Fanart: In the Morning Light, Let My Roots Take Flight, for the 2021 J2BB (J2, PG)
Title: In the Morning Light Let My Roots Take Flight
Author: Zubeneschamali
Artist: cassiopeia7
Pairing: J2
Rating: PG
Warnings: Nudity, death by dragonfire.
Summary: Jensen's a dragon who takes his role as the protector of the Valley of Arnl very seriously. But after a long and difficult winter, plus a stray wyvern trying to hone in on his territory, he's starting to become desperate. When he foolishly puts himself in harm's way, it's the last person he would expect who comes to his rescue. Now he owes that person a favor-a big one.
Jared's a wyvern who lost his sister to a miscreant lord who likes to hunt and capture dragonfolk for fun. He hasn't dared to try and rescue her on his own, but with a little help from a dragon and a fae queen, he might be able to pull it off. Now all he has to do is pretend to be the opposite of who he really is and hope he can fool Lord Pellegrino. Oh, and deal with a bridge troll named Chad along the way.
Link to fic: LJ A03
[Here there be Dragons!]
Jensen gets dinner.
Jared to the rescue.
Unexpected company.
Fae Queen Danneel
A Pellegrino barbecue.
Happy ending.
Artist Notes: I fell in love with zubeneschamali’s wondrous fic at first sight, then shied away, as I didn’t think I could do justice to the fantasy element. Quickreaver convinced me otherwise. Then, barely one week after snagging my prize in BB claims, my computer went to Macintosh heaven. No computer, no scanner, no Photoshop. At least I still had paper, ink, and a tablet with which to photograph the art pieces and do some extremely rudimentary digital stuff. And as it turns out, I love drawing dragons. Who knew?
Thank you, wonderful Zuben, for capturing my imagination with your awesome tale of magic and beautiful flying beasts, for a great collaborative experience, and for being such a kind, understanding, and patient person. You RULE! Thanks also to quickreaver for convincing me to challenge myself. Finally, thanks to our longsuffering Mod, Wendy for continuing to run this circus year after year.