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The D.O.D.O. Affair by aerye (G)
Fandom: THE AVENGERS
Pairing and Characters: Cathy/Emma, Steed
Length: 4,403 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
aerye
Author Website: aerye
Why this must be read:
Re: the pairing -- yes, you read that right, and as if it weren't reason enough, this is a seriously entertaining, wonderful story that reads just like an episode, with all the classic Avengers quirkiness. Steed has been kidnapped, and it's up to Cathy and Emma to rescue him. It is really very sad indeed that these two awesome ladies in leather share no scenes in canon. They make an excellent team here, though I suppose that's to be expected, as they are Cathy Gale and Emma Peel, after all. aerye has both women's voices down pat, and their interactions are excellent.
Plot somewhat recalls 'How to Succeed... at Murder' but is much smarter and crazier and in every way better. aerye also gives us fun secondary characters who add color to the story without overpowering it, just like the show at its best. This story must be read simply because it is one of a kind, but also because it is insanely well-done.
"Well, it was self-indulgent, really—I suppose that's why I objected. Academic research needs to be ruthlessly objective, above scrutiny. Margaret was too involved, too emotionally attached to the work. It made her unreliable."
"And the work she was so attached to—?" Mrs. Gale prompted.
Professor Hampton smiled. "Well, it's going to sound preposterous. Margaret was determined to prove the existence of Amazons."
"Excuse me, Professor, but that sounds like a perfectly valid field of inquiry for someone with an interest in Ancient Studies."
"I'm afraid it went a little beyond that. Margaret wanted to bring them back to life, create a new breed of Amazon."
"Create a tribe of she-warriors?" Mrs. Peel sounded slightly amused.
"Precisely. Margaret wanted to discover and exploit the 'untapped, seething fury of womankind.' She said a tribe of strong, dedicated women could rule the word, bring peace and prosperity, and save it from the 'desolation wrought by men.'"
"After killing everyone who stands in their way first." Mrs. Peel said wryly.
The D.O.D.O. Affair
Pairing and Characters: Cathy/Emma, Steed
Length: 4,403 words
Author on LJ:
aeryeAuthor Website: aerye
Why this must be read:
Re: the pairing -- yes, you read that right, and as if it weren't reason enough, this is a seriously entertaining, wonderful story that reads just like an episode, with all the classic Avengers quirkiness. Steed has been kidnapped, and it's up to Cathy and Emma to rescue him. It is really very sad indeed that these two awesome ladies in leather share no scenes in canon. They make an excellent team here, though I suppose that's to be expected, as they are Cathy Gale and Emma Peel, after all. aerye has both women's voices down pat, and their interactions are excellent.
Plot somewhat recalls 'How to Succeed... at Murder' but is much smarter and crazier and in every way better. aerye also gives us fun secondary characters who add color to the story without overpowering it, just like the show at its best. This story must be read simply because it is one of a kind, but also because it is insanely well-done.
"Well, it was self-indulgent, really—I suppose that's why I objected. Academic research needs to be ruthlessly objective, above scrutiny. Margaret was too involved, too emotionally attached to the work. It made her unreliable."
"And the work she was so attached to—?" Mrs. Gale prompted.
Professor Hampton smiled. "Well, it's going to sound preposterous. Margaret was determined to prove the existence of Amazons."
"Excuse me, Professor, but that sounds like a perfectly valid field of inquiry for someone with an interest in Ancient Studies."
"I'm afraid it went a little beyond that. Margaret wanted to bring them back to life, create a new breed of Amazon."
"Create a tribe of she-warriors?" Mrs. Peel sounded slightly amused.
"Precisely. Margaret wanted to discover and exploit the 'untapped, seething fury of womankind.' She said a tribe of strong, dedicated women could rule the word, bring peace and prosperity, and save it from the 'desolation wrought by men.'"
"After killing everyone who stands in their way first." Mrs. Peel said wryly.
The D.O.D.O. Affair