FIC: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood (Dean/Lisa, Dean/Sam, PG-13)

[bree_black]

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them

Comments

[calijirl5150]

2nd ones the best - Lisa just "ercks me :(:(

[anonymous]

Definitely like the second better. =) Though I like the first too, oddly...
~K

[venomlaced]

I loved this. Both paths seemed so realistic for Deans character.

The format of this was different from most stuff, but I loved it too.

[bree_black]

Thanks for commenting.

I'm glad the format worked for you. It was an idea that struck me at 3am and I knew it was unusual. I wouldn't blame anyone for hating it, so thanks!

[venomlaced]

Well, I always think it's a good idea to shake things up and try something new. I think it all tied together quite nicely. xD

[sonofabiscuit77]

Aw, this was lovely, such an interesting idea for a fic. I loved the small details in the two worlds you created, like the photo of SamnDean in the Lisa-version, & Dean being a paramedic - I love that idea! Plus, of course, in the Sam/Dean-world, I loved the idea of them being lovers in the northern states and brothers in the south - both totally true.

The only issue I had with the first version was what I have with all post 522 Dean/Lisa fic - how can Dean be happy with anyone while his beloved brother is suffering in a box in hell with both Lucifer & Michael for company? If Sam had died and gone to heaven or somewhere where he was at peace... okay, yes, I might be able to accept that, but given Dean's first-hand knowledge of hell, I just can't imagine him ever getting past that and ever being able to be happy at all. But maybe that's just me projecting ;P

In short: Version 2 FTW!!

[bree_black]

Thanks so much for commenting, and for noticing the small details. I've gotten pretty attached to the idea of Dean as a paramedic actually - I think he'd be perfect!

I can buy Dean being something close to happy sometimes, when I'm feeling in a generous mood, because he made a promise to Sam and I know he would try to keep it. That said, I'm not sure he'll ever be really happy, or that I meant to write him that way. He would have joys in his life, but also a great deal of pain. I don't think he's put Sam in the past at all.

<3

[erivar]

I liked this. It was like the episode of Ghostfacers. It came at the story of the Winchester brothers from the point of view of the people they interacted with. It was new and awesome. Your fic approaches the story of post 5.22 Dean in much the same way. I love the two roads. I am a fan of Dean/Lisa so i am all for Dean finding happiness with her if Sam never came back. But i don't think it could ever happen because Dean will never fully be happy and get over the heartache regardless of promise to Sam. He will try no doubt. In the end i think Lisa will give up on him because no human being is that much of a saint to be with a man whose heart is partly with her and i don't think Dean will ever be able to give her what any woman deserves

[bree_black]

Thanks so much for the thoughtful comments!

Glad the death didn't make you too sad. I was going for happy-ish, actually. :)