The Heart Hath its Reasons by Merry (PG-13)

[captainlaura.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: None
Length: ~71,000 words
Author on LJ: merryish
Author Website: any road.
Why this must be read:

This is a great read that examines what it really means to be a Shaman. It's not just about being a guide to a Sentinel and seeing spirit animals, there are other things involved. Merry examines these ideas based around a case the gang is working on, and makes sure to include most of our favorite characters.

The Heart Hath its Reasons

Comments

[magician113.livejournal.com]

It's not just about being a guide to a Sentinel and seeing spirit animals, there are other things involved.

I absolutely agree. So often the two terms are lumped in together in a story. This examines not only the power, but the responsibility and the cost. And Merry writes so intelligently and well.

Great rec! Thank you.

[captainlaura.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[klangley56.livejournal.com]

And, it has one of my favorite passages in Sentinel fan fiction:

"It was exactly what had happened when the two of them met for the first time -- Jim putting up walls and defenses and Blair sailing past them like he didn't even notice. Jim Ellison was a practical man. When it became clear there was no keeping him out, Jim just rebuilt the walls with Blair on the inside."

Just sort of . . . sums it all up for me. :-)

[captainlaura.livejournal.com]

Hee, it's just what any smart man would do. Glad you liked the rec.