ext_13497 (![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png)
xenokattz.livejournal.com) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
crack_van2008-09-13 10:34 am
xenokattz.livejournal.com) wrote in crack_van2008-09-13 10:34 am
Hard Candy by Amanda (Teen)
Fandom: DC COMICS
Pairing: Roy/Dick
Length: ~4500
Author on LJ: --
Author Website: --
Why this must be read:
I fell in love with Roy Harper's character the minute I found out he was a young single-dad trying damn hard to do his job and take care of his little girl, Lian, who was born when he was probably 18-20 years old. In Amanda's story, Roy's frustration smokes out of the page when Lian asks for one thing: for her mother to be there on Christmas when she woke up.
Ow, ow, ow.
Someone wiser than I pointed out the difference between the Justice League and the Titans: the League is a group of people working; the Titans are family. This fic epitomizes that.
It took a few minutes, but after a deep sigh, which actually startled Dick from his own thoughts, Roy said, "I told Lian that Santa would try hard to grant all her wishes for Christmas. She was really patient in detailing what toys she's in love with, but before she went to bed she said all she really wanted was her mother to be here on Christmas when she woke up. That she'd give up all her presents for it."
Dick's jaw tightened, but, he still looked relaxed against the couch with his head back and his eyes focused on the play of light and dark. His eyes flickered closed, then opened again on his friend's voice as the ragged, quiet confession continued.
"If it was something physical, it'd be here. If I couldn't afford it, I'd borrow the money. I'd get someone to help me. You, any of the Titans, anyone. If it was something I could get, it'd be here before morning."
"I hate Christmas. I hate Christmas. I hate Christmas." Silence reigned for another minute before Roy's fist came down against his leg and his voice cut through the air. His back shook even as Dick finally did move to stop him, swift and silent even in the dark main room of the Titan's Tower.
Hard Candy Holiday
Pairing: Roy/Dick
Length: ~4500
Author on LJ: --
Author Website: --
Why this must be read:
I fell in love with Roy Harper's character the minute I found out he was a young single-dad trying damn hard to do his job and take care of his little girl, Lian, who was born when he was probably 18-20 years old. In Amanda's story, Roy's frustration smokes out of the page when Lian asks for one thing: for her mother to be there on Christmas when she woke up.
Ow, ow, ow.
Someone wiser than I pointed out the difference between the Justice League and the Titans: the League is a group of people working; the Titans are family. This fic epitomizes that.
It took a few minutes, but after a deep sigh, which actually startled Dick from his own thoughts, Roy said, "I told Lian that Santa would try hard to grant all her wishes for Christmas. She was really patient in detailing what toys she's in love with, but before she went to bed she said all she really wanted was her mother to be here on Christmas when she woke up. That she'd give up all her presents for it."
Dick's jaw tightened, but, he still looked relaxed against the couch with his head back and his eyes focused on the play of light and dark. His eyes flickered closed, then opened again on his friend's voice as the ragged, quiet confession continued.
"If it was something physical, it'd be here. If I couldn't afford it, I'd borrow the money. I'd get someone to help me. You, any of the Titans, anyone. If it was something I could get, it'd be here before morning."
"I hate Christmas. I hate Christmas. I hate Christmas." Silence reigned for another minute before Roy's fist came down against his leg and his voice cut through the air. His back shook even as Dick finally did move to stop him, swift and silent even in the dark main room of the Titan's Tower.
Hard Candy Holiday