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It seems fitting to end things with an apocalypse, so this will be the last rec for me for the month. I hope everyone has had fun. If you have, and have a load of more BN fic to rec, go sign up rec BN for Small and Miscellaneous fandoms so that we might get another dose before another year passes. Fandom: BURN NOTICE Pairing: Length: 2800 Author on LJ: boosetteAuthor Website: http://archiveofourown.org/users/boosette/pseuds/boosetteWhy this must be read: There are several great apocalypse stories in the BN fandom. This one stands out for style because it's set when Mike thinks he's about to get what he wants, and then he has to deal with multiple losses in the aftermath. Bones Come Marching From the Promised Land | |
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Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: Michael/Fiona (background) Length: 1100 Author on LJ: not that I know of Author Website: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2579857/ammcj062 Warning: spoilers for 2010 midseason finale Why this must be read: Unlike a lot of fandom, I really like the character of Jesse and felt like his addition has kept the team from getting too stale. This is a little "what-if" immediately after the events of the Season 4 midseason finale from Jesse's point of view. He's still angry, he's still on the outside looking in on the team of Fi, Sam, and Mike, and yet, it's the turning point. Is it Nov 11 yet? (premiere of 2nd half of season) ( excerpt behind the cut due to spoilery nature )Rolling Cars Are More Helpful Than Rolling Heads | |
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Vidder: Lithiumdoll Musical artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers Pairing: Michael/Fiona Vidder on LJ: lithiumchicVidder's website: http://www.alter-idem.com/Why this vid kicks ass: If fic is somewhat in short supply in the BN fandom, vids are in even shorter supply. Fortunately, the quality generally makes up for it. LD has managed to completely encapsulate a character and an entire fandom with a vid. This vid explores Michael Westen's ties to his career, his family, his lover, and his enemies, and then comes full circle to his relationship to his quest to get rid of his burn notice. In under 4 minutes, LD truly manages to distill his journey over 2 seasons of excellent storytelling. This is the PlaceRemember, to feed your vidder | |
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Welcome back to Miami, fans. Enjoy the beach and the view. It's been a little over a year since wizefics produced the fandom overview. The original is an excellent brief to get you oriented to the show, and I doubt I can improve upon it. So instead, I'm going to brief you on the aspects of the show that have played a major role for Season 3 and beyond since the original overview was produced. ( Important characters for season 3 and beyond )That pretty much sums up the state of Michael Weston without getting too spoilery. The fandom is still pretty small, but as early seasons have started to run in syndication on other small networks, hopefully it will grow in the future. The communities haven't changed much, but I'll provide an updated rundown here. If I've missed anything, please comment and I'll add it in. On LJFIC COMMUNITIES bn_coverstories bn_fanfic bn_slash winter_deaddrop - weekly prompt community that also runs ficathons on occassion. bn_fanficawards - 2010 Burn Notice Fan fiction awards ICON/GRAPHIC COMMUNITIES burnnotice caperland - Land comm for Burn Notice, Leverage, and White Collar burnnoticefans michael_fi - fic, icons, etc. On DWWinter_deaddrop - DW sister community to LJ comm Burn Notice GraphicsBurn Notice fic | |
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Fandom: BURN NOTICE/SUPERNATURAL Pairing: Michael/Lucifer in various guises Length: 4000 Author on LJ: peroxide_ficAuthor Website: fanfiction.netWhy this must be read:This rec is a day late mostly because I couldn't figure out what crossover to recommend. But I kept coming back to this one as it shall surely become a classic in both fandoms. Peroxide nails Michael's voiceovers, and Micheal's voice to a T, but also manages to capture both the paranoia and fear that accompanies Lucifer's siege on Michael. Watching the tale unfold is delicious, and I guarantee you'll go back and reread it after you finish it the first time. Excerpt: There are, on occasion, instances where you'd have to quit the business because it drives you crazy. ( Read more... ) Working Around the Crazy | |
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Fandom: BURN NOTICE Pairing: Michael/Fiona, Madeline/Frank Length: 1100 Author on LJ: rise_your_deadAuthor Website: AO3Why this must be read:This is a cute story of Fiona and Madeline indulging themselves. It's a great look at these two women, and delivers well. In Her Shoes | |
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Fandom: BURN NOTICE Pairing: Michael/Fi Length: 6500 Author on LJ: emmademaraisAuthor Website: emmademaraisWhy this must be read:Somehow, I've never managed to find enough long-fic, or casefic in the fandom. However, I stumbled across this story in my searches, and it is a very good casefic, complete with team bickering, an appearance by Barry, and a rescued client. Enjoy! Lock and Key on LJand Lock and Key on yuletide | |
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Fandom: BURN NOTICE Pairing: Michael/Fi Length: 1000 Author on LJ: voleuseAuthor Website: moodficWhy this must be read:The relationship between Michael and Fi is as essential to the stories and characterization on the show as the actual Burn Notice itself. In this lovely pre-series fic, voleuse gives us a glimpse at their interactions presumably sometime after Ireland but before Miami. It's utterly in character, and hot. Go, read, and review. Into the Black Petals | |
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Fandom: BURN NOTICE Pairing: Madeline/Frank Westen Length: 1000K Author on LJ: serricoAuthor Website: dreamwidth archiveWhy this must be read:Because it's Maddy! \0/ Better it's well written Maddy. Serrico provides an excellent examination of Maddy at different points in her life, and the conclusion of the story, especially for those familiar with later seasons, is a real punch in the gut. No excerpt this time because full appreciation requires reading all at once, IMO. But trust me, if there's one fic you read this month, let it be this one! An Ugly Habit | |
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Fandom: bURN NOTICE Pairing: Fiona/violence definitely counts as a pairing, no? Length: <1000K Author on LJ: wizeficsAuthor Website: Author's LJ Why this must be read:Both on the show and in fandom, Fiona sometimes seems to get a bit shorted in my opinion. There's way to much focus on her as it pertains to her relationship with Michael, and not quite enough looking at Fiona herself. This fic is an excellent examination of Fi in relationship to the religion she was raised in. Her thoughts will come as no suprise, but wizefics delivers them in spot on voice. Excerpt: Actually, she was pretty sure she was fucked on that one. The only time she'd confessed her true sins to a priest, the Father had nearly fainted he'd been so afraid of her. Forsaken | |
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Fandom: BURN NOTICE Pairing: N/A Length: ~1500 Author on LJ: romanticalgirlAuthor Website: Compendium of FicWhy this must be read: There are a lot of fics that deal with Michael's youth and his relationship to it. The quality of writing of this one, and the poignancy of its ending, really stand out and stays with you after reading. Excerpt: Getting out of Miami was easy. It’s always easy to hit the road when the options are what like yours – abusive father, unhappy childhood. Anything’s got to be better. And you’re inured to the bad stuff, so you can handle anything. You’re used to locking yourself and your emotions away, so you make good fodder for the people who want men and women who can be anything, be anyone. Anybody else has to be better than being you. Walking on Water | |
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Well, it's not the Charger, but I'm jebbypal and I'm driving the van for Burn Notice in its second appearance as a monthly featured fandom. So buckle up, ignore any explosions (Fi promised they'll be small), and enjoy the reading. Fandom: BURN NOTICE Pairing: Michael/Fiona Length: 798 words Author on LJ: halcyon_shiftAuthor Website: on fanfiction.net and A03Why this must be read: Names and cover are everything in Michael Westen's world, both before and after he was burned. This is an excellent vignette that examines names in Michael's life and delves into an excellent character piece that really holds up even though it was written back in season 1. halcyon_shift/LD hasn't written much Burn Notice fic, but when she does, it's worth sitting up and taking notice. Exceprt: The first time you introduce yourself, your name is all you are. How you look, that's the window dressing, but a name is the counter you sell your cover over. Maybe it’s a little shabby, maybe it’s new. It doesn’t really matter as long as it fits the store.In a Name | |
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This is my last rec this month! I hope you enjoyed the ride. Also, I would love to see someone else do a month of Burn Notice, so I encourage you to sign up! Title: Old Associates Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: hints of Michael Westen/Fiona Glenanne Author on LJ: emmademaraisAuthor Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: Michael isn't the only character on the show with a past. They all do, and this one explores Fiona's - with all of it's rough and ugly edges. Excerpt: ( Read more... )Old Associates
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Title: International Man of Mystery Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: hints of Michael Westen/Fiona Glenanne Author on LJ: Unknown Author Website: Her Website Why this must be read: This is a show about a man who became a spy. This is a story about how that happened. A series of vignettes reveals more about Michael than he would under interrogation. Excerpt: ( Read more... )International Man of Mystery | |
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Title: People Say A Lot Of Things They Don't Mean Fandom: Burn Notice/Fall Out Boy RPS Pairing: Michael Westen/Pete Wentz, Pete Wentz/Patrick Stump, Michael Westen/Fiona Glenanne Author on LJ: scribblinlenore Author Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: Folks, I don't ever read Bandom fics. But I read this one and I cannot express how much love I have for it. It is brilliantly funny, wonderfully intense, and if all Bandom fics are like this, I've been missing out. Plus, there is a fantastic plot, quite a bit of action – in all snses of the word- and an ending that tugs on your heartstrings. I really can't rec this highly enough! Excerpt: ( Read more... )People Say A Lot Of Things They Don't Mean | |
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Title: Down Time Fandom: Burn Notice(/Casino Royale) Pairing: Michael/Bond, references to Michael/Fiona Author on LJ: mayatawi Author Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: Although technically this is a crossover, it's mostly a caper fic. It's set pre-series and in the first 10 minutes or so of Casino Royale. And if you didn't know in advance who the other guy was, or had never heard of James Bond, it wouldn't matter. This is brilliant. Warnings for violence and a bit of dubcon. Excerpt: ( Read more... )Down Time | |
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Title: What You're Thinking While the World Is Ending Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: Michael/Fiona Author on LJ: penmage Author Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: The second post apocalyptic AU I'm reccing. This one is fantastic, because when you can't stop the end of the world, you figure out what really matters. Told in second person, but truly well done. This is one of my favorites. Author's Summary: Michael Westen. Nuclear Holocaust - he can't stop it. Excerpt: ( Read more... )What You're Thinking While the World Is Ending | |
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Title: Life After Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: past Michael/Fiona Author on LJ: lyl_devil Author Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: Who doesn't love a good post-apocalyptic AU? This is one of two that I'm reccing, and it's really fantastic. The gritty detail, the gory determination to keep going, the heart ache – it's all very real, and very Michael. Excerpt: ( Read more... )Life After | |
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Title: Self Defense 101 Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: Michael/? Author on LJ: mandolin13 Author Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: I love this little fic. It's a fun and funny look at the rules of being a spy and how they might apply in… other situations. Like sex. *lol* Don't let the second person POV dissuade you. It works perfectly for this fic, which is one of my favorites! Excerpt: Lesson 1: If you are being grabbed, don’t pull away…move into your attacker.You step in as hands move. Sliding down from where they had originally grasped your forearm to keep you from walking away. Momentarily they settle, almost entwining with your own before moving to land at your waist. Self Defense 101 | |
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Title: 8-Tracks and Razor Blades Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: None Author on LJ: ivy03 Author Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: This is a brilliant back story piece with a totally believable set up for the rest of Michael's life. Excerpt: The trick to surviving an interrogation is focus. They will leave you alone, sometimes for hours, to give you time to work yourself into such a state of anxiety that, when they finally return, you'll be so desperate for reassurance, you'll spill everything. Your fear can be their most powerful weapon. Don't let it. Focus on anything else---times tables, song lyrics, state capitals---anything that you can recite by rote that will prevent your mind from wandering. 8-Tracks and Razor Blades
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Title: Rush Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: Michael/Victor Author on LJ: taurenova Author Website: Her fic LJ fandomatemylifeWhy this must be read: This is a PWP, and that alone should be reason enough to read it. Hot, adrenaline fueled spy sex. Also, Victor has a very interesting take on Michael. It's fun to see Michael through someone else's POV. Author's Summary: Victor can still smell the fire and smoke, can taste the sweat and feel the rush.. Excerpt: Victor can still smell the fire and smoke, can taste the sweat and feel the rush. Westen drives with a sense of cool calm that makes Victor itch. He can see flecks of powder on Westen's skin where his shotgun fired a little to close to home. He wants to lick those spots and taste the scent of success on Westen's skin.. Rush | |
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Title: Nobody Does it Better Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: Michael/Fiona Author on LJ: anonymous_sibyl Author Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: The relationship between Fiona and Michael is one of the most complex and interesting, not to mention entertaining, on the show. Fiona is devoted to Michael, often despite himself, but she has her ways of keeping him in line. Author's Summary: A good spy learns from his mistakes. Excerpt: When Fiona smiled after that last fight and said “one more for the road, Michael?” I thought she meant sex. I meant sex. We always meant sex. Every fight, every celebration, Fiona and I ended them all with sex. Usually began them that way, too. So I said yes, then headed for the shower to wash off the blood and grime from the last forty-eight hours. Only half of it came from the fight I’d been in before coming back to the hotel we were calling home this week. The rest was all Fiona. Nobody Does it Better | |
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Title: Rumor Has It Fandom: Burn Notice Pairing: Michael/Lucy Author on LJ: Laura Smith ( romanticalgirl) Author Website: Her LJ Why this must be read: The series begins with Micheal's Burn Notice. There is a definite dearth of mission fic, but when it's done well, it's amazing. As this fic is. Lucy Chen, one of the people in Micheal's life that he still slightly trusts goes way back. This is a tale of their possible first meeting. Author's Summary: He's not goddamn McGuyver.Excerpt: Being a spy is never easy. It’s not like school where they start you out with the basics and let you work your way up from addition to quantum physics. Being a spy is kind of like dropped off in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and being told to swim to shore. Michael’s first assignment is a little easier than that - overthrow a minor African government with a toothpick, a container of Silly Putty and an empty glass bottle. Okay, the empty glass bottle is actually a rocket launcher and the toothpick is insider information, but he’s not kidding about the Silly Putty. It is, after all, not just for lifting comics off the newspaper page. Rumor Has It | |
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