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Heaven's Not About Your Reputation by Impertinence (NC-17)
Like all good tours, this one has come to an end. It's been an absolute blast to point the spotlight at some of the grooviest fics this fandom has to offer. How about we have one last ride before I have to turn the keys of the Bandom van to the next driver? :D?
Fandom: BANDOM (MCR)
Pairing: Frank Iero/Gerard Way, Mikeyway/Alicia, implied past Gerard/Bert
Length: ~29,000 words
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
impertinence
Author Website: Author's AO3 Page for anything posted after 2009. Everything else is searcheable via the "fic" tags at Author's LJ.
Why this must be read: MCR did a cover of Dylan's "Desolation Row" for the Watchmen movie soundtrack. They made a video set in the Watchmen 'verse where we got to see rawer, punked-out versions of the band.
"Heaven's Not About Your Reputation" picks up from the end of the video and covers the next four years in the life of MCR. This is an universe in which the Tipper Laws have restricted everything from playing music to junk food. No one under 40 years old is to be trusted. Those who want to rebel usually disappear into the night. The band goes through a lot of ups and downs as they prepare themselves to become part of the revolution that's on the brink of happening.
It's an origin fic for how MCR got together in such an oppressive world. It's Gerard's story as he learns to be the leader he's meant to become. It's Frank and Gerard's story-- about their feelings for each other and what to do while on the run from the law. It's the story of a band learning to be one, about giving it every ounce of sweat and practicing in a basement to an audience of couch pillows. It's Ray and Bob's story too as they bring a stabilizing vibe to chaos in the streets. It's Mikeyway's story in being the guy who knows everyone. Bonus awesome: Alicia--who's badass and smart and knows how rig a sound system.
It's all this and much more. A revelation, a riot and a rally to never forget who we are and who we can be.
An excerpt
"Punk music," Ray said firmly for the billionth time, "is not illegal."
Gerard blew the smoke from his definitely illegal cigarette in Ray's face. "Awesome punk music is."
"Music that doesn't promote the mental and physical well-being of youth –"
"Bullshit. Awesome punk can promote mental and physical well-being. I mean, look at me." Gerard gestured to his torn jeans, studded belt, and filthy leather jacket. "I haven't had a drink in months."
"And yet, you still look like you got dressed drunk." Ray made a worried face. "Look, I know you really want to do this, but don't you think -"
"It'll be awesome," Gerard said. It was possible he was using the word too much, but if Ray didn't really believe it, then the whole thing would be pointless. And they were definitely going to get into trouble; Gerard knew it already. Ray probably did too, but he still had to convince himself that everything would go fine. "Don't worry about it, man."
Ray still looked worried, but he nodded acquiescence anyway. Satisfied, Gerard kicked back and started planning that night's stage moves.
Heaven's Not About Your Reputation at AO3 and at LJ.
Remember: leaving feedback for a writer whose story you've enjoyed is awesome.
Fandom: BANDOM (MCR)
Pairing: Frank Iero/Gerard Way, Mikeyway/Alicia, implied past Gerard/Bert
Length: ~29,000 words
Author on LJ:
impertinenceAuthor Website: Author's AO3 Page for anything posted after 2009. Everything else is searcheable via the "fic" tags at Author's LJ.
Why this must be read: MCR did a cover of Dylan's "Desolation Row" for the Watchmen movie soundtrack. They made a video set in the Watchmen 'verse where we got to see rawer, punked-out versions of the band.
"Heaven's Not About Your Reputation" picks up from the end of the video and covers the next four years in the life of MCR. This is an universe in which the Tipper Laws have restricted everything from playing music to junk food. No one under 40 years old is to be trusted. Those who want to rebel usually disappear into the night. The band goes through a lot of ups and downs as they prepare themselves to become part of the revolution that's on the brink of happening.
It's an origin fic for how MCR got together in such an oppressive world. It's Gerard's story as he learns to be the leader he's meant to become. It's Frank and Gerard's story-- about their feelings for each other and what to do while on the run from the law. It's the story of a band learning to be one, about giving it every ounce of sweat and practicing in a basement to an audience of couch pillows. It's Ray and Bob's story too as they bring a stabilizing vibe to chaos in the streets. It's Mikeyway's story in being the guy who knows everyone. Bonus awesome: Alicia--who's badass and smart and knows how rig a sound system.
It's all this and much more. A revelation, a riot and a rally to never forget who we are and who we can be.
An excerpt
"Punk music," Ray said firmly for the billionth time, "is not illegal."
Gerard blew the smoke from his definitely illegal cigarette in Ray's face. "Awesome punk music is."
"Music that doesn't promote the mental and physical well-being of youth –"
"Bullshit. Awesome punk can promote mental and physical well-being. I mean, look at me." Gerard gestured to his torn jeans, studded belt, and filthy leather jacket. "I haven't had a drink in months."
"And yet, you still look like you got dressed drunk." Ray made a worried face. "Look, I know you really want to do this, but don't you think -"
"It'll be awesome," Gerard said. It was possible he was using the word too much, but if Ray didn't really believe it, then the whole thing would be pointless. And they were definitely going to get into trouble; Gerard knew it already. Ray probably did too, but he still had to convince himself that everything would go fine. "Don't worry about it, man."
Ray still looked worried, but he nodded acquiescence anyway. Satisfied, Gerard kicked back and started planning that night's stage moves.
Heaven's Not About Your Reputation at AO3 and at LJ.
Remember: leaving feedback for a writer whose story you've enjoyed is awesome.
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