Living on the Edge by Gen X (Adult)

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Fandom: DC COMICS
Pairing: Richard Dragon/Lady Shiva
Length: 3,144 words
Author on LJ: infinitys_tale /joyeuxnoel
Author Website: The Thin Blue Line
Why this must be read:

In DC fandom, there's just not a lot of works on either of these characters, and that Gen X does such a great job with both of them is a treat. The piece is told through Richard Dragon's point of view, but it is Shiva who stands out in the piece. She is cunning, and perfect at her craft, almost effortlessly, as the character should be. She's also very human in the kind of three dimensional way that the female killers at DC rarely get to be.

"--understand now? How long will it take you to become worthy?"

"Of you?" I asked. I inhaled deeply as if I could breath in her essence like a drug.

"Of your name," she corrected. She smiled. "You will never be worthy of me."

"Give me time."

"I've been indulgent enough for this night."

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