crack_van | Deus Ex Machina by khaleesian (NC-17)

Fandom: THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS
Pairing: Brian/Dom
Author on LJ:

khaleesian
Author's Website: Reflections in the Inward Eye
Why this must be read:

Well, this is it for me for the month. I hope that there was a little something for everyone. And since we started with khal, I figured it made sense to end with her as well. This is another long, plotty one (maybe go get a snack before you start). There's a fire, a jail break, an attempt at revenge, and an attempt at redemption. And dead-on characterisations of just about everybody, as usual.

And even though Brian had never said anything about the botched operation, Tanner somehow knew that Brian's loyalty was no longer his to command. Brian could feel Tanner's distance growing in the wake of the incident, until they barely spoke.

Am I meant to bring grief to anyone who trusts me?

Brian rolled to his side and closed his eyes. I'm not lying. I do want redemption. Forgiveness. I just didn't say whose.

Deus Ex Machina part I
Deus Ex Machina part II