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queenitsy.livejournal.com) wrote in crack_van2010-06-01 08:34 pm
Sharps & Flats by Cymbalism (R)
Hello! I'm reccing for Newsies this month. It's a small fandom, but with a lot of great fics to offer; I'll do my best to show some of that off. Starting with...
Fandom: NEWSIES
Pairing: Blink/Mush, Jack/David
Length: 60,000+
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
cymbalism219
Author Website: FFnet profile
Why this must be read: As previous Newsies reccers have mentioned, the fandom has a lot of very good modern day AUs. This has to be one of the best: the boys are all in a present-day college (and more specifically, marching band), but all are recognizably themselves: David is a slightly awkward new kid, Jack is a brash leader, Spot is grumbling and tough, Racetrack is wise-cracking... well, you get the idea. The fic is epic enough to sink your teeth into and does a particularly great job at developing the relationships -- both friendships and romances -- between all of these guys.
A third boy suddenly swooped in between Blink and Mush, slinging an arm around each of their necks. "You mean we brass instruments got a mighty sound, right Mush? When's the last time anybody heard a clarinet from the stands?" The latest member of the welcome party took his arm from around Blink to give Mush a noogie, then extended his hand to David. "My name's Jack, Jack Kelly. Trumpet. You too, huh?"
"Uh -- yeah."
"Jack's your section leader," Blink piped.
"And band president," Mush added proudly, though David wasn't sure exactly what inspired the sense of pride.
"Great," he said. "By the way, I'm David." Jack tossed his chin up in acknowledgement of David's introduction and a few seconds of silence passed. David was beginning to remember how much he hated new situations.
Sharps & Flats
Fandom: NEWSIES
Pairing: Blink/Mush, Jack/David
Length: 60,000+
Author on LJ:
cymbalism219Author Website: FFnet profile
Why this must be read: As previous Newsies reccers have mentioned, the fandom has a lot of very good modern day AUs. This has to be one of the best: the boys are all in a present-day college (and more specifically, marching band), but all are recognizably themselves: David is a slightly awkward new kid, Jack is a brash leader, Spot is grumbling and tough, Racetrack is wise-cracking... well, you get the idea. The fic is epic enough to sink your teeth into and does a particularly great job at developing the relationships -- both friendships and romances -- between all of these guys.
A third boy suddenly swooped in between Blink and Mush, slinging an arm around each of their necks. "You mean we brass instruments got a mighty sound, right Mush? When's the last time anybody heard a clarinet from the stands?" The latest member of the welcome party took his arm from around Blink to give Mush a noogie, then extended his hand to David. "My name's Jack, Jack Kelly. Trumpet. You too, huh?"
"Uh -- yeah."
"Jack's your section leader," Blink piped.
"And band president," Mush added proudly, though David wasn't sure exactly what inspired the sense of pride.
"Great," he said. "By the way, I'm David." Jack tossed his chin up in acknowledgement of David's introduction and a few seconds of silence passed. David was beginning to remember how much he hated new situations.
Sharps & Flats