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crack_van2011-10-09 05:24 pm
sinfulslasher) wrote in crack_van2011-10-09 05:24 pm
Invictus by The Seventh Swan (NC-17)
Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: Gibbs/DiNozzo
Length: 1,860 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
the_7th_swan
Author Website: N/A
Why this must be read: From the author's summary: "In which Tony is confident, competent and not the least bit handicapped despite his disability. A story about determination, preservation and an unconquerable spirit." That about sums it up. LOL! "Invictus" is a disability fic, but it doesn't focus on the whump or the angst or even the hurt/comfort. The story is all about Tony and how he doesn't let a simple thing like a physical disability stop him from being who and what he wants to be. I especially love Gibbs in this fic, how Tony's disability is a non-issue for him both personally and professionally. Added bonus: The sex scene at the end is both hot and funny.
Excerpt:
"Don't be ridiculous, DiNozzo. You can't go undercover."
"Why?" Tony asked curiously. For a brief second, he missed Philadelphia. He'd been there long enough that they'd stoped questioning him.
"You're too noticeable," his captain insisted and Tony nearly rolled his eyes. Why did people insist on dancing around what they thought the problem was? Tony wasn't made of glass after all.
"I'm a good actor," he corrected gently, "And I didn't make it to Detective because of my looks."
"Look, Tony," his captain began and Tony sighed. He knew what was coming –such statements always began the same way, "It's commendable you've come this far but the truth of the matter is that you're going to have to accept there are some things you simply can't do."
"Says who?" Tony demanded bluntly.
His captain flailed at that, tripping over himself to find the right words.
"Give me a chance," Tony encouraged, giving his best determined smile, "I won't let you down."
His captain looked doubtful, even as he nodded grudgingly.
Three weeks later, the perp was in jail and Tony proven right.
Invictus
Pairing: Gibbs/DiNozzo
Length: 1,860 words
Author on LJ:
the_7th_swanAuthor Website: N/A
Why this must be read: From the author's summary: "In which Tony is confident, competent and not the least bit handicapped despite his disability. A story about determination, preservation and an unconquerable spirit." That about sums it up. LOL! "Invictus" is a disability fic, but it doesn't focus on the whump or the angst or even the hurt/comfort. The story is all about Tony and how he doesn't let a simple thing like a physical disability stop him from being who and what he wants to be. I especially love Gibbs in this fic, how Tony's disability is a non-issue for him both personally and professionally. Added bonus: The sex scene at the end is both hot and funny.
Excerpt:
"Don't be ridiculous, DiNozzo. You can't go undercover."
"Why?" Tony asked curiously. For a brief second, he missed Philadelphia. He'd been there long enough that they'd stoped questioning him.
"You're too noticeable," his captain insisted and Tony nearly rolled his eyes. Why did people insist on dancing around what they thought the problem was? Tony wasn't made of glass after all.
"I'm a good actor," he corrected gently, "And I didn't make it to Detective because of my looks."
"Look, Tony," his captain began and Tony sighed. He knew what was coming –such statements always began the same way, "It's commendable you've come this far but the truth of the matter is that you're going to have to accept there are some things you simply can't do."
"Says who?" Tony demanded bluntly.
His captain flailed at that, tripping over himself to find the right words.
"Give me a chance," Tony encouraged, giving his best determined smile, "I won't let you down."
His captain looked doubtful, even as he nodded grudgingly.
Three weeks later, the perp was in jail and Tony proven right.
Invictus