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Then Dreams He Of Another Benefice by Sphinxvictorian (PG-13)
Fandom: SHAKESPEARE -- ROMEO AND JULIET
Pairing: Mercutio/Romeo
Length: 2200 words
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sphinxvictorian
Author Website:sphinxfic
Why this must be read: In 1947, Paul Scofield played Mercutio under the direction of Peter Brook, and his performance prompted the reviewer for the Sunday Times to describe him as "a Mercutio who really has seen the fairies, and wishes, perhaps, that he had not." Then Dreams He Of Another Benefice is a story along those lines, with an extra little spine-tingling jolt of classic horror: Mercutio hasn't just seen the fairies -- he's dead and permanently under their spell. And Queen Mab, who loves him, is prepared to give him exactly what he's always wanted . . .
Mab gave an exasperated sigh.
“Oh very well, if you must be so obstinate. I was going to spare you this but see it you must.”
She led him to a nearby pool of slightly brackish water. With a crack of her whip, the water cleared and then became as cloudy as milk. On the surface, figures began to flicker.
They became more distinct and Mercutio’s heart jumped to see Romeo, sword drawn, staggering after that rat-catcher Tybalt. The scene switched to show Romeo running Tybalt through, then immediately repent and be dragged off by Benvolio to safety.
Mercutio was warmed by Romeo’s avenging his murder, but then his heart went cold again as the scene changed. Romeo lay with a child-woman, Capulet’s daughter Juliet, Tybalt’s cousin.
“His wife,” murmured Mab, spitefully.
“No,” Mercutio whispered.
Then Dreams He Of Another Benefice
Pairing: Mercutio/Romeo
Length: 2200 words
Author on LJ:
sphinxvictorianAuthor Website:
sphinxficWhy this must be read: In 1947, Paul Scofield played Mercutio under the direction of Peter Brook, and his performance prompted the reviewer for the Sunday Times to describe him as "a Mercutio who really has seen the fairies, and wishes, perhaps, that he had not." Then Dreams He Of Another Benefice is a story along those lines, with an extra little spine-tingling jolt of classic horror: Mercutio hasn't just seen the fairies -- he's dead and permanently under their spell. And Queen Mab, who loves him, is prepared to give him exactly what he's always wanted . . .
Mab gave an exasperated sigh.
“Oh very well, if you must be so obstinate. I was going to spare you this but see it you must.”
She led him to a nearby pool of slightly brackish water. With a crack of her whip, the water cleared and then became as cloudy as milk. On the surface, figures began to flicker.
They became more distinct and Mercutio’s heart jumped to see Romeo, sword drawn, staggering after that rat-catcher Tybalt. The scene switched to show Romeo running Tybalt through, then immediately repent and be dragged off by Benvolio to safety.
Mercutio was warmed by Romeo’s avenging his murder, but then his heart went cold again as the scene changed. Romeo lay with a child-woman, Capulet’s daughter Juliet, Tybalt’s cousin.
“His wife,” murmured Mab, spitefully.
“No,” Mercutio whispered.
Then Dreams He Of Another Benefice
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