ext_120019 ([identity profile] georgiesmith.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2009-03-15 08:55 am

The Man from UNCLE/Star Trek Universe (G)

Title: Room With a Q by Mo Boldock
Pairing: none
Length: 3200 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] blondie_54
Author Website: Her wonderful stories can be found at U.N.C.L.E. File 40
Why this must be read: I suppose I should get this out of the way first. I don't like crossover fic and generally avoid reading it. Most everything I've read just reeks of fan wank. Blah. That said, there are always exceptions to the rule and this story is most definitely one of those. "Room With a Q" is a short, humorous story of Q seeking out the universe's greatest lovers in his quest to win the heart of Kathryn Janeway. It's only fitting that Napoleon Solo has made such a list. Our three main characters are very much in character here with Blondie's trademark snappy dialogue and amusing exchanges setting the pace for a delightful read. I've read everything of Blondie's that I can find and have adored them all. I think she's an exceptionally talented author.

Here's a taster:

“Well, I’ve never met this woman but I suspect she may find you a little overpowering,” the blond agent murmured.

“How would you know? What you know about women could be etched on the back of a positron.”

“Q”, Illya said, thoughtfully, “you have this amazing power. If I had this power, I would want to visit other solar systems, study other planets, other cultures, see the many wondrous things the universe had to offer.” He shook his head. “And all you can think of is to use this power to pursue a woman?” Illya sighed in wonderment.

“Are you sure he’s from earth? He doesn’t have any points on his ears,” Q asked Solo out of the corner of his mouth.


Room With a Q

Room With a Q

[identity profile] channeld.livejournal.com 2009-03-17 10:58 am (UTC)(link)
Okay, I really had fun with this story. And I should be getting ready for work! Instead here I am giggling over Blondie's wonderful cross over. I am with the reviewer in that I usually don't care for crossovers but part of that is that they often take themselves too seriously. So much effort is involved in convincing the reader that this is really happening that it takes away from this story. This story ... doesn't. It pulls the reader in from that very first moment and takes her (this third person stuff is getting cumbersome so here is a quick mind hopping PoV switch) took me willingly and happily along for the ride. The characterizations were excellent, all three of them. And even though it didn't end with I/N in a clinch (sigh) I loved it. Thank you Blondie, and thank you George for the rec. (and now I'm late for work so once again, thanks a lot).