ext_140691 ([identity profile] duonoaikouka.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2012-02-22 07:04 am
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Wrong at the Top of my Voice by Cyndrarae (NC17)

Fandom: NCIS
Pairing: Damon Werth / Tony DiNozzo
Length: about 82,000 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] cyndrarae
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:

Author's Summary: DiNozzo has always looked up to Gibbs as a father figure. But after the Frog debacle and a year full of lies and deception, Tony realizes the grave error he’s made all these years – he never asked if Gibbs wanted the job in the first place. Enter disgraced marine Damon Werth, the man who couldn’t be more Gibbs-Junior if he tried. And it’s like Tony is eleven again, teetering on the edge of abandonment, fighting to hold on even though he knows he’ll lose again. Except 'abandoned' isn't all that Tony is feeling. How screwed up must he be to feel both jealous of and attracted to one guy at the same time? AU set after S5E10 (Corporal Punishment)

NCIS is one of those fandoms where I have a slash OTP and pretty much stick to it. And for me that's Gibbs/Tony, hands down (as evidenced by so many of my recs so far this month). Which is why my enjoying of this fic surprised the heck out of me. I was originally drawn to it because I enjoy the Damon Werth character and I saw the length which made me squirm in happiness (I'm a long fic whore. :D). So I decided to give it a change, and boy was I glad I did!

Cyndrarae explores the romantic relationship between Damon and Tony and the father/son relationship between Gibbs and Tony with deftness and insight. Her Tony characterization is out of this world. His insecurity in regards to his relationship with Gibbs was painfully portrayed in canon and is now explored even more in Cyndrarae's capable writer's hands. Throw in Damon, a mini!Gibbs if you will, and the relationship dynamics is wretched up a few notches. And despite all the painful tugs of that relationship being worked out, there's the developing attraction to a man Tony never would have thought of. All together, this fic was a fascinating exploration of the relationships in Tony's life. A wonderful fic to spend a few hours with.

Wrong at the Top of my Voice

[identity profile] singer-s-lament.livejournal.com 2012-02-22 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
I love where you're driving the van this month. Thanks for the lovely ride.

I have to say that this is one of my favorites. She did a great job with the characterizations and the story was very believable.

[identity profile] cyndrarae.livejournal.com 2012-02-23 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks so much sweetheart! This story wouldn't be remotely readable if not for your efforts :)

[identity profile] cyndrarae.livejournal.com 2012-02-23 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
OMG thank you so so so much!! :) *bounces*