Criminal Minds/Supernatural (PG-13)

[denyce.livejournal.com]

Hiya, *sorry!* I'm a bit late getting started, but dangles the keys I'm here. Hopefully with a few fun recs ;)

Title: Defect by Kikkimax
Pairing: None, gen
Length: 39,590 words
Author on LJ: kikkimax
Author Website: Other Places fanfiction by Kikkimax
Why this must be read: Bottom line Defect is awesome! Kikkimax has infused both fandoms/characters seamlessly, and OMG its gen. A genre in SPN I rarely ever read, but Defect is an acceptation to that rule. The plot is tight, logical and IMO has spot on characterization. Mix in depth, plot and with snappy sharp dialog, and the interaction between Dean and Gideon what you have is one delicious, fun, read. Defect is a steady, fast moving read that thoroughly engaged me from beginning to end. Make time to read this long well paced lusciously rich fic that will stay with you long after you've finished.

Defect by Kikkimax

And it's sequel Hell and Back


"Want to know what I think?"

"Not really." The ice was back.

"I think you stalled the cops long enough to let your brother slip away. Because that was your job, wasn’t it? Somebody had to look after little Sam after Mommy died. And Dean my boy, you were it. You didn’t get to have a childhood because you were busy raising your brother."

Dean’s mouth fell open and he stared at Gideon.

"You lost your mother, too. But your dad was too caught up in his own grief to notice…"

"Don’t talk about my dad," Dean warned, clenching his fists.

"He raised you to be a hard ass and he was the only parent you had left so you did everything you could to please him. Everything. But it was never enough, was it?"

"You don’t know what you’re talking about." Dean stood abruptly but his legs were still anchored to the chair and he had nowhere to go so he sat back down. He buried his head in his hands practically vibrating with tension.

"I know everything about you, Dean," Gideon continued in the same gentle voice. "I know how you think, I know how you feel. So I’ll tell you what I think. I think you’d rather die than lose your baby brother because he’s the only thing you’ve got left."

Suddenly very still, Dean lifted his head. "Christo," he whispered, watching Gideon with frightened eyes.

Gideon stared back. Dean held his breath for a moment then let it out with an audible whoosh. He looked emotionally spent but no longer afraid.

"Dean?"

"I don’t want to talk to you anymore." With that he shut Gideon out completely.

Comments

[rabbitwrath.livejournal.com]

Seconding this rec! Defect is brilliant, and the sequel is fun too. It might focus a bit more on the Supernatural than CM side, but neither is neglected. I have a soft spot for this fic - it inspired me to give Criminal Minds a try, and that was the best decision I've made in a long time.

:D