Prologue to a Wolf by resolute (PG-13)

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Fandom: MARVEL COMICS
Pairing: Ultimate Wanda and Pietro (A teensy bit of implied Wanda/Pietro incest, because, hey, it’s Ultimate.)
Length: 2,200 words
Author on LJ: resolute
Author Website: N/A
Why this must be read:

I usually try to shy away from reccing Yuletide fics on crack_van, because they’re recced all over the place. But I wanted to give some representation to the Ultimate Marvel Universe, which doesn’t get nearly as much fic as the 616 Universe, and this fic is so good that it deserves to be recced at least one more time.

This fic is a fairy tale. It’s a self-aware fairy tale, with a narrator – highly stylized, with beautiful fairy tale language. It’s also brilliant, and original, and shows a glimpse into what Wanda and Pietro’s childhood might have been like. How they might have discovered their powers, and what wolves may have been lurking in the shadows, getting ready to pounce on their prey. I won’t spoil the guest star in this fic, but he’s certainly an important figure in the Ultimate universe, and his appearance here makes perfect sense. It’s also a lovely portrait of the twins, and of their relationship with, and dependence upon, each other, particularly Pietro’s love for his sister. I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who’s read an Ultimate comic to check this out, but I also encourage 616-only fans, because the relationship portrayed here transcends canon.

Not so long ago, but very far away, there once lived a boy and a girl. I would start the story another way, you understand. But there is no other beginning for these two. They were brother and sister, born at the same moment, though the boy was the smallest bit older. First into the world he came, and forever after his sister was his charge, for their father had left them long ago.

Prologue to a Wolf

Comments

[bloodygoodgirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks for reccing Ultimate Universe.

[harmonyangel.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome!