and Kronos were part of that immortal rock band, Old Dead Guys.
There are many things to like in this novel-length piece. Firstly, there's a portrayal of Kronos that doesn't whitewash him but builds on his charisma to give a more shaded character with a credible history. He's not the only participant allowed to be something more than black or white. The author doesn't take the easy option of villifying Duncan to get more sympathy for Kronos, yet still allows Duncan to have faults. There are numerous original characters, some of whom are definitely larger than life, but all of whom remain engaging - my particular favourite is poor harrassed Syd. <g>
The story itself is very well-crafted with several timelines juggled expertly, so we get different, and sometimes contradictory, perspectives on events. Scattered through the timelines are 'articles' on the band, which capture just the right tone for the periods they were written in. The use of contemporary songs and the descriptions of the performances can make you nostalgic for that era even if you don't remember it. There's great banter, moments of darkness, wine, women and song, or since they are a rock band - drug abuse, anything willing, and still the songs.
I'm giving a long quote here, since it gives a good flavour of the character interaction, and it's one of my favourite scenes.
Syd wondered how many people in the crowd had gotten lucky with Chaos. What surprised him, as it always did, was how delicate the drummer really was without his black leather, and toughest-son-of-a-bitch-in-the-place attitude. In this dewy, early light with mud caked over his scar, he looked as young as Nino, and far more vulnerable. How in God's name did he project such menace most of the time?
"And how many of that nice crowd did you manage to fuck since we got here?" Ramesses asked.
"As if you haven't been out there looking for vacant orifices."
"Never said I hadn't. I was just wondering if I'd done you without knowing."
By way of an answer, Chaos pulled Ramesses into a long, hard kiss. "You'd know it," he promised, smearing mud all over Ramesses who didn't seem to mind much. He wrapped himself around the drummer.
"We can sing later," he whispered, and Chaos laughed.
"No, I want to sing them awake. Let's get set up."
And by the time the first light of the sun began to fall onto the assembly, they were ready. Chaos had even managed to wash but he hadn't bothered to dress.
Syd had no idea what they were going to do and when Michael asked, he just shrugged. "This weekend is going to be interesting, Michael," he said. "Nino, do you have any idea?"
"No clue," the younger man said.
"Liar."
Nino tried to look affronted but failed miserably. "They've been practicing this one in secret, Syd. I didn't know they planned to do the number because all this is pretty impromptu." He waved a hand just as Rowley hit the stage, caught sight of Chaos and began to laugh. Then he pulled off his own shirt and jeans, threw them towards Michael, and strode up to the front of the stage, bare-ass naked as the day he entered the world.
"Ohjezuschrist," Syd moaned.
"Peace, brother Sydney," both roadies said, imitating Firstman.
And then softly it began, a few guitar chords, a little light percussion and Rowley's dark, powerful voice coming in wordlessly and low over the music, but growing in force and volume as the beat picked up. Then, as Syd recognized the number, Rowley broke into song.
Before you start reading, and if you don't mind a small spoiler, I suggest you look at the People Credits in the Notes to get the casting for the original characters, and then settle in for a wild ride!
White Rabbit
Pairing: Methos/Kronos Methos/Duncan
Author on LJ:
dargieAuthor Website: Dargie's Outpost
Why this must be read: This is a unique story, an AU which still seems possible within canon. What did Methos do during the Sixties? Well, he and Kronos were part of that immortal rock band, Old Dead Guys.
There are many things to like in this novel-length piece. Firstly, there's a portrayal of Kronos that doesn't whitewash him but builds on his charisma to give a more shaded character with a credible history. He's not the only participant allowed to be something more than black or white. The author doesn't take the easy option of villifying Duncan to get more sympathy for Kronos, yet still allows Duncan to have faults. There are numerous original characters, some of whom are definitely larger than life, but all of whom remain engaging - my particular favourite is poor harrassed Syd. <g>
The story itself is very well-crafted with several timelines juggled expertly, so we get different, and sometimes contradictory, perspectives on events. Scattered through the timelines are 'articles' on the band, which capture just the right tone for the periods they were written in. The use of contemporary songs and the descriptions of the performances can make you nostalgic for that era even if you don't remember it. There's great banter, moments of darkness, wine, women and song, or since they are a rock band - drug abuse, anything willing, and still the songs.
I'm giving a long quote here, since it gives a good flavour of the character interaction, and it's one of my favourite scenes.
Syd wondered how many people in the crowd had gotten lucky with Chaos. What surprised him, as it always did, was how delicate the drummer really was without his black leather, and toughest-son-of-a-bitch-in-the-place attitude. In this dewy, early light with mud caked over his scar, he looked as young as Nino, and far more vulnerable. How in God's name did he project such menace most of the time?
"And how many of that nice crowd did you manage to fuck since we got here?" Ramesses asked.
"As if you haven't been out there looking for vacant orifices."
"Never said I hadn't. I was just wondering if I'd done you without knowing."
By way of an answer, Chaos pulled Ramesses into a long, hard kiss. "You'd know it," he promised, smearing mud all over Ramesses who didn't seem to mind much. He wrapped himself around the drummer.
"We can sing later," he whispered, and Chaos laughed.
"No, I want to sing them awake. Let's get set up."
And by the time the first light of the sun began to fall onto the assembly, they were ready. Chaos had even managed to wash but he hadn't bothered to dress.
Syd had no idea what they were going to do and when Michael asked, he just shrugged. "This weekend is going to be interesting, Michael," he said. "Nino, do you have any idea?"
"No clue," the younger man said.
"Liar."
Nino tried to look affronted but failed miserably. "They've been practicing this one in secret, Syd. I didn't know they planned to do the number because all this is pretty impromptu." He waved a hand just as Rowley hit the stage, caught sight of Chaos and began to laugh. Then he pulled off his own shirt and jeans, threw them towards Michael, and strode up to the front of the stage, bare-ass naked as the day he entered the world.
"Ohjezuschrist," Syd moaned.
"Peace, brother Sydney," both roadies said, imitating Firstman.
And then softly it began, a few guitar chords, a little light percussion and Rowley's dark, powerful voice coming in wordlessly and low over the music, but growing in force and volume as the beat picked up. Then, as Syd recognized the number, Rowley broke into song.
Before you start reading, and if you don't mind a small spoiler, I suggest you look at the People Credits in the Notes to get the casting for the original characters, and then settle in for a wild ride!
White Rabbit
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And I had a similar experience to yours, in that I couldn't get into it to start with, but once I was in there was no going back <g>
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I really wanna read ur fic!
cheers!
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